Power System Service Urgent

burg87 · Dec 27th, 2013, 12:16

Hi

I have a 2005 xc90, d5 with 103k on the clock. Recently I've been getting the message: Power System Service Urgent, a red triangle and the battery light come on. It stays on for about 10-15 secs whilst driving, then goes out. i've just finished an approx 120 mile journey and it came on twice in that time.

From other posts on here I think it must be to do with the alternator and/or battery but none of the posts I've seen show a resolution.

Anyone shed any light on it before I go running to a garage?

Thanks in advance

Chris

adieu · Dec 27th, 2013, 18:22

I had this warning a couple of times before my alternator failed for good. Might be worth sticking a multi meter on the battery whilst the engine is running to see how well it's charging.

ianu · Dec 29th, 2013, 19:30

My money would be on the alternator. I had the same symptoms when mine went and at that age/mileage might not be unrealistic either.
They are not cheap from Volvo - but if you can find a Bosch motor factors close enough you will save yourself a load of cash. If you can, read the s/n on the back of it and the Amp rating to make sure you get the right one
They are exchange items, so either need to leave a deposit - or take the old one with you.

At the time mine went, Volvo were happy to fit the one I supplied as they had the car anyway to confirm it was the alternator in the first place.

I have yet to have any problems with my battery !

Dec 27th, 2013, 12:16	#1
burg87 New Member Last Online: Jun 13th, 2017 20:27 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brentwood	Power System Service Urgent Hi I have a 2005 xc90, d5 with 103k on the clock. Recently I've been getting the message: Power System Service Urgent, a red triangle and the battery light come on. It stays on for about 10-15 secs whilst driving, then goes out. i've just finished an approx 120 mile journey and it came on twice in that time. From other posts on here I think it must be to do with the alternator and/or battery but none of the posts I've seen show a resolution. Anyone shed any light on it before I go running to a garage? Thanks in advance Chris

Dec 27th, 2013, 18:22	#2
adieu Master Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2021 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: swindon	I had this warning a couple of times before my alternator failed for good. Might be worth sticking a multi meter on the battery whilst the engine is running to see how well it's charging. __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… That’s what gets you. A turbo: Exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster

Dec 29th, 2013, 19:30	#3
ianu Premier Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2024 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bicester View Photos By: ianu	My money would be on the alternator. I had the same symptoms when mine went and at that age/mileage might not be unrealistic either. They are not cheap from Volvo - but if you can find a Bosch motor factors close enough you will save yourself a load of cash. If you can, read the s/n on the back of it and the Amp rating to make sure you get the right one They are exchange items, so either need to leave a deposit - or take the old one with you. At the time mine went, Volvo were happy to fit the one I supplied as they had the car anyway to confirm it was the alternator in the first place. I have yet to have any problems with my battery !

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