Other XC90 Problem: - XC90 D5 Geartronic - Hesitation/delay in pulling away... - Page 7

4wheeldriver · Apr 12th, 2009, 11:57

Havent heard owt from them since Monday Tem. im still on hols for another week and im no chasing them. Ive got a car from VCUK to run around with just now so I'll wait till they get in touch. Saw you are having probs with yours. Have you got it sorted yet.

tem · Apr 12th, 2009, 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4wheeldriver

Have you got it sorted yet.

No.
Everything has come to a stop, due to the Easter Holidays.
Volvo UK Technical Dept, are shut until Tuesday.

tem.

Lucien · Apr 12th, 2009, 19:58

Not sure if you're still collecting owner experiences, but my 07 XC90 D5 has the hesitation problem and has had it from new. In fact the car I test drove before buying also had it. I was told by the salesman that it would disappear after about 12,000 miles. of course it never did. You do learn to adapt your driving to accomodate the delay, but it is definitely a fault.

Kind regards
Lucien

Bomber · Apr 24th, 2009, 19:54

very interesting reading these posts. I have a 56 Reg XC90 D5 which didn't have this problem at all until the most recent regular service and now it's a nightmare when pulling away from standstill in a hurry (I agree fully with the word "dangerous") - beforehand it leapt into action as soon as you hit the throttle. Went into the dealer today to be fixed but came back with exactly the same problem. I feel pretty certain it must be a software issue, what else could they have changed in a routine service? Nonetheless interesting to know others have had the same issue and will discuss this with dealer tomorrow.

Clan · Apr 24th, 2009, 22:21

Nothing like that is changed in the routine service but did they do a recall software upgrade whilst it was in ?

4wheeldriver · Apr 25th, 2009, 12:19

Mine was fine until dealer did something with software upgrades then it turned into a nightmare for it. Unfortunately according to VCUK there are no other complaints for this fault and there are no fault codes show for it when plugged in therefore it doesnt exist.............................

RoyMacDonald · Apr 25th, 2009, 23:51

It seems odd they would decide to change the autobox software on a three year old model that was working OK. Certainly not part of the service.

Roy

Chipman · Apr 27th, 2009, 13:31

Same problem with my '05 XC90 D5 - initially accepted the problem as this was the first automatic we had owned and assumed it characteristic of all auto boxes. It is a real nuisance and requires a change in driving style to constantly compensate for the time lag.

4wheeldriver · Apr 27th, 2009, 19:34

Well Im going to pick my car up in the morning probably along with the expected "no fault codes found" although there was a comment about some valve POSSIBLY being the cause although they couldn't replicate the fault. (Did I hear anyone say smacks of ETM issue there???) Getting an "abridged" version of the engineers report tomorrow sometime as the full report is confidential and I'm not allowed access to it. There has been yet another software download to the "time shift" on the gearbox whatever that is. Other than that the car is coming back "as was" and to give it a try now and see if there's any improvement. Should also add that there was a comment again about there being a device that limits the power if you try to take off too quickly to protect the driveline from damage. Seems strange when thats the only way I can get mine to go some days!!

AB-UK · Apr 29th, 2009, 12:57

Chipman,
I drove a 3.0D Grand Cherokee automatic a while back - similar size and shape to the XC90, and it did not have the hestitation.

4Wheeldriver - I'm very interested to know if the "timeshift" download has any effect on the take-off delay.

I referred this to VOSA, but apart from telling me they have sent the matter to Volvo for their investigation, I have heard nothing back yet.
As it has been referred to Volvo I don't expect anything at all from this.
Isn't there some kind of independent vehicle testing "ombudsman" in the UK? Sounds like we need one.

