XC60 Emissions Warning Symbol

Obix · Dec 8th, 2018, 13:48

Hi,

The yellow emissions warning symbol appeared on the dashboard of my 3 weeks old XC60 D4 this morning. The car has done 150 miles. Very unimpressed... this is my first Volvo and I really expected better. Is this a common issue with the car? Any advice and guidance would be appreciated. Naturally it will be going to the dealer on Monday.

Many thanks.

MY19 XC60 D4 Momentum

nu11eaf · Dec 8th, 2018, 14:31

Has the warning remained on, is it still on after turning engine off and locking the door then restarting engine. If it has not come back on it may be just a temporary glitch,
If it is still on I would think it to be a minor easy fixed problem like a loose connection, unlikely to be a serious problem, though upsetting to get these things on a new car.
Hope it is sorted easily.

tem · Dec 8th, 2018, 14:53

With such low mileage in 3 weeks, it could be a bit of soot one one of the oxygen probes?
A good fast run to work the engine, may clear the warning.
I have done this twice with a V60.

tem.

Typolee · Dec 8th, 2018, 15:13

I had this on my XC90 and it went off after a few hours. Apparently the sensors are very sensitive to poor fuel as well.

Obix · Dec 8th, 2018, 15:33

Thanks for all your help and guidance. The warning has remained on so clearly something isn't happy. I'll take the car for a run down the motorway tomorrow and see if that makes a difference, otherwise its back to the dealer on Monday. I'll keep you posted on progress.

tem · Dec 8th, 2018, 15:43

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Originally Posted by Obix

Thanks for all your help and guidance. The warning has remained on so clearly something isn't happy. I'll take the car for a run down the motorway tomorrow and see if that makes a difference, otherwise its back to the dealer on Monday. I'll keep you posted on progress.

Where safe and legal, try a bit of hard acceleration (A couple of short bursts).
Should this clear any soot off a probe, the warning will not clear until you stop, switch the engine off and then restart.
Good luck.

tem.

cassell · Dec 8th, 2018, 17:27

I had this on my V90 some months ago, intermittent at first then it stayed on. I arranged to take it to the dealer, sod's law it went out on the journey there!

They said it was a common problem, usually cleared by cleaning a sensor, which they did anyway and it's never come back.

Obix · Dec 10th, 2018, 19:48

A quick update. I took the car into the dealers this morning. Apparently the 'front sensor' had exceeded a threshold and triggered the warning light. I suppose this is possible, although the dealer tech could not explain the cause. Apparently they've updated the software, 'reset the counter' and sent the log files to Volvo for investigation.

To be honest I'm not entirely convinced by this. The light is now off but I'd not be surprised if it reappears at some point very soon.

tem · Dec 10th, 2018, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obix

A quick update. I took the car into the dealers this morning. Apparently the 'front sensor' had exceeded a threshold and triggered the warning light. I suppose this is possible, although the dealer tech could not explain the cause. Apparently they've updated the software, 'reset the counter' and sent the log files to Volvo for investigation.

To be honest I'm not entirely convinced by this. The light is now off but I'd not be surprised if it reappears at some point very soon.

Did they clean the sensor?

tem.

Obix · Dec 10th, 2018, 20:25

No. They said it couldn't possibly need it at such a low mileage (now 190 miles) and seemed to be pointing the finger at the software. We'll see what happens but I'm far from confident that it won't happen again.

Dec 8th, 2018, 13:48	#1
Obix New Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2021 20:44 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Cheshire	XC60 Emissions Warning Symbol Hi, The yellow emissions warning symbol appeared on the dashboard of my 3 weeks old XC60 D4 this morning. The car has done 150 miles. Very unimpressed... this is my first Volvo and I really expected better. Is this a common issue with the car? Any advice and guidance would be appreciated. Naturally it will be going to the dealer on Monday. Many thanks. MY19 XC60 D4 Momentum

Dec 8th, 2018, 14:31	#2
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:54 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Has the warning remained on, is it still on after turning engine off and locking the door then restarting engine. If it has not come back on it may be just a temporary glitch, If it is still on I would think it to be a minor easy fixed problem like a loose connection, unlikely to be a serious problem, though upsetting to get these things on a new car. Hope it is sorted easily. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Dec 8th, 2018, 14:53	#3
tem Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 11:52 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottish Highlands	With such low mileage in 3 weeks, it could be a bit of soot one one of the oxygen probes? A good fast run to work the engine, may clear the warning. I have done this twice with a V60. tem. __________________ MY17 V90 D4 Momentum, Magic Blue, Amber, 12.3" Display, Winter Plus, Rear Camera, Privacy Glass.

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cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	I had this on my V90 some months ago, intermittent at first then it stayed on. I arranged to take it to the dealer, sod's law it went out on the journey there! They said it was a common problem, usually cleared by cleaning a sensor, which they did anyway and it's never come back. __________________ 2017 V90 D4 Inscription, Mussel Blue, Amber perforated leather and lots of technology! 1973 1800ES, Gold, Black leather and very little technology! 1969 144, California white, Red vinyl and even less technology!

Dec 8th, 2018, 15:13	#4
Typolee Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2020 19:14 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Stafford	I had this on my XC90 and it went off after a few hours. Apparently the sensors are very sensitive to poor fuel as well.

Dec 8th, 2018, 15:33	#5
Obix New Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2021 20:44 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Cheshire	Thanks for all your help and guidance. The warning has remained on so clearly something isn't happy. I'll take the car for a run down the motorway tomorrow and see if that makes a difference, otherwise its back to the dealer on Monday. I'll keep you posted on progress.

Dec 10th, 2018, 19:48	#8
Obix New Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2021 20:44 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Cheshire	A quick update. I took the car into the dealers this morning. Apparently the 'front sensor' had exceeded a threshold and triggered the warning light. I suppose this is possible, although the dealer tech could not explain the cause. Apparently they've updated the software, 'reset the counter' and sent the log files to Volvo for investigation. To be honest I'm not entirely convinced by this. The light is now off but I'd not be surprised if it reappears at some point very soon.

Dec 10th, 2018, 20:25	#10
Obix New Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2021 20:44 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Cheshire	No. They said it couldn't possibly need it at such a low mileage (now 190 miles) and seemed to be pointing the finger at the software. We'll see what happens but I'm far from confident that it won't happen again.

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