Another powerpulse failure

VO11VLO · Mar 10th, 2020, 20:43

So i have noticed a few posts on here about powerpulse hose failures but until last week I have been lucky. End of last week i was driving up hill low speed and heard an almighty explosion - I thought my tyre had gone at first then realised it might have been the hose. Started to notice reduced performance, so i called dealership. Fortunately my car has 2 more weeks until the warranty expires!

Car went in today for that repair and 2 recalls - exhaust manifold software repair, and something else - ?would it have been intercooler - was that a recall on a 2017 V90 D5?

Anyway - when i collected the car they confirmed powerpulse hose failure, but when i went to drive car out there was an orange engine management light. The technician took the car back in and reset the light, took me for a test drive and all seemed fine until later on when i was driving home from work (5 miles later) when the car faltered and threw up warning messages - Engine system - reduced performance, then engine system - service urgent - drive to workshop with the tortoise symbol. I managed to get home as it wasn't far but the car was really labouring - over-revving, shuddering, vibrations at idle like misfiring? and very very slow and sluggish.

Have called volvo assist who are going to send 911 recovery truck - hopefully by 10pm! (2.5hrs).

Anyone any ideas? It's much worse now than just the powerpulse hose issue.

Thanks for any advice

JC888 · Mar 10th, 2020, 21:23

I've had my powerpulse hose failed 3 times now. I'm still awaiting reply from my dealership regarding a replacement but they are not responding.

Never noticed and EML light or reduced performance though. Perhaps slightly laggy at times.

VO11VLO · Mar 10th, 2020, 21:37

Hi

Three times! That's a worry. Which dealer are you using?

I only had a bit of turbo lag after the pipe went.

The warning lights and limp home mode only happened after it went for the repair and the recalls. I think the work they did must have caused another problem. It's very frustrating.

Sitting here waiting for recovery now....

JC888 · Mar 10th, 2020, 22:02

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Originally Posted by VO11VLO

Hi

Three times! That's a worry. Which dealer are you using?

I only had a bit of turbo lag after the pipe went.

The warning lights and limp home mode only happened after it went for the repair and the recalls. I think the work they did must have caused another problem. It's very frustrating.

Sitting here waiting for recovery now....

Oh dear, hopefully you get recovered soon. I believe you get free 1 year recovery service from Volvo if the servicing is done at an authorised dealership.

Don't really want to name the dealership at this point. To be fair I've only got time to email them but you'd expect some reply after 2 emails in 2+ weeks.

First time it was replaced during a service. Second time had to go in as heard the loud hiss. This is the third time after being advised after another service that the pipe requires replacing again.

Roosterb · Mar 10th, 2020, 22:28

And so it begins. My PP was fine until the first recall. Then noticed in the paperwork that they’d replaced it in December when car was in for other failures. That’s at least the 3rd replacement.

KNVXC90 · Mar 10th, 2020, 23:14

I once heard a bang after a 30 minute drive. Car was 2.5 year old then. At that point, I was already aware of the power pulse hose issue, thanks to the forum.

However, I did not experience any performance degradation and no warning lights.

So I continued to drive the car for the next 6 months and until the 3rd service. At 3rd service, it was indeed diagnosed as a power pulse hose issue, and it was replaced. No difference in performance though as it always has been adequate.

Lexman8 · Mar 11th, 2020, 10:10

I'm on my 3rd PP hose. No warning lights and only noticeable because of less oomph below 15 mph (PP doesn't operate above that speed).

jonnyu · Mar 11th, 2020, 10:17

At this point I'm glad I didn't pay the extra 8k for the D5 engine.

VO11VLO · Mar 11th, 2020, 18:19

Quick update - volvo assist said they would send 91 recovery - but hadn't arrived by 11pm - so we re-arranged for the morning. Arrived on time and it's in the dealer now - no diagnosis yet!

Yep seems to be very common problem on these engines then - dealer told me that too, and that volvo will cover it under warraty until car is 4 years old. (But then what?)

VO11VLO · Mar 11th, 2020, 18:20

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Originally Posted by jonnyu

At this point I'm glad I didn't pay the extra 8k for the D5 engine.

I know what you mean! I really wanted 4WD though...

