XC90 - Broke Down On Me!!!! - Page 2

tommitchelldrum · Jan 28th, 2011, 21:42

Ok I will do! Thanks for that!

It was only serviced by my small local garage a couple of weeks ago so I'll check if they did the filter.

Where can I buy a fault reader?

400-ascona · Jan 28th, 2011, 21:51

Got mine off Ebay, but there is another thread on fault code readers, and the one I bought isn't the only one available, but it works for me.

tommitchelldrum · Jan 29th, 2011, 11:45

Great, I will look into buying one!

I will get them to change the filter first and if that doesn't work I'll get them to get the codes and I'll post them up on here :-)

RoyMacDonald · Jan 29th, 2011, 14:47

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Originally Posted by tommitchelldrum

Great, I will look into buying one!

I will get them to change the filter first and if that doesn't work I'll get them to get the codes and I'll post them up on here :-)

I've never been charged by a Volvo garage for looking at the fault codes.

I'd go to a different garage.

I use Charlwood Volvo for my XC90. They'll change your gearbox ATF for less than you've been quoted.

They charged me £375 for a splined sleeve change as yours seems to have failed as well your other issue.

In Reverse · Jan 30th, 2011, 18:42

My local main dealer, SMW Belfast, quoted me £45 plus vat for code read, but then tried to invoice me £85 and said fault, which is similar to the one you descibe, could be any number of things and they'd need to spend a few hours further investigating it.

I took advice from forum members and asked a local mechanic to check fuel filter. It was black, he reckoned it hadn't been changed in 4-5yrs. Cleared out fuel lines, emptied tank and car has run perfect since.

My car had full main dealer history (at various dealers in NI and Bristol area). I would definately get fuel filter done.

tommitchelldrum · Jan 31st, 2011, 17:54

Right - Volvo have told me that the cam belt has jumped and that is what caused the break down. They say that the timing is out and have sent me a couple of photos of the belt marked up. I would post them but don't know how?!

I got the cam belt done by my local garage a few weeks ago.

Volvo wanted 4 hours labour (at about £110 p/h + VAT) to see what else is wrong! They said that the two fault codes that came up were Mass Airflow Sensor and Fuel Pressure.

So..... I have had the car trailered over to the local garage who have had a look and confirmed that the tining is out and will investigate further as the car won't start - not even manually.

Does this sound right to you guys? I reall value your opinions and want to get this sorted asap.

400-ascona · Jan 31st, 2011, 19:42

Sounds like the timing is out if its confirmed by another garage, but unless they didn't change the tensioner when they did the cam belt, I would be suspicious that it has been out since it was fitted. If it slipped one tooth you are very lucky (I assume it turns over with no unusual noises?), as the damage could have been horrendous. Another new cam belt and new tensioner required at least, and do the filter......
You also need to visit the garage that did the job originally, and make sure they cover all costs.

tommitchelldrum · Jan 31st, 2011, 21:33

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Originally Posted by 400-ascona

Sounds like the timing is out if its confirmed by another garage, but unless they didn't change the tensioner when they did the cam belt, I would be suspicious that it has been out since it was fitted. If it slipped one tooth you are very lucky (I assume it turns over with no unusual noises?), as the damage could have been horrendous. Another new cam belt and new tensioner required at least, and do the filter......
You also need to visit the garage that did the job originally, and make sure they cover all costs.

Do you think that this could be what caused the car to break down and not start again though?

400-ascona · Jan 31st, 2011, 22:14

Without seeing the car its hard to tell. If the belt has slipped, it would certainly be the reason. Was it running OK after the cam belt was done? Did it feel as good as it was before it went in to be done?

tommitchelldrum · Jan 31st, 2011, 22:25

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Originally Posted by 400-ascona

Without seeing the car its hard to tell. If the belt has slipped, it would certainly be the reason. Was it running OK after the cam belt was done? Did it feel as good as it was before it went in to be done?

Yes it felt fine after it was done. It was done on 6th Jan and there has not been a problem since...until it broke down of course.

It did feel lumpy coming down the motorway as I mentioned before, almost as if it was running out of Diesel. Could this be to do with the cam belt??

Jan 28th, 2011, 21:51	#12
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Jan 31st, 2011, 19:42	#17
400-ascona Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:09 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	Sounds like the timing is out if its confirmed by another garage, but unless they didn't change the tensioner when they did the cam belt, I would be suspicious that it has been out since it was fitted. If it slipped one tooth you are very lucky (I assume it turns over with no unusual noises?), as the damage could have been horrendous. Another new cam belt and new tensioner required at least, and do the filter...... You also need to visit the garage that did the job originally, and make sure they cover all costs. __________________ 1997 V70R AWD, Saffron, Manual; Lotus Carlton; Ascona 400; Mini Cooper S Works; 4.2 Supercharged Range Rover; Land Rover Discovery 4; Suzuki GSF1200N; BMW R80/7; Velocette Venom; Daimler V8 250.

Jan 31st, 2011, 22:14	#19
400-ascona Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:09 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	Without seeing the car its hard to tell. If the belt has slipped, it would certainly be the reason. Was it running OK after the cam belt was done? Did it feel as good as it was before it went in to be done? __________________ 1997 V70R AWD, Saffron, Manual; Lotus Carlton; Ascona 400; Mini Cooper S Works; 4.2 Supercharged Range Rover; Land Rover Discovery 4; Suzuki GSF1200N; BMW R80/7; Velocette Venom; Daimler V8 250.

Jan 28th, 2011, 21:42	#11
tommitchelldrum Junior Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2011 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: West Malling, Kent	Ok I will do! Thanks for that! It was only serviced by my small local garage a couple of weeks ago so I'll check if they did the filter. Where can I buy a fault reader?

Jan 29th, 2011, 11:45	#13
tommitchelldrum Junior Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2011 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: West Malling, Kent	Great, I will look into buying one! I will get them to change the filter first and if that doesn't work I'll get them to get the codes and I'll post them up on here :-)

Jan 30th, 2011, 18:42	#15
In Reverse Junior Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2015 12:53 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangor	My local main dealer, SMW Belfast, quoted me £45 plus vat for code read, but then tried to invoice me £85 and said fault, which is similar to the one you descibe, could be any number of things and they'd need to spend a few hours further investigating it. I took advice from forum members and asked a local mechanic to check fuel filter. It was black, he reckoned it hadn't been changed in 4-5yrs. Cleared out fuel lines, emptied tank and car has run perfect since. My car had full main dealer history (at various dealers in NI and Bristol area). I would definately get fuel filter done.

Jan 31st, 2011, 17:54	#16
tommitchelldrum Junior Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2011 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: West Malling, Kent	Right - Volvo have told me that the cam belt has jumped and that is what caused the break down. They say that the timing is out and have sent me a couple of photos of the belt marked up. I would post them but don't know how?! I got the cam belt done by my local garage a few weeks ago. Volvo wanted 4 hours labour (at about £110 p/h + VAT) to see what else is wrong! They said that the two fault codes that came up were Mass Airflow Sensor and Fuel Pressure. So..... I have had the car trailered over to the local garage who have had a look and confirmed that the tining is out and will investigate further as the car won't start - not even manually. Does this sound right to you guys? I reall value your opinions and want to get this sorted asap.

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