Other XC90 Problem: XC90 05 with acceleration problems? help wanted

[Genghis]

Originally Posted by adrian 93

Hi just joined the club and noticed your problem,mine's the same but put it down to not having it serviced at the main dealers, all I do is hit the trip information button on the end of the indicator stalk and it removes the time for regular service information notice and you get your revs back hope this helps Adrian 93

Hi Adrian

Firstly welcome to the Forum.

The problem isn't because of where it's serviced I'm afraid.

Indeed as Rockhopper has put in - you best nip your car in to get it checked out. Hopefully a quick system resest and a check of the car's vital systems should be all it takes.

My car is going to Manchester and back at the weekend to visit the out-laws so should hopefully test whether or not the problem was fixed the other day.

Cheers

Jamie

[guntonsuk]

Hi, not sure if anyone managed to cure this problem. I have an '07 XC90 and am suffering complete loss of acceleration. It went in to an Indy who did a full oil change and fixed something to do with the turbo, it ran fine but now the problem is back, along with the "Engine System Service Required" message.

Anyone got any idea?

[carl2304]

Any mor eideas on this as my 04 has the same problem engine service required comes up and car goes into limp mode! it does clear and reset itself eventually or it clears as soon as i turn the ignition of and back on. I have replaced the turbo soleniod and checked all the vacum and boost hoses and replaced all the filters and oils etc. but still does it.

[philhoss]

I would try the fuel filter as it seems to be the the cause of most rough running problems. I had a similar thing on my 05MY xc90. No-one seems to change these routinely as the car was always serviced every year, but when I chenged the filter it was still dated 2005. It was black and sticky and you could not even blow through it. A new filter and the car drove like new.

[In Reverse]

Couldnt agree more. I had similar problem on mine (05 D5 Geartronic) last Apr/May time. Main dealer was useless and suggested replacing all sorts, including high pressure pump/turbo etc.

After advice from others on this forum I took it to a local independent who changed fuel filter (under car at rear beside tank). It was so dirty that they also cleared out fuel lines and emptied tank. The car has run perfect ever since. The whole job cost just slightly more than the main dealer charged to allegedly 'diagnose' the problem.

I know the history of mine from new (friends owned before me) and had full main dealer history, so it would appear they dont change the fuel filter as often as should.

I would defo try this first. Hope you get sorted.

[dmantle]

Hello, i'm new to this thread and its interesting reading of similar problems. I have an 05 xc90 and there is a problem with the acceleration. when driving at around 60mph, if i accelerate too hard the car loses power and the rev counter spins out to 6000rpm, it then returns back to normal and the car uncomfortably 'kicks' back into action. Same thing happens if i drive up hill at around the same speed. Its almost like i've thrown it into neutral whilst driving and doesn't feel terribly safe. I'll take it into a dealer this week but wanted to know if anyone has any ideas what it could be.
Thanks in advance,
Dave

[400-ascona]

Sounds like the gearbox. Will be worth checking the oil level and condition in the gearbox first.

Rob.