Mar 10th, 2020, 20:43	#1
VO11VLO Junior Member Last Online: Nov 21st, 2022 18:49 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Glasgow	Another powerpulse failure So i have noticed a few posts on here about powerpulse hose failures but until last week I have been lucky. End of last week i was driving up hill low speed and heard an almighty explosion - I thought my tyre had gone at first then realised it might have been the hose. Started to notice reduced performance, so i called dealership. Fortunately my car has 2 more weeks until the warranty expires! Car went in today for that repair and 2 recalls - exhaust manifold software repair, and something else - ?would it have been intercooler - was that a recall on a 2017 V90 D5? Anyway - when i collected the car they confirmed powerpulse hose failure, but when i went to drive car out there was an orange engine management light. The technician took the car back in and reset the light, took me for a test drive and all seemed fine until later on when i was driving home from work (5 miles later) when the car faltered and threw up warning messages - Engine system - reduced performance, then engine system - service urgent - drive to workshop with the tortoise symbol. I managed to get home as it wasn't far but the car was really labouring - over-revving, shuddering, vibrations at idle like misfiring? and very very slow and sluggish. Have called volvo assist who are going to send 911 recovery truck - hopefully by 10pm! (2.5hrs). Anyone any ideas? It's much worse now than just the powerpulse hose issue. Thanks for any advice

Mar 10th, 2020, 21:23	#2
JC888 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2022 21:28 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Northants	I've had my powerpulse hose failed 3 times now. I'm still awaiting reply from my dealership regarding a replacement but they are not responding. Never noticed and EML light or reduced performance though. Perhaps slightly laggy at times. __________________ 2017 Volvo S90 D5 PowerPulse AWD Inscription - Xenium Pack, Panoramic Sunroof, Massage Front Seats, Family Pack. Electric Silver Nappa Soft Leather Perforated/Ventilated Charcoal

Mar 10th, 2020, 22:28	#5
Roosterb Senior Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2023 16:37 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Wigan	And so it begins. My PP was fine until the first recall. Then noticed in the paperwork that they’d replaced it in December when car was in for other failures. That’s at least the 3rd replacement. __________________ MY20 XC60 B5P Inscription Pro Denim blue. With B&W.

Mar 10th, 2020, 23:14	#6
KNVXC90 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 10:53 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chelmsford	I once heard a bang after a 30 minute drive. Car was 2.5 year old then. At that point, I was already aware of the power pulse hose issue, thanks to the forum. However, I did not experience any performance degradation and no warning lights. So I continued to drive the car for the next 6 months and until the 3rd service. At 3rd service, it was indeed diagnosed as a power pulse hose issue, and it was replaced. No difference in performance though as it always has been adequate. __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 PP P* Inscription, MagicBlue, Amber VentilatedMassage Seats, Birch, Homelink, Winter+HUD, Xenium, 7SeatComfort, Air, 20", Laminated&Tinted, AuxHeater, BLIS, AndroidAuto, B&W, RunningBoards MY21 Kia e-Niro 4+ Prev: MY02 Mazda 6 TS2

Mar 11th, 2020, 10:10	#7
Lexman8 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:35 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Yorkshire	I'm on my 3rd PP hose. No warning lights and only noticeable because of less oomph below 15 mph (PP doesn't operate above that speed). __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse Momentum: SENSUS, Osmium Grey, Blond, Walnut, Xenium, BLIS + CTA & RCM, Winter Plus, Fuel-fired Heater, Heated Rear Seats, Power Extensions, Tinted Windows Coming soon: XC60 Ultimate Recharge MY24 or 25 or...

Mar 10th, 2020, 21:37	#3
VO11VLO Junior Member Last Online: Nov 21st, 2022 18:49 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Glasgow	Hi Three times! That's a worry. Which dealer are you using? I only had a bit of turbo lag after the pipe went. The warning lights and limp home mode only happened after it went for the repair and the recalls. I think the work they did must have caused another problem. It's very frustrating. Sitting here waiting for recovery now....

Mar 11th, 2020, 10:17	#8
jonnyu Senior Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2023 18:52 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Gland	At this point I'm glad I didn't pay the extra 8k for the D5 engine. __________________ MY19 XC60 D4 Inscription Pro Auto AWD, Luminous Sand, Blond Interior, Xenium Pro, Intellisafe Pro, Winter Pack, Dark Tinted and Laminated, Four-C, Business Connect, Versatility Pro

Mar 11th, 2020, 18:19	#9
VO11VLO Junior Member Last Online: Nov 21st, 2022 18:49 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Glasgow	Quick update - volvo assist said they would send 91 recovery - but hadn't arrived by 11pm - so we re-arranged for the morning. Arrived on time and it's in the dealer now - no diagnosis yet! Yep seems to be very common problem on these engines then - dealer told me that too, and that volvo will cover it under warraty until car is 4 years old. (But then what?)

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