Noisy and Power down after service

RustyEClass · Mar 21st, 2015, 10:43

I had a routine service on my 2009 XC60 2.4D Drive this week and noticed on the way home it was noisier and the power was down.

Took it back to the garage today who have rechecked the pipes/cables etc in the service areas and can not see anything that's been knocked and also plugged it in and it has no fault codes logged. The garage is a Volvo specialist so has the correct equipment.

The car is still down on power, especially in the 1500-3000 rev range. Has anyone got any suggestions on other things to check which can cause this without fault codes.

Thanks for your help.

wimorrison · Mar 21st, 2015, 14:35

Perhaps it is fault code that his equipment can't read? It has been noticed before here that indies can't always read all the codes

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RoyMacDonald · Mar 21st, 2015, 22:19

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Originally Posted by RustyEClass

I had a routine service on my 2009 XC60 2.4D Drive this week and noticed on the way home it was noisier and the power was down.

Took it back to the garage today who have rechecked the pipes/cables etc in the service areas and can not see anything that's been knocked and also plugged it in and it has no fault codes logged. The garage is a Volvo specialist so has the correct equipment.

The car is still down on power, especially in the 1500-3000 rev range. Has anyone got any suggestions on other things to check which can cause this without fault codes.

Thanks for your help.

Check that he is using VIDA. Is the fuel consumption affected?

RustyEClass · Mar 21st, 2015, 22:52

They have Vida, instantaneous fuel consumption seemed to read higher, I will reset the trip tomorrow and see how it goes, long term average is reading 37.5 currently.

RoyMacDonald · Mar 21st, 2015, 23:03

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Originally Posted by RustyEClass

They have Vida, instantaneous fuel consumption seemed to read higher, I will reset the trip tomorrow and see how it goes, long term average is reading 37.5 currently.

Check a wheel isn't getting hot in case a calliper has failed and a pad is binding.

Check the vacuum mounts are OK.

What sort of noise is it making?

RustyEClass · Mar 22nd, 2015, 22:34

Reset the average mpg today and drove 150 miles and got a reading of 40.6mpg.

The noise is just general rough running like it's not 100% happy.

I filled it up with diesel today and after a few miles it seemed a bit happier but not 100%.

I have a theory but am not sure if this is possible. The drain hole by the filler cap was blocked, I intended to ask the garage to unblock it during the service and forgot. On checking it today it is unblocked and the area is very clean, full marks to the garage for spotting it during the service and cleaning it up.

To get it so clean I suspect it was blasted with a pressure washer, could some of the water have got into the fuel tank through the vent hole in the fuel cap?

RoyMacDonald · Mar 22nd, 2015, 23:07

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Originally Posted by RustyEClass

Reset the average mpg today and drove 150 miles and got a reading of 40.6mpg.

The noise is just general rough running like it's not 100% happy.

I filled it up with diesel today and after a few miles it seemed a bit happier but not 100%.

I have a theory but am not sure if this is possible. The drain hole by the filler cap was blocked, I intended to ask the garage to unblock it during the service and forgot. On checking it today it is unblocked and the area is very clean, full marks to the garage for spotting it during the service and cleaning it up.

To get it so clean I suspect it was blasted with a pressure washer, could some of the water have got into the fuel tank through the vent hole in the fuel cap?

I don't think so, but anyway the fuel line has a water filter in it as it normal for water to form in the tank if it is only partially full and there is a temperature difference between the internal temperature and external. There are no fumes in a diesel tank to exclude air, and water can condense out in the tank. I take it the garage changed and emptied the fuel filter. Could be an air leak of course. I have had that before. I'm sure your indi will have thought of that though. Try posting your symptoms on the diesel engine section.

Lot of diesel have been suffering growth in the fuel system from the bio diesel element and that can block the system. I'd get the indi to find out why it's not running OK. Fuel consumption doesn't sound too bad though.

wimorrison · Mar 23rd, 2015, 12:48

could also be that the engine is now running right and that previously it was apparently running 'quieter' because there was a fault?

These engines are grumbly, noisy beasts and your fuel consumption indicates that you are running pretty well.

uniqueue · Mar 23rd, 2015, 14:18

"These engines are grumbly, noisy beasts "

Lol - Wm - you wouldnt get a job as a Volvo salesman

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There I was expecting to be wafted along in the cosseted silent luxury of my XC60 D5 - but I love it !!

Harvey1512 · Mar 23rd, 2015, 14:29

If you want quiet then you need the new D4. However, D5 people seem to get very grumpy about that engine as there is no grumble or roar and they seem to like that.

Mar 21st, 2015, 10:43	#1
RustyEClass New Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2023 15:34 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Exeter	Noisy and Power down after service I had a routine service on my 2009 XC60 2.4D Drive this week and noticed on the way home it was noisier and the power was down. Took it back to the garage today who have rechecked the pipes/cables etc in the service areas and can not see anything that's been knocked and also plugged it in and it has no fault codes logged. The garage is a Volvo specialist so has the correct equipment. The car is still down on power, especially in the 1500-3000 rev range. Has anyone got any suggestions on other things to check which can cause this without fault codes. Thanks for your help.

Mar 21st, 2015, 14:35	#2
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Perhaps it is fault code that his equipment can't read? It has been noticed before here that indies can't always read all the codes b __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ... Last edited by wimorrison; Mar 21st, 2015 at 14:39.

Mar 23rd, 2015, 12:48	#8
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	could also be that the engine is now running right and that previously it was apparently running 'quieter' because there was a fault? These engines are grumbly, noisy beasts and your fuel consumption indicates that you are running pretty well. __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Mar 23rd, 2015, 14:29	#10
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	If you want quiet then you need the new D4. However, D5 people seem to get very grumpy about that engine as there is no grumble or roar and they seem to like that. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Mar 21st, 2015, 22:52	#4
RustyEClass New Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2023 15:34 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Exeter	They have Vida, instantaneous fuel consumption seemed to read higher, I will reset the trip tomorrow and see how it goes, long term average is reading 37.5 currently.

Mar 22nd, 2015, 22:34	#6
RustyEClass New Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2023 15:34 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Exeter	Reset the average mpg today and drove 150 miles and got a reading of 40.6mpg. The noise is just general rough running like it's not 100% happy. I filled it up with diesel today and after a few miles it seemed a bit happier but not 100%. I have a theory but am not sure if this is possible. The drain hole by the filler cap was blocked, I intended to ask the garage to unblock it during the service and forgot. On checking it today it is unblocked and the area is very clean, full marks to the garage for spotting it during the service and cleaning it up. To get it so clean I suspect it was blasted with a pressure washer, could some of the water have got into the fuel tank through the vent hole in the fuel cap?

Mar 23rd, 2015, 14:18	#9
uniqueue Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 22:00 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: somewhere over the rainbow	"These engines are grumbly, noisy beasts " Lol - Wm - you wouldnt get a job as a Volvo salesman . There I was expecting to be wafted along in the cosseted silent luxury of my XC60 D5 - but I love it !!

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