Help needed with 1540 & 1600 fault codes...

[Skydyno]

HI every one...

Having a bad time with the local Volvo dealership.

2007 XC90 D5 Auto.

Car went for a service.. reported as needing a swirl thingy (sorry). Replaced but hasn't run properly since.

I'm being told it needs a new turbo... Codes are 1540 & 1600

It's been with the garage 2 months now, and I've only received the codes this morning. I don't want to leave it with them any longer... When a garage tells me "it may fix" the problem but "we can't guarantee it" along with a £2k estimate I tend to run...

So, is there anyone in the North East that is willing to exchange some beer tokens for some time with a fault code reader and help me find the fault?

Is it the turbo, or is there the possibility that it has the sticky vanes that is mentioned in other threads? I don't know which is why I'm here...

Help me, Help me... I'm going insane.......................


Thanks for your time and help..

[GSTheo119]

Sorry to hear of your strife. but why are you taking a 12 year old car to a main dealer? Better to find a specialist indie with a good rep. Secondly sticky vanes does usually mean a new turbo, or at least a recon (£1k). cleaning unlikely to fix (though worth a try)

Don't know those codes but I know that turbo pressure issues throw up a lot of not very helpful codes that must be interpreted by someone with deep marque experience - main dealers do tend to be a bit part swap happy. good luck

[john langrick]

Hi, I am in agreement wil last post

You need a good indie to check the car out, not a main dealer. You already have an example of throwing new parts at a poorly diagnosed problem.

Should if eventually be the turbo, why not buy a reconditioned one with a warranty? You can see these on eBay. For such parts I personally would never advocate a new replacement (I have my03)., Even if I could afford it.

So get the problem looked at by a reputed local indie.

Hope this helps.

Good luck, John l

[Skydyno]

Cheers Guys... I know what you're saying, but wasn't me that took it to the main dealer.... I've inherited the problem and trying to sort it best I can.

Indie is where I'd have gone to start with, but hey ho...

Just checking to see what the most likely problem it could be, before I look to have it recovered...

Then possibly have someone from on here with a code reader take a look

[Danjwilko]

Just come across your post mate, where abouts are you based? I've recently picked my first Volvo up, well I say recently was 6 months ago now, just before Christmas picked up a XC90 and have a Vida/dice setup if your anywhere local, (I'm not 100% on how to use everything on it yet as only had a small play with it myself haha).

Should mention I'm Skegness way, more east than north east but if I can help I shall.

Ahh just seen your from Darlington bit far away that one least you know if your ever this way and need a hand I'm about with the Vida/dice good luck with the issues.

[Skydyno]

Originally Posted by Danjwilko

Just come across your post mate, where abouts are you based? I've recently picked my first Volvo up, well I say recently was 6 months ago now, just before Christmas picked up a XC90 and have a Vida/dice setup if your anywhere local, (I'm not 100% on how to use everything on it yet as only had a small play with it myself haha).

Should mention I'm Skegness way, more east than north east but if I can help I shall.

Ahh just seen your from Darlington bit far away that one least you know if your ever this way and need a hand I'm about with the Vida/dice good luck with the issues.

Cheers Dan, much appreciated...