Other XC90 Problem: Volvo xc90 won't start

[gavintace]

Hi guys I'm new to the forum and could do with some help on fixing our beloved xc90 ...it's a 2004 and up until a couple of weeks ago it was good as gold. But sadly it's stopped working ..just cut out on the motorway and glided to a halt...the garage a Volvo specialist have said they can't work out was is wrong with it even after changing the fuel pump and injectors ....they have advised taking it to a diesel specialist but I'm not sure this is good advice as they have also said that they managed to get it running using some disc fluid direct into it. (Excuse me if that's not the right terminology a mechanic I am not)...my friend who is a mechanic is suggesting it's electrical and could be a crank shaft sensor ???? Any advise or help would be gratefully appreciated so we can get the old girl going again ...thanks G

[cheshired5]

To begin with, get some cheap diagnostics and start looking at which figures aren't correct like in this video...... and ditch the crook mechanics who take your money to change perfectly functioning parts on a guess.
You will never and I mean never need a full set of injectors to solve a D5 starting issue.

[Tannaton]

What he said - your mechanic is a crook.

Above is sound advice, other option is to check if you have an injector pulse whilst cranking - if not you have an electrical/sensor problem. If you do then it’s a fuel delivery/pressure issue.

[JohnL]

I would suspect the tank pump is at fault, but you need the diagnosis to confirm, could even be the high pressure pump, I have know of those breaking the drive.
John

[gmonag]

Is there fuel in the tank? Not just indicated, but actually in the tank.
There is a known issue with early models caused by the fuel level sensor fouling a baffle inside the fuel tank. This causes the fuel level to overead and you could have run out of fuel - ask me how I know!

[volvo for ever]

As above is there fuel in tank
Is fuse ok in engine bay fuse box to feed in tank pump this is basic checks your mechanic should have done before replacing any parts
Update please
Regards
Remove fuel filter cap turn on ignition is fuel coming out yes or no

[gavintace]

Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply....I've had 2 mechanics now have a look and they think the engine has seized ....very sad ....the original mechanic is still sceptical though ?? So as a person who has no real knowledge of engines I'm a little stuck....the only thing I can think now is it's no longer cost effective to get it back on the road for me ...and hopefully it is worth something in spares and repairs ...
It's Volvo xc90 2004 with around 120k miles brand new mot ...if any ones interested please get on touch ..thanks again G x

[Harley Dave]

Originally Posted by gavintace

... as they have also said that they managed to get it running using some disc fluid direct into it. (Excuse me if that's not the right terminology a mechanic I am not)...my friend who is a mechanic is suggesting it's electrical and could be a crank shaft sensor ???? Any advise or help would be gratefully appreciated so we can get the old girl going again ...thanks G

IF (and it's a BIG "IF") the garage got it running, then it wasn't seized at that time.

It might be now though...

With the injectors out, I think you ought to be able to spin the engine - if it doesn't go round, it is indeed seized (or hydro-locked as previously suggested - but then the fuel should shoot out of the injector ports)

RIP

Cheers

Dave

[Gallopman81]

It would be interesting to find out if you got this running, I have a similar issue
I too am new to this any advice appreciated