Anyone with a T8 at nearly 4 or 5 years old - read this!

[JWSurrey]

Would the clunking be continuous or start with very occasional metallic clunks that sound like a supermarket trolley separator falling open?
Am asking as I have experienced this very sporadic noise albeit it could be coming from items falling against the metal dog guard.

[blf]

Just had this on my 69 plate T8, 36,500 miles. I was originally told 50% contribution which I rejected, they came back with 60% which I've also rejected. Just got off the phone to Volvo who have raised a complaint, which "will take around 8 weeks to determine, the outcome will be final".

Seems ridiculous for such an expensive car considering how common a fault it is.

[blf]

Forgot to say, they obviously have no idea of lead time on the parts.

[tigerbanana]

Originally Posted by GaryHH

Hi,

I also have an ERAD failure (191 XC60 UK import). I 'seem' to be at the beginning of this journey - car just left with mechanic who has taken it to the garage believing it is an ERAD issue. I was wondering if you had any luck with either Volvo Ireland or Volvo UK?

Hi Gary. Sorry I missed this message. I ended up getting 50% of the cost covered. MD told me they were only providing this as I had had all my servicing done through the MD (Joe Duffy Airside). It’s worked ok since then.

[jimmorbid]

Originally Posted by MLI33D

Hi,

I've just joined this forum due to this outstanding thread.

Heard the dreaded clank from the rear while on a dual carriageway on the weekend - stopped on the side and assumed it was the brakes as they were due a replacement. Had the brakes replaced on Monday. Today just started suffering the hesitation and then the ICE kicking in.

I was just looking at aftermarket warranties as sadly my 16 plate is too old for Volvo Extended Warranty - but seeing this is stressing me as looks like I'm left with just fighting and footing the bill?

Thanks all

Did you manage to find a third-party warranty that would take on the Volvo? I am in a similar boat with a 66-plate T8 XC90. I was just at the dealership yesterday for annual service and had them pull up some of the prices of the PHEV unit, and they are scary. If the electric motor fails its a 3k repair but 6 hours labour, and if on of the battery unit fails (I think there are six of them that make up the battery bank) its 5.5k. Owning experience if going to be like an Maserati soon.

[martinsaunders]

Originally Posted by Owee

Hello again...looks like the ERAD has struck back!! Car hesitates when you put it into D after reversing (seems fine when you start car and drive off!!) Nothing happens when you put it into D and after about 10secs ICE comes on, car will start moving then about 3 secs later car will jolt forward, I assume that's the electric motor coming to life.
Bit disappointing as when the ERAD was changed in July 21, was told its the new redesigned part (was told 3k worth of repair was carried out) and its lasted just under 23k.
I have seen people mention new ERAD clutch, is this something separate to the ERAD?

Sadly back here as my 66 plate XC90 T8 is suffering from ERAD hesitation again! The car was repaired under Volvo warranty June 2019. Mileage at the time was 30k, now 60k so this part clearly has a very limited life. I can't afford a £3k bill, has anyone successfully taken Volvo UK to the small claims court for this?

[Owee]

Originally Posted by martinsaunders

Sadly back here as my 66 plate XC90 T8 is suffering from ERAD hesitation again! The car was repaired under Volvo warranty June 2019. Mileage at the time was 30k, now 60k so this part clearly has a very limited life. I can't afford a £3k bill, has anyone successfully taken Volvo UK to the small claims court for this?

The second time round they did a software update which resolved the issue. I recall the dealsership saying there had been many software updates over the last 18months.

[martinsaunders]

Originally Posted by Owee

The second time round they did a software update which resolved the issue. I recall the dealsership saying there had been many software updates over the last 18months.

Oh that's good news, hopefully that's the case for me too

[Ulrikas PA]

Can you but a Volvo extended warranty at any time, or do they say 'it's a pre-existing condition' like they do with pet insurance , if your ERAD is suspect but the Volvo garage hasn't seen it yet ?

I'd be buying one now if I had a T8.

[ballyxc90]

I too have fallen foul of the dreaded ERAD Issue on the T8 (Large bang from the ERAD). It is a 2016 model and obviously well out of warrenty. The dealer I used for servicing said there is nothing they can do about the €6.5k fee they quoted to resolve the issue, and that I should try to speak with Volvo Ireland directly to see what they can do. The problem is that the car was imported from the UK. I have 3 questions that I'm hoping to get help with:

- Has anyone had success getting support from Volvo Ireland or Volvo UK for ERAD repairs with a car this old? If so, what is the best way to approach them?

- There is an opportunity to buy a complete second hand ERAD from a 2021 car for a fraction of the cost above. Has anyone replaced the unit themselves, without going through a Volvo main dealer?

- I understand that there is a newer ERAD model shipped from 2021 onwards. Can anyone tell me what the part number is for the newer model and is it compatible with my 2016 model?

Thanks in advance! Happy to listen to any other suggestions.