T5 idle issues solved!!

[d2k]

ok so following on from an earlier thread i made regarding my poorly idle... (which Mr MRP has been most helpful with, thanks Martin)

had my spark plugs changed.....then...MAF changed, the problem still persisted, nearly stalling at every stop hesitation while accelerating & generally a poor running condition.

i FINALLY found the cause.... you wont believe it.



this CRAP has been my issue without realizing it for at least a month!!,

this morning i filled up with standard 95ron stuff & the car INSTANTLY returned to its former glory... as soon as i started the car..

no more poor idle

no more MIL light

no more 'ENGINE SERVICE REQUIRED' message

i thought there's no way that was the cause so i took it for a 15mile jaunt ..... & the problem is completely gone, car purrs again.

so, i cant see my car being unique... if you have the B5234T3 engine, id steer WELL clear of this stuff.


they're slogan make me laugh.... 'miles better off', damn right if i wernt using your pants fuel.

[M-R-P]

Haha nice one mate. I've used that stuff before and all I noticed was the car drinking LOADS of it with no noticeable difference in performance.

Wanna know how to clear the "time for regular service" message now?

[d2k]

Haha nice one mate. I've used that stuff before and all I noticed was the car drinking LOADS of it with no noticeable difference in performance.

Wanna know how to clear the "time for regular service" message now?

yes please....... i was gonna add that one still remains.

[M-R-P]

Key in ignition...
position "0"
press and hold the trip reset button on the speedo
turn key, slowly to position II and hold the reset button till the orange triangle flashes and you hear the "ping, ping" seatbelt noise and immediately release the reset button.
Done.

Main stealer tried pulling a fast one on me by triggering that warning. You should have seen his face drop when I got in and turned it off in front of him lol.

[M-R-P]

Go on - go try it

[d2k]

Key in ignition...
position "0"
press and hold the trip reset button on the speedo
turn key, slowly to position II and hold the reset button till the orange triangle flashes and you hear the "ping, ping" seatbelt noise and immediately release the reset button.
Done.

Main stealer tried pulling a fast one on me by triggering that warning. You should have seen his face drop when I got in and turned it off in front of him lol.

hmm....... it wont do it.??

when i hold the button down then slowly turn to position 2, it resets the trip comp then a few seconds after i hear a single beep (not seatbelt sound) & i get these digits pop up in the screen... ''025'' in the top corner, then reverts to normal, service sign still remains.??

could it be b/c i sent my DIM off for repair..??

[M-R-P]

Ok, try position I then hold the button and turn to position II.
I think if you hold it too long, it cancels the reset.

[d2k]

Ok, try position I then hold the button and turn to position II.
I think if you hold it too long, it cancels the reset.

nope....... still no go.

just get the same single 'beep' and the little code in the corner.....??

could it also be affected by the poxy SRS warning on the dash..??

[M-R-P]

Won't be the srs warning.
Ok, follow closely...

Key position I,
Hold the reset and within 2 seconds, turn to position II.
Keep holding the reset for a few seconds and release.
That should do it. I was thinking of mine, yours is 2002 iirc and slightly different.

[d2k]

Won't be the srs warning.
Ok, follow closely...

Key position I,
Hold the reset and within 2 seconds, turn to position II.
Keep holding the reset for a few seconds and release.
That should do it. I was thinking of mine, yours is 2002 iirc and slightly different.

lol...... its still not working

lets see if i can make a little vid, just to show my actions are EXACT to what is written...

[M-R-P]

little note...
if the trip is already reset, hold the reset button for at least 10 seconds but no more than 14 seconds. any longer and it won't work

[M-R-P]

Oh and turn ignition off straight after.

[d2k]

right.... here's a little vid

View My Video

you can see the actual trip meter had reset & i realized i dont get the single 'beep' unless i just hold the button in after turning to pos 2.. which wasnt what you suggested anyway.

it just dont seen to wanna budge...... maybe there is a problem still somewhere.

[MattM]

Stick to the V-Power

[jdavis]

i use tesco momentum and touch wood have never had a problem. tbh not really compared the fuel economy to anything else

[d2k]

regular service warning BANISHED back to whence it came...





every Volvo should come with an emergency MRP contact line

[M-R-P]

Lol, some may disagree with the above comment but I try when I can

[V70 Graham]

every Volvo should come with an emergency MRP contact line

I just wish it was an 0800 number that mobile's costing me a fortune

[JamesT5]

ok so following on from an earlier thread i made regarding my poorly idle... (which Mr MRP has been most helpful with, thanks Martin)

had my spark plugs changed.....then...MAF changed, the problem still persisted, nearly stalling at every stop hesitation while accelerating & generally a poor running condition.

i FINALLY found the cause.... you wont believe it.



this CRAP has been my issue without realizing it for at least a month!!,

this morning i filled up with standard 95ron stuff & the car INSTANTLY returned to its former glory... as soon as i started the car..

no more poor idle

no more MIL light

no more 'ENGINE SERVICE REQUIRED' message

i thought there's no way that was the cause so i took it for a 15mile jaunt ..... & the problem is completely gone, car purrs again.

so, i cant see my car being unique... if you have the B5234T3 engine, id steer WELL clear of this stuff.


they're slogan make me laugh.... 'miles better off', damn right if i wernt using your pants fuel.

So the so-called 'Premium Fuel' was making the car run worse...? LMAO!! I remember a few weeks ago debating on a thread on here about how standard fuel is fine to use and the performance stuff is massively over rated. If I've understood your problem correctly, it looks like this has supported my argument all along.

To be honest, rough running as I've found out myself is usually either ignition coils or ETM. Have you performed an ETM clean yet?

Regards

James

[d2k]

So the so-called 'Premium Fuel' was making the car run worse...? LMAO!! I remember a few weeks ago debating on a thread on here about how standard fuel is fine to use and the performance stuff is massively over rated. If I've understood your problem correctly, it looks like this has supported my argument all along.

To be honest, rough running as I've found out myself is usually either ignition coils or ETM. Have you performed an ETM clean yet?

Regards

James

yep, crap fuel is crap!!!


coils did cross my mind as did the ETM...... ive got the later Bosch ETM on mine & ive heard when these go they just go.. no throttle flutter.

the coils would of been looked at next, but ...... not a Tesco is sight & all is well!