V50 diesel injector problems

[Rudgie66]

I am now at breaking point.

My problems started about 18 months ago when my V50 diesel suddenly had very little throttle response, approx 1200 rpm very rough. I bought the car second hand and had it about 16 months (alternator went at 13 months £370 approx). I was recovered to a local Volvo specialist. Diagnosed small wiring fault. No codes no fault lights on dash.

Fault reset, car ran ok for about 6 months then same symptoms this time in the outside lane of the M5 (child and wife in the car very scary) . Recovered back to specialist. Again No codes. Reset ran ok for about 4 months.

Broke down again same symptoms this time hurrah a fault code. #4 injector replaced £370 approx. Ok for about 2 months.

Engine management computer diagnosed and replaced £1000 ouch. Ok 1 month.

Broke down again same story. #4 injector code. This time #3 swapped with #4. This time lasted a week end (only because I didn't use it).

Same story code for #4 again. Wiring replaced to #4 injector.

Today was the first time I took it out and it did not feel good. There was a slight splutter on return home.

I needed an estate so I could easily transport my grandson and his wheelchair. I thought that Volvos were the best and most reliable. I am beginning to regret the decision to buy one. I take that back, I thoroughly regret my decision to buy a Volvo.

[GJB]

Why not go to a dealer maybe able to sort you out

[LJD]

Might be worth getting rid and start again....
I know its money, but it might be wise money

[eethon]

has an injector leak back test been done? Can i assume this is the 2.0D?

[Rudgie66]

Thanks for the inputs. Firstly it has been running for a week and a half and although it has not broken down it is definitely not running right. I will be taking it to the main dealers in Oxford tomorrow. Just hope it gets there.
Yes it is a 2.D but I have not been told if they have done an injector leak back test.

[LJD]

Originally Posted by Rudgie66

Thanks for the inputs. Firstly it has been running for a week and a half and although it has not broken down it is definitely not running right. I will be taking it to the main dealers in Oxford tomorrow. Just hope it gets there.
Yes it is a 2.D but I have not been told if they have done an injector leak back test.

Any garage that has not done one, is not acting in your interest
Even a back street garage will have a set of tubes and bottles

I made my own for about £10 and it works fine

Do a YouTube search and see how easy it is . A local garage should charge £20 max for hooking a set on . Then it's very easy to tell if you have a issue