XC60 Cutting Out

Boothen · Feb 23rd, 2018, 21:58

Hi all,

I’m new to this site having just purchased a four year old XC60. I only picked it up yesterday and, so far, am delighted with it... Except for one problem. I’ve taken it out, today, and done approx. 150 miles (visiting Lancashire and back). On three occasions, it cut out while I was driving! Each time, I was going slowly / slowing down and, while this was disconcerting, I initially questioned if it was me, stalling the car. However, I wasn’t convinced by this and have ruled that out. I’m obviously concerned that there is an issue with my new car (thankfully, I have a warranty), but I feel that this issue might be due to my lack of experience with the stop / start ignition. I suppose, my question is, can the car cut out if you put it into neutral while also taking your foot off the clutch, when travelling? Obviously, not a driving technique that I try to employ, but I’m trying to figure out why it should be cutting like this and it’s all I can think that I might have done to cause the issue. The car has manual gears and while I know the stop / start is designed to stop if you are in neutral and your foot is off the clutch, I didn’t think this would happen when travelling! Any suggestions or help will be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Boothen

Considered1 · Feb 23rd, 2018, 22:04

Bit of a glitch that you will get used to. Stop Start will come on before you reach a halt but only very low speed. If you turn off stop/start and it still does it then you may have a problem.

Boothen · Feb 23rd, 2018, 22:13

Thanks for the quick reply. I hope that it is only the ‘glitch’ that I’m experiencing. I’ve experienced the stop / start working correctly, but when it cuts out while I’m travelling, the yellow dashboard warning lights flash and then I’m left with the press start message, in order to get going again. It seems quite dangerous, but I suppose the obvious solution is not to drive in neutral with your foot off the clutch! Thanks again.

wimorrison · Feb 24th, 2018, 05:54

Also stops you breaking the law

PJordan · Feb 24th, 2018, 08:22

If it is a diesel engine then sounds a bit like the fuel filter needs replacing, make sure it is an official Volvo one to ensure no issues. Worth having checked out.

Fergie35 · Feb 24th, 2018, 17:33

From your description I'm guessing it is a manual transmission.
My 2014 D4 AWD had to be in neutral with the hand brake on for the stop/start to operate.
As soon as a gear was engaged then the engine would restart.

Feb 23rd, 2018, 21:58	#1
Boothen New Member Last Online: Oct 16th, 2023 18:23 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Staffordshire	XC60 Cutting Out Hi all, I’m new to this site having just purchased a four year old XC60. I only picked it up yesterday and, so far, am delighted with it... Except for one problem. I’ve taken it out, today, and done approx. 150 miles (visiting Lancashire and back). On three occasions, it cut out while I was driving! Each time, I was going slowly / slowing down and, while this was disconcerting, I initially questioned if it was me, stalling the car. However, I wasn’t convinced by this and have ruled that out. I’m obviously concerned that there is an issue with my new car (thankfully, I have a warranty), but I feel that this issue might be due to my lack of experience with the stop / start ignition. I suppose, my question is, can the car cut out if you put it into neutral while also taking your foot off the clutch, when travelling? Obviously, not a driving technique that I try to employ, but I’m trying to figure out why it should be cutting like this and it’s all I can think that I might have done to cause the issue. The car has manual gears and while I know the stop / start is designed to stop if you are in neutral and your foot is off the clutch, I didn’t think this would happen when travelling! Any suggestions or help will be much appreciated. Thanks, Boothen

Feb 23rd, 2018, 22:04	#2
Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	Bit of a glitch that you will get used to. Stop Start will come on before you reach a halt but only very low speed. If you turn off stop/start and it still does it then you may have a problem. __________________ Audi RS6 5.0 v10 Quattro, Sepang Blue, Dynamic Ride Control BOSE TV 572hp 20" wheels Fuel Card! MY15 Volvo XC60 D4R-Design LuxNav FWD Auto Polestar 200HP, Saville Grey,Privacy,DSP,Winter illumination,On Call,Gear Shift,F&R Park Assist & Camera

Feb 24th, 2018, 05:54	#4
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Also stops you breaking the law __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Feb 23rd, 2018, 22:13	#3
Boothen New Member Last Online: Oct 16th, 2023 18:23 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Staffordshire	Thanks for the quick reply. I hope that it is only the ‘glitch’ that I’m experiencing. I’ve experienced the stop / start working correctly, but when it cuts out while I’m travelling, the yellow dashboard warning lights flash and then I’m left with the press start message, in order to get going again. It seems quite dangerous, but I suppose the obvious solution is not to drive in neutral with your foot off the clutch! Thanks again.

Feb 24th, 2018, 08:22	#5
PJordan Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2022 14:55 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Edinburgh	If it is a diesel engine then sounds a bit like the fuel filter needs replacing, make sure it is an official Volvo one to ensure no issues. Worth having checked out.

Feb 24th, 2018, 17:33	#6
Fergie35 Club Director Last Online: Yesterday 15:54 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leicester	From your description I'm guessing it is a manual transmission. My 2014 D4 AWD had to be in neutral with the hand brake on for the stop/start to operate. As soon as a gear was engaged then the engine would restart.

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