'11 V50 Fuel Pressure Low, Rough Running and Limp Mode

Matt240 · Aug 10th, 2014, 22:59

My mothers 2011 Volvo V50 1.6 Turbo Diesel stranded her tonight and I'd like to try and find out why before (another) potentially massive bill comes in - A recovery driver came out under Volvo Assistance and read the computer for codes and discovered that the car had low fuel pressure. He said that the fuel pressure was around 98 at idle and dropped as the revs increased instead of rising. The issue caused the information light to come on and the ECU put the car into limp mode ("reduced engine power"). I don't know what the code the computer spat out was.

What is the fault and do we know if there are any recalls or extended warranty on this fault?

Unreal master tech · Aug 12th, 2014, 08:56

Will require a fuel filter is my guess but you can keep us informed once the garage tell you what the costs (if any ) are?!

Matt240 · Aug 12th, 2014, 15:54

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Originally Posted by Unreal master tech

Will require a fuel filter is my guess but you can keep us informed once the garage tell you what the costs (if any ) are?!

I'm pretty sure that the fuel filter was changed not that long ago (read: in the last six months) so if it's that someone has some explaining to do!

Matt240 · Aug 13th, 2014, 14:22

Fuel filter it was so it will be covered under the part warranty.

Aug 10th, 2014, 22:59	#1
Matt240 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2022 22:53 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dumfries	'11 V50 Fuel Pressure Low, Rough Running and Limp Mode My mothers 2011 Volvo V50 1.6 Turbo Diesel stranded her tonight and I'd like to try and find out why before (another) potentially massive bill comes in - A recovery driver came out under Volvo Assistance and read the computer for codes and discovered that the car had low fuel pressure. He said that the fuel pressure was around 98 at idle and dropped as the revs increased instead of rising. The issue caused the information light to come on and the ECU put the car into limp mode ("reduced engine power"). I don't know what the code the computer spat out was. What is the fault and do we know if there are any recalls or extended warranty on this fault?

Aug 12th, 2014, 08:56	#2
Unreal master tech Senior Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2016 19:23 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Livingston	Will require a fuel filter is my guess but you can keep us informed once the garage tell you what the costs (if any ) are?!

Aug 13th, 2014, 14:22	#4
Matt240 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2022 22:53 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dumfries	Fuel filter it was so it will be covered under the part warranty.

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