V50 Engine 2.0D : Starting Problem

[Clan]

Well if the wife is happy it is a satisfactory conclusion :-)

[Mwaite1985]

How hard was it to replace?

Thanks,

Matt

[cymroboi]

Originally Posted by Mwaite1985

How hard was it to replace?

Thanks,

Matt

10 min job m8

[rustydonkey]

I've just ordered a throttle housing from FRF for £73 inc postage.

[rustydonkey]

I have just changed mine and it seems to be starting a lot better now. The old one did feel to be sticking in the closed position. One thing i did notice was a lot of oil in the tract, hell of a lot more than any other engine i've worked on. Is this normal for this engine?

[Clan]

Yes oil is normal , it only comes from the crankcase ventilation pipe , the oil condenses out , no problem .
You might be interested to know that these throttle bodies have a position sensor on them for the last year of production , so if it sticks you will get a message on the dash :-) A bit late now of course .

[rustydonkey]

Originally Posted by Clan

You might be interested to know that these throttle bodies have a position sensor on them for the last year of production , so if it sticks you will get a message on the dash :-) A bit late now of course .

What was the last year of production, is that for the car or throttle body?

[Clan]

Oh the engine , the 2.0 D is now defunct together with its throttle , as from last year when the D3 and D4 came out, much better engines ..

[grimweasel]

Clan,
I'm having the same cold start issue. The garage has checked the accelerator flap, looms, MAF sensor etc but it still will not accelerate or run for more than 3 secs on cold start? The garage took the ECU off and placed it in the fridge as the ECU was showing loads of fault codes. It wouldn't start with the cold ECU so they let it warm up and it started fine. He then left it overnight and tried to start it in the morning and same problem. He then blew hot air onto the ECU with a hairdryer and it started and held revs. His conclusion is that the ECU is shot - but it needs replacing as it's the Siemens/Peugeot one that can't be repaired??
I baulked at the cost though - £1K supplied and fitted!! Now, as it's only a 06 plate V50 could I have a recourse with Volvo under the supply of goods act? It's only done 60K so surely the ECU should last longer than that?

Any advice warmly appreciated before I fork out £1k!!

[Clan]

Originally Posted by grimweasel

Clan,
I'm having the same cold start issue. The garage has checked the accelerator flap, looms, MAF sensor etc but it still will not accelerate or run for more than 3 secs on cold start? The garage took the ECU off and placed it in the fridge as the ECU was showing loads of fault codes. It wouldn't start with the cold ECU so they let it warm up and it started fine. He then left it overnight and tried to start it in the morning and same problem. He then blew hot air onto the ECU with a hairdryer and it started and held revs. His conclusion is that the ECU is shot - but it needs replacing as it's the Siemens/Peugeot one that can't be repaired??
I baulked at the cost though - £1K supplied and fitted!! Now, as it's only a 06 plate V50 could I have a recourse with Volvo under the supply of goods act? It's only done 60K so surely the ECU should last longer than that?

Any advice warmly appreciated before I fork out £1k!!

If the ECU pins and plugs are not corroded i wouldnt think the ECU is faulty , Have you actualy changed the throttle flap ? Its very hard to prove it is sticking but it has to be eliminated with a new one first , and due to the age of your car it is likely to be sticking .. so do that first and see how you get on ..

Your dealer has the means to substitute another ECU from another car if you give them the job , you dont spend that kind of money by guessing its the ECU when the ECU is the last candidate on the list of suspects ..