D5 (D5244T to 2005) - occasional engine service req'd - low fuel pressure

reggit · Oct 30th, 2013, 15:30

Hi all,

My new (to me) D5 has just thrown an 'engine service required' message and limp mode - VIDA shows the issue to be a low fuel pressure issue (forgot code). It cleared after a restart.

I've just changed the in-tank pump and have plenty of smelly stuff in the tank. The car was evidently serviced 2000 miles ago, the condition of the fuel filter casing appears to suggest that it was changed at this time.

Is there a common failing on the fuel system to direct my attention to?

outnumbered · Oct 30th, 2013, 16:27

check the injectors do a leak off test.

mike

Rossi-fan · Oct 30th, 2013, 16:30

The fuel filter can stop your car dead if its old and clogged. Drain it off and replace it A.S.A.P.

Rossi-fan · Oct 30th, 2013, 16:33

Ah right, you said it has been changed. I misread your post, sorry.

reggit · Oct 30th, 2013, 20:58

Thanks, looks like I'll be supping some water to get the 5 empty bottles

Got to say though, although it has a few niggles (was always going to have at the price I paid), I'm very impressed with the D5. Loads better to drive than the S60 bi-fuel it's replacing. The D5 is a manual as well, which is always a bonus in my book.

Oct 30th, 2013, 15:30	#1
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:49 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	occasional engine service req'd - low fuel pressure Hi all, My new (to me) D5 has just thrown an 'engine service required' message and limp mode - VIDA shows the issue to be a low fuel pressure issue (forgot code). It cleared after a restart. I've just changed the in-tank pump and have plenty of smelly stuff in the tank. The car was evidently serviced 2000 miles ago, the condition of the fuel filter casing appears to suggest that it was changed at this time. Is there a common failing on the fuel system to direct my attention to? __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles Last edited by reggit; Oct 30th, 2013 at 15:51.

Oct 30th, 2013, 20:58	#5
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:49 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Thanks, looks like I'll be supping some water to get the 5 empty bottles Got to say though, although it has a few niggles (was always going to have at the price I paid), I'm very impressed with the D5. Loads better to drive than the S60 bi-fuel it's replacing. The D5 is a manual as well, which is always a bonus in my book. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles Last edited by reggit; Oct 30th, 2013 at 21:03.

Oct 30th, 2013, 16:30	#3
Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	The fuel filter can stop your car dead if its old and clogged. Drain it off and replace it A.S.A.P.

Oct 30th, 2013, 16:33	#4
Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	Ah right, you said it has been changed. I misread your post, sorry.

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