V60 conking out

brianj42 · Apr 15th, 2024, 14:01

Ok.

V60 2012 R-Design. Conked out and came up with 4 faults. Wait 5 minutes and restart and then 100mtrs conked out again. Charged the battery up and still the same thing. Turned off stop start as thought this could be the problem, but still the same.

Called out the RAC and he reckons there is no aux battery on this model, the main battery is fine, no power to the OCB, but should be ok to drive. And went.

Took it out and still breaks down.

Help.....

seanc · Apr 15th, 2024, 14:16

The symptoms do look like a potentially sad battery, how old is it?

Did the RAC guy check to see if the battery was charging? Should be >14v while charging.
What voltage is it now with the warnings? <12v is bad.
Failing that... is the alternator belt still there, is it spinning?

brianj42 · Apr 15th, 2024, 14:21

Cheers for reply. The battery is 3 year old but she does only go out once a week and not big journeys. He tested the battery and said it was ok and tested the alternator and said it was ok. He mentioned the auxillary belt was frayed and needed replacing. I'm gonna stick it on charge again.

seanc · Apr 15th, 2024, 14:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianj42

Cheers for reply. The battery is 3 year old but she does only go out once a week and not big journeys. He tested the battery and said it was ok and tested the alternator and said it was ok. He mentioned the auxillary belt was frayed and needed replacing. I'm gonna stick it on charge again.

You should replace that belt immediately.

The design of the the 5 cylinder engine means a broken belt can get wrapped around the crank, tangled with the cambelt and break it - goodbye engine/£1000s to repair.
See this thread: https://volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=336454

If you're going to keep troubleshooting, I'd advise getting a multi meter and measuring the battery voltage.

brianj42 · Apr 15th, 2024, 18:53

Cheers, mechanic out tomorrow to have a nosey. The belt is booked to be done next week.

Sotosound · Apr 16th, 2024, 09:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianj42

Cheers, mechanic out tomorrow to have a nosey. The belt is booked to be done next week.

What are the engine and transmission on your car?

brianj42 · Apr 20th, 2024, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sotosound

What are the engine and transmission on your car?

Hi. Its the 2Ltr Diesel Manual V60

Apr 15th, 2024, 14:16	#2
seanc Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 21:21 Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Cambs.	The symptoms do look like a potentially sad battery, how old is it? Did the RAC guy check to see if the battery was charging? Should be >14v while charging. What voltage is it now with the warnings? <12v is bad. Failing that... is the alternator belt still there, is it spinning? __________________ 2017 V60 D4 Geartronic

Apr 15th, 2024, 14:21	#3
brianj42 New Member Last Online: Today 13:22 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: gloucester	Cheers for reply. The battery is 3 year old but she does only go out once a week and not big journeys. He tested the battery and said it was ok and tested the alternator and said it was ok. He mentioned the auxillary belt was frayed and needed replacing. I'm gonna stick it on charge again.

Apr 15th, 2024, 18:53	#5
brianj42 New Member Last Online: Today 13:22 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: gloucester	Cheers, mechanic out tomorrow to have a nosey. The belt is booked to be done next week.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)