C30 Engine : - 2.0L Petrol - struggling/loss of power - Page 3

GusGecko · Apr 26th, 2013, 08:40

http://m.mister-auto.co.uk/en/fuel-f...%20614/46.html

Service free...are you sure?

Daim · Apr 26th, 2013, 09:28

Yes... I am sure. I think the EARLIEST service if ever required, is at 240.000 km (so that would be 150.000 miles). The filter though is service free. To change it, I think the tank has to be removed...

T5 and Volvo 5 cylinder petrols have the filter somewhere else... That filter is also for 2.4, 2.4i and T5. NOT for the 2.0l or 1.8l!

http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/pr.../31261059.html

GusGecko · Apr 26th, 2013, 16:55

*double post*

GusGecko · Apr 26th, 2013, 16:57

Just to throw some er... 'Current feedback' in this post..

Drove 120 miles from essex to coventry this morning - lumpy and struggled pretty much the whole way..

On the 120 miles HOME - nothing, perfect drive.. Aaaaaaaaaaaah! Just makes this worse as it happens at random times...

Daim · Apr 26th, 2013, 17:47

Hmm... Now, that is weird. Keep an eye on this.

Does it matter if it is warm/dry or wet/cold out?

GusGecko · Apr 26th, 2013, 17:49

I don't believe so.. But what COULD it be if those weather conditions made a difference?

Daim · Apr 26th, 2013, 18:42

It would be something electrical. Connections somewhere along the lines. You could try it by going through a machine car wash... If it doesn't cough and splutter when you drive in and does when you drive out, then it is the dampness.

SonyVaio · Apr 27th, 2013, 11:37

Just had a re-read over the thread.

Well I am finding it difficult to even reduce the possible suspects that is causing your problem due the wide varying symptoms but what I suspect is the most likely cause if not the coil packs is:

Bad fuel
Wiring loom chaffing that feeds the coil packs (or a pack)
Spark plugs (Volvo ones are recommended over the various "Performance" ones)

Try taking out the current plugs, clean them up and check the gap. When you put them back in check the wiring leading to the coil packs and ensure there is no rubbing anywhere that might be causing a short and thus a spark not to get to the plug. This would certainly cause your symptoms.

Daim · Apr 27th, 2013, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonyVaio

Just had a re-read over the thread.

Well I am finding it difficult to even reduce the possible suspects that is causing your problem due the wide varying symptoms but what I suspect is the most likely cause if not the coil packs is:

Bad fuel
Wiring loom chaffing that feeds the coil packs (or a pack)
Spark plugs (Volvo ones are recommended over the various "Performance" ones)

Try taking out the current plugs, clean them up and check the gap. When you put them back in check the wiring leading to the coil packs and ensure there is no rubbing anywhere that might be causing a short and thus a spark not to get to the plug. This would certainly cause your symptoms.

Hey Sony,

that is basically what I am down to, except the spark plugs. The engine manufacturer recommends NGK plugs. Only Volvo recommends for the same engine the home brand plugs...

And then, if it were the plugs, then it would be like that all the time.

Another thing I thought would be water in the fueltank (collecting at the bottom) or the possibility of the fuel suction pipe having a little hole resulting in bubbles in the fuel line...

Or wiring loom and dampness.

I'd recommend Gus to keep an eye on the exact weather when it occurs and doesn't occur...

Daim · Apr 30th, 2013, 21:57

Gus, well, I've as it seems got issues with my fuel filter... And it seems to be changable... Might be worth avtry...

Apr 26th, 2013, 08:40	#21
GusGecko from C30 to XC60 Last Online: Aug 28th, 2023 07:55 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Braintree, Essex	http://m.mister-auto.co.uk/en/fuel-f...%20614/46.html Service free...are you sure? __________________ XC60 D5 SE LUX NAV with toys 'n' stuff

Apr 26th, 2013, 09:28	#22
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Yesterday 19:48 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Yes... I am sure. I think the EARLIEST service if ever required, is at 240.000 km (so that would be 150.000 miles). The filter though is service free. To change it, I think the tank has to be removed... T5 and Volvo 5 cylinder petrols have the filter somewhere else... That filter is also for 2.4, 2.4i and T5. NOT for the 2.0l or 1.8l! http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/pr.../31261059.html __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Apr 26th, 2013, 16:55	#23
GusGecko from C30 to XC60 Last Online: Aug 28th, 2023 07:55 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Braintree, Essex	double post __________________ XC60 D5 SE LUX NAV with toys 'n' stuff

Apr 26th, 2013, 16:57	#24
GusGecko from C30 to XC60 Last Online: Aug 28th, 2023 07:55 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Braintree, Essex	Just to throw some er... 'Current feedback' in this post.. Drove 120 miles from essex to coventry this morning - lumpy and struggled pretty much the whole way.. On the 120 miles HOME - nothing, perfect drive.. Aaaaaaaaaaaah! Just makes this worse as it happens at random times... __________________ XC60 D5 SE LUX NAV with toys 'n' stuff

Apr 26th, 2013, 17:47	#25
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Yesterday 19:48 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Hmm... Now, that is weird. Keep an eye on this. Does it matter if it is warm/dry or wet/cold out? __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Apr 26th, 2013, 17:49	#26
GusGecko from C30 to XC60 Last Online: Aug 28th, 2023 07:55 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Braintree, Essex	I don't believe so.. But what COULD it be if those weather conditions made a difference? __________________ XC60 D5 SE LUX NAV with toys 'n' stuff

Apr 26th, 2013, 18:42	#27
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Yesterday 19:48 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	It would be something electrical. Connections somewhere along the lines. You could try it by going through a machine car wash... If it doesn't cough and splutter when you drive in and does when you drive out, then it is the dampness. __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Apr 27th, 2013, 11:37	#28
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Just had a re-read over the thread. Well I am finding it difficult to even reduce the possible suspects that is causing your problem due the wide varying symptoms but what I suspect is the most likely cause if not the coil packs is: Bad fuel Wiring loom chaffing that feeds the coil packs (or a pack) Spark plugs (Volvo ones are recommended over the various "Performance" ones) Try taking out the current plugs, clean them up and check the gap. When you put them back in check the wiring leading to the coil packs and ensure there is no rubbing anywhere that might be causing a short and thus a spark not to get to the plug. This would certainly cause your symptoms.

Apr 30th, 2013, 21:57	#30
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Yesterday 19:48 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Gus, well, I've as it seems got issues with my fuel filter... And it seems to be changable... Might be worth avtry... __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

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