V50 Engine 2.0D : - Misfire on short runs...?

Fast Reg · Feb 18th, 2009, 20:58

The engine in my V50 doesn't seem to like short runs, even once it's got warmed up, and feels like it's misfiring when I try to pull away.

The problem seems to happen when I drive it a short distance, stop and then restart it a little later. For example, I made a number of trips to the tip today. On the last run the car didn't much want to pull coming back onto the road. I got over it by declutching, giving the engine a quick rev and then it carried on as normal.

It also seems to have periods where it feels like it's trying to surge but then changes it's mind. It's only very slight and really just barely noticeable as a kind of vibration (not a good analogy but I can't think of a better one).

I try to use "branded" diesel (normally Shell or BP) and it doesn't happen all the time, so I don't think it's dodgy fuel. I'm inclined to leave it until it's due service and mention it then, or is this something I should be worried about?

gararrd · Feb 18th, 2009, 21:27

ha fast reg
when was your fuel filter changed
and is your air filter o/k it could be one of these that is your proboem

Feb 18th, 2009, 20:58	#1
Fast Reg It's NOT a damn Focus!! Last Online: Jun 20th, 2011 22:53 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Essex	Misfire on short runs...? The engine in my V50 doesn't seem to like short runs, even once it's got warmed up, and feels like it's misfiring when I try to pull away. The problem seems to happen when I drive it a short distance, stop and then restart it a little later. For example, I made a number of trips to the tip today. On the last run the car didn't much want to pull coming back onto the road. I got over it by declutching, giving the engine a quick rev and then it carried on as normal. It also seems to have periods where it feels like it's trying to surge but then changes it's mind. It's only very slight and really just barely noticeable as a kind of vibration (not a good analogy but I can't think of a better one). I try to use "branded" diesel (normally Shell or BP) and it doesn't happen all the time, so I don't think it's dodgy fuel. I'm inclined to leave it until it's due service and mention it then, or is this something I should be worried about? __________________ 2005 (55) Volvo V50 2.0D SE - Barents Blue / Off-Black Leather / Winter Pack / Comms Pack / Volvo RTI Satnav (aka Lars) / Rear Parking Assist / Prancing Moose Sticker

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Feb 18th, 2009, 21:27	#2
gararrd VOC Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2023 17:27 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Doncaster	ha fast reg when was your fuel filter changed and is your air filter o/k it could be one of these that is your proboem

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