Apr 12th, 2009, 11:57	#61
4wheeldriver Master Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2013 20:28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aberdeen	Havent heard owt from them since Monday Tem. im still on hols for another week and im no chasing them. Ive got a car from VCUK to run around with just now so I'll wait till they get in touch. Saw you are having probs with yours. Have you got it sorted yet. __________________ BMW X5 3.0sd SE with more extras than the cast of Ben Hur!!!! Mini Cooper Worx

Apr 12th, 2009, 19:58	#63
Lucien VOC Member Last Online: Today 10:00 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Walton-on-Thames	XC90 hesitation Not sure if you're still collecting owner experiences, but my 07 XC90 D5 has the hesitation problem and has had it from new. In fact the car I test drove before buying also had it. I was told by the salesman that it would disappear after about 12,000 miles. of course it never did. You do learn to adapt your driving to accomodate the delay, but it is definitely a fault. Kind regards Lucien

Apr 24th, 2009, 19:54	#64
Bomber New Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2009 19:54 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coulsdon	XC90 Hesitation very interesting reading these posts. I have a 56 Reg XC90 D5 which didn't have this problem at all until the most recent regular service and now it's a nightmare when pulling away from standstill in a hurry (I agree fully with the word "dangerous") - beforehand it leapt into action as soon as you hit the throttle. Went into the dealer today to be fixed but came back with exactly the same problem. I feel pretty certain it must be a software issue, what else could they have changed in a routine service? Nonetheless interesting to know others have had the same issue and will discuss this with dealer tomorrow.

Apr 24th, 2009, 22:21	#65
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:31 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Nothing like that is changed in the routine service but did they do a recall software upgrade whilst it was in ? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 25th, 2009, 12:19	#66
4wheeldriver Master Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2013 20:28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aberdeen	Mine was fine until dealer did something with software upgrades then it turned into a nightmare for it. Unfortunately according to VCUK there are no other complaints for this fault and there are no fault codes show for it when plugged in therefore it doesnt exist............................. __________________ BMW X5 3.0sd SE with more extras than the cast of Ben Hur!!!! Mini Cooper Worx

Apr 25th, 2009, 23:51	#67
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	It seems odd they would decide to change the autobox software on a three year old model that was working OK. Certainly not part of the service. Roy __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Apr 27th, 2009, 13:31	#68
Chipman Chipman Last Online: Jun 13th, 2014 12:50 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tain	Same problem with my '05 XC90 D5 - initially accepted the problem as this was the first automatic we had owned and assumed it characteristic of all auto boxes. It is a real nuisance and requires a change in driving style to constantly compensate for the time lag.

Apr 27th, 2009, 19:34	#69
4wheeldriver Master Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2013 20:28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aberdeen	Well Im going to pick my car up in the morning probably along with the expected "no fault codes found" although there was a comment about some valve POSSIBLY being the cause although they couldn't replicate the fault. (Did I hear anyone say smacks of ETM issue there???) Getting an "abridged" version of the engineers report tomorrow sometime as the full report is confidential and I'm not allowed access to it. There has been yet another software download to the "time shift" on the gearbox whatever that is. Other than that the car is coming back "as was" and to give it a try now and see if there's any improvement. Should also add that there was a comment again about there being a device that limits the power if you try to take off too quickly to protect the driveline from damage. Seems strange when thats the only way I can get mine to go some days!! __________________ BMW X5 3.0sd SE with more extras than the cast of Ben Hur!!!! Mini Cooper Worx Last edited by 4wheeldriver; Apr 27th, 2009 at 20:01.

Apr 29th, 2009, 12:57	#70
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:08 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	Chipman, I drove a 3.0D Grand Cherokee automatic a while back - similar size and shape to the XC90, and it did not have the hestitation. 4Wheeldriver - I'm very interested to know if the "timeshift" download has any effect on the take-off delay. I referred this to VOSA, but apart from telling me they have sent the matter to Volvo for their investigation, I have heard nothing back yet. As it has been referred to Volvo I don't expect anything at all from this. Isn't there some kind of independent vehicle testing "ombudsman" in the UK? Sounds like we need one. Last edited by AB-UK; Apr 29th, 2009 at 15:03.

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