S80 emission system

Sep 25th, 2005, 11:50

Hi,

When I turn the ignition the message Emission System Service Required comes up on the message screen. It doesn’t disappear until you press read next message. Iv taken it in for a service but still no change.

The car also has a tendency to cut out while driving, mainly when slowing down and when constantly changing speeds. It is more frequent the longer I drive it.

I don’t know if the two above issues are linked but I would be very grateful if someone had any ideas to these problems.

Like I said above is a 2.4 S80 'W' Reg.

Cheers

Chris

Dommett · Sep 26th, 2005, 13:44

Hi,

I'll be the first to reply, although probably cant help too much right now.
I have the emissions light on, although drives fine (exception that it doesn't pull at the high rev range).

I have had the ETM replaced (£650) which made no difference and now a lamda sensor (£250) which made it feel slightly better, but light still on, and still not revving.

Garage says it could be a network problem, but I have also seen a lot about the MAF (Mass air flow) - these are about £300 but I've been told you can get Bosch ones (eBay etc) and they are very easy to fit.

This may be my next port of call, I would say for £100 its worth doing, so many people say it makes a huge difference.

I'm £900 down and no further to fixing it!

Keep us informed though, I'll let you know if the MAF sorts it.

Tom

highgun · Oct 2nd, 2005, 20:09

Hi,

I had the same problem with my 2001 V70, and I had Adam from volvotuning take a look, and it was indeed the maf censer.

All the best,

Tony.

Oct 24th, 2005, 12:58

Hi

I have the emmision system error message aswell. Performance seems no different, it just popped up in the middle of motorway journey and hasn't gone away.

Only other potentially linked issue is the revs at idle drop off and the engine gets close to stalling.

Do you have any links to info on changing the MAF?

Thanks

Matt

Dommett · Oct 27th, 2005, 22:52

I did attempt it, but got scared of breaking the pipe (it's a tight fit). Turned out my garage (Kastners main dealer) fitted it for me for no charge. Well, I have paid them plenty before!!

It is a 10 minute job and from eBay £85, so a cheap job really (compared to the £660 I spend on a new ETM)

Hope it solves the problem.

Tom

brens-s80 · Oct 28th, 2005, 21:05

Hi ,

I had the same problem and the MAF swap cured it. MAF's can be got
on ebay from around £90. Hope this helps.

regards

Brendan

Olga · Mar 25th, 2007, 20:08

Hi,

Did it work out??? I have the same problem with Emission System

Thanks

Venus Flytrap · Apr 2nd, 2007, 20:29

Hi Guys!

Been reading the posts on 'emission system service required' with great interest.

Am the new owner of a beautiful silvery blue V reg Volvo S80 Automatic, which I got a fantastic deal on because it was filthy and the back door had been caved in by a London bus(!).

Downside is it has no drivers manual... ...so until I can get my hands on one I wonder if one of you can kindly tell me the following...

When I switch the car on, the 'emission system service required' message comes up - it goes away when I press the 'read' button but the small engine shaped light stays on on the dashboard. Is that light telling me that the emission message is there, or is it telling me there is something else wrong with the engine? The car is going just great (woohoo!) and the oil light etc all go out like they should but I'm worried about setting out on a long journey without knowing more about it...

Any help would be greatly appreciated - as would advice on which garages to use in the Edinburgh area - or how to get an S80 Drivers Manual!

Cheers!

Venus F

malcs80 · Oct 13th, 2007, 15:05

i also had this problem with the emissions message after i had had it tuned by Rica (chip tuning ) they plugged it into vadis and it turned out to be the idle speed being too low i left it for a week and no change except the occational stall when pulling up to a stop then i fitted an after market air filter kit and the problem magicaly dissapeared .
its now been a couple of months still no message

Paul Clifton · Oct 13th, 2007, 22:07

'emission system service required' It means you have a fault in the engine management system, simple really. Read the 'sticky' DIM messages..S60 forum

Paul.

