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Lmason · Jan 11th, 2012, 18:34

maybe do your plugs, clean dizzy cap and rotor arm as well.

the engine drives the gearbox, if the engine is not smooth, the gearbox will take the knock on effect of not changing gear when it should thus tripping the limp home mode setting.

its not a theory...ive learned this

also to get your car right, change turbo hoses replace with silicone ones, 4mm. and if the pcv box and system hasnt been done, a vacuum pipe which rund under the manifold fro the pvc box breaks with heat causing leak into manifold this making engine run ruff.

this can also cause the limp home mode on the gearbox.

you need to get to the root cause, at the moment you are just grasping at straws chaing the ecu, and guesswork.

charlotte001 · Jan 11th, 2012, 19:51

If it were my car I'd spend £70 [Based on an hours labour here in Norwich from Holden Volvo main agents] and get the issue diagnosed by either a Volvo agent or a Volvo Specialist that way you will know if its a £100 or a £30 problem.

Charlotte

Jimcoted · Jan 11th, 2012, 20:34

If this ECU doesn't sort it out and the engine management light comes back on let me know and I will loan you my barometric sensor to see if that does cure it. I will pm you my telephone number

Lmason · Jan 11th, 2012, 21:20

i think your best bet is borrowing the little part , cos the dealers will charge more than the cars worth and more than likely still not fix the problem, and they wont give you money back.

having the codes read can be misleading, so in my opinion, i wouldnt bother with codes read, theres an offer on here if you could borrow that part for a couple of weeks.

forgot to mention, if the engine management light comes on before you get the chance to borrow the sensor, disconnect the battery overnight for the engine management light to go out.

but once you have fitted the borrowed sensor, do not faff about disconnectiong batteries or anything else.

otherwise youll not get rectification confirmation.

paddy1 · Jan 11th, 2012, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimcoted

If this ECU doesn't sort it out and the engine management light comes back on let me know and I will loan you my barometric sensor to see if that does cure it. I will pm you my telephone number

PM sent Mate.

paddy1 · Jan 11th, 2012, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lmason

i think your best bet is borrowing the little part , cos the dealers will charge more than the cars worth and more than likely still not fix the problem, and they wont give you money back.

having the codes read can be misleading, so in my opinion, i wouldnt bother with codes read, theres an offer on here if you could borrow that part for a couple of weeks.

forgot to mention, if the engine management light comes on before you get the chance to borrow the sensor, disconnect the battery overnight for the engine management light to go out.

but once you have fitted the borrowed sensor, do not faff about disconnectiong batteries or anything else.

otherwise youll not get rectification confirmation.

Battery Disconected Lmason, cheers again for your help mate.

paddy1 · Jan 14th, 2012, 16:53

Ok, Just fitted Gearbox ECU and Barometric Sensor.

Last couple of weeks i have fitted a New PNP Switch, and Given T5 a good Manual ATF flush..

So far after doing a Razz around local area T5 is again running as it should, Changing Gear smooth, and No Flashing Poxy Red Arrow.......

I just want to say a HUGE Thanks all that have helped me out with their thoughts and comments..

If the Arrow starts Flashing again, and

Mode kicks in, its off to the Knakers Yard with it !!

Got Know more money to spend.

Lmason · Jan 14th, 2012, 18:30

what the status with the engine management light?

cos when they are reset, they can sometimes come on again between 100 and 200 miles.

paddy1 · Jan 15th, 2012, 10:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lmason

what the status with the engine management light?

cos when they are reset, they can sometimes come on again between 100 and 200 miles.

Management light off, and so far staying off, but then again i have only covered 20 miles, so it may come back on.

Taken a look at the ATF again and still not happy with the colour, very dark.
So going to give it another Flush asap.

paddy1 · Jan 15th, 2012, 14:05

Off To The Knakers Yard it Goes......Give me a sensible offer its yours...........

Jan 11th, 2012, 19:51	#32
charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	V70 If it were my car I'd spend £70 [Based on an hours labour here in Norwich from Holden Volvo main agents] and get the issue diagnosed by either a Volvo agent or a Volvo Specialist that way you will know if its a £100 or a £30 problem. Charlotte __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

Jan 11th, 2012, 18:34	#31
Lmason L Mason Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: alnwick	maybe do your plugs, clean dizzy cap and rotor arm as well. the engine drives the gearbox, if the engine is not smooth, the gearbox will take the knock on effect of not changing gear when it should thus tripping the limp home mode setting. its not a theory...ive learned this also to get your car right, change turbo hoses replace with silicone ones, 4mm. and if the pcv box and system hasnt been done, a vacuum pipe which rund under the manifold fro the pvc box breaks with heat causing leak into manifold this making engine run ruff. this can also cause the limp home mode on the gearbox. you need to get to the root cause, at the moment you are just grasping at straws chaing the ecu, and guesswork.

Jan 11th, 2012, 20:34	#33
Jimcoted Senior Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2016 20:44 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: london	If this ECU doesn't sort it out and the engine management light comes back on let me know and I will loan you my barometric sensor to see if that does cure it. I will pm you my telephone number

Jan 11th, 2012, 21:20	#34
Lmason L Mason Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: alnwick	i think your best bet is borrowing the little part , cos the dealers will charge more than the cars worth and more than likely still not fix the problem, and they wont give you money back. having the codes read can be misleading, so in my opinion, i wouldnt bother with codes read, theres an offer on here if you could borrow that part for a couple of weeks. forgot to mention, if the engine management light comes on before you get the chance to borrow the sensor, disconnect the battery overnight for the engine management light to go out. but once you have fitted the borrowed sensor, do not faff about disconnectiong batteries or anything else. otherwise youll not get rectification confirmation.

Jan 14th, 2012, 16:53	#37
paddy1 Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2012 21:47 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: london	Ok, Just fitted Gearbox ECU and Barometric Sensor. Last couple of weeks i have fitted a New PNP Switch, and Given T5 a good Manual ATF flush.. So far after doing a Razz around local area T5 is again running as it should, Changing Gear smooth, and No Flashing Poxy Red Arrow....... I just want to say a HUGE Thanks all that have helped me out with their thoughts and comments.. If the Arrow starts Flashing again, and Mode kicks in, its off to the Knakers Yard with it !! Got Know more money to spend.

Jan 14th, 2012, 18:30	#38
Lmason L Mason Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: alnwick	what the status with the engine management light? cos when they are reset, they can sometimes come on again between 100 and 200 miles.

Jan 15th, 2012, 14:05	#40
paddy1 Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2012 21:47 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: london	Off To The Knakers Yard it Goes......Give me a sensible offer its yours...........

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