Sep 25th, 2005, 11:50	#1
BillyBobBill Guest Location:	S80 emission system Hi, When I turn the ignition the message Emission System Service Required comes up on the message screen. It doesn’t disappear until you press read next message. Iv taken it in for a service but still no change. The car also has a tendency to cut out while driving, mainly when slowing down and when constantly changing speeds. It is more frequent the longer I drive it. I don’t know if the two above issues are linked but I would be very grateful if someone had any ideas to these problems. Like I said above is a 2.4 S80 'W' Reg. Cheers Chris

Sep 26th, 2005, 13:44	#2
Dommett Member Last Online: May 31st, 2013 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Exmouth, Devon	RE: S80 emission system Hi, I'll be the first to reply, although probably cant help too much right now. I have the emissions light on, although drives fine (exception that it doesn't pull at the high rev range). I have had the ETM replaced (£650) which made no difference and now a lamda sensor (£250) which made it feel slightly better, but light still on, and still not revving. Garage says it could be a network problem, but I have also seen a lot about the MAF (Mass air flow) - these are about £300 but I've been told you can get Bosch ones (eBay etc) and they are very easy to fit. This may be my next port of call, I would say for £100 its worth doing, so many people say it makes a huge difference. I'm £900 down and no further to fixing it! Keep us informed though, I'll let you know if the MAF sorts it. Tom

Oct 2nd, 2005, 20:09	#3
highgun Junior Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2008 13:48 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Broxbourne Hertfordshire	RE: S80 emission system Hi, I had the same problem with my 2001 V70, and I had Adam from volvotuning take a look, and it was indeed the maf censer. All the best, Tony.

Oct 24th, 2005, 12:58	#4
bw64870 Guest Location:	RE: S80 emission system Hi I have the emmision system error message aswell. Performance seems no different, it just popped up in the middle of motorway journey and hasn't gone away. Only other potentially linked issue is the revs at idle drop off and the engine gets close to stalling. Do you have any links to info on changing the MAF? Thanks Matt

Oct 27th, 2005, 22:52	#5
Dommett Member Last Online: May 31st, 2013 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Exmouth, Devon	RE: S80 emission system I did attempt it, but got scared of breaking the pipe (it's a tight fit). Turned out my garage (Kastners main dealer) fitted it for me for no charge. Well, I have paid them plenty before!! It is a 10 minute job and from eBay £85, so a cheap job really (compared to the £660 I spend on a new ETM) Hope it solves the problem. Tom

Oct 28th, 2005, 21:05	#6
brens-s80 VOC Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2022 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: naas View Photos By: brens-s80	RE: S80 emission system Hi , I had the same problem and the MAF swap cured it. MAF's can be got on ebay from around £90. Hope this helps. regards Brendan

Mar 25th, 2007, 20:08	#7
Olga New Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2010 16:32 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nicosia	Hi, Did it work out??? I have the same problem with Emission System Thanks

Apr 2nd, 2007, 20:29	#8
Venus Flytrap New Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2010 11:25 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh	Is engine light connected to emission message? Hi Guys! Been reading the posts on 'emission system service required' with great interest. Am the new owner of a beautiful silvery blue V reg Volvo S80 Automatic, which I got a fantastic deal on because it was filthy and the back door had been caved in by a London bus(!). Downside is it has no drivers manual... ...so until I can get my hands on one I wonder if one of you can kindly tell me the following... When I switch the car on, the 'emission system service required' message comes up - it goes away when I press the 'read' button but the small engine shaped light stays on on the dashboard. Is that light telling me that the emission message is there, or is it telling me there is something else wrong with the engine? The car is going just great (woohoo!) and the oil light etc all go out like they should but I'm worried about setting out on a long journey without knowing more about it... Any help would be greatly appreciated - as would advice on which garages to use in the Edinburgh area - or how to get an S80 Drivers Manual! Cheers! Venus F

Oct 13th, 2007, 15:05	#9
malcs80 New Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2007 16:13 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gt Yarmouth	i also had this problem with the emissions message after i had had it tuned by Rica (chip tuning ) they plugged it into vadis and it turned out to be the idle speed being too low i left it for a week and no change except the occational stall when pulling up to a stop then i fitted an after market air filter kit and the problem magicaly dissapeared . its now been a couple of months still no message

Oct 13th, 2007, 22:07	#10
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	Message 'emission system service required' It means you have a fault in the engine management system, simple really. Read the 'sticky' DIM messages..S60 forum Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

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