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Volvo xc90: power... it does it on and off ... not all the time

 
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My Volvo xc90 2003 will shake like loosing power... it does it on and off ... not all the time.. resently have engine washed... i have a feeling that some water broke something... everything started right after I picket the car up from the carwash... the problem started going aways as the car was drying for two days but now we got some raining 3 days after and the issue is coming back... I dont know where to start now... need help.

 

Country: United States
Make: Volvo
Model: XC90 T6
Year: 2003
Engine: 2.9

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My Volvo xc90 2003 will shake like loosing power... it does it on and off ... not all the time.. resently have engine washed... i have a feeling that some water broke something... everything started right after I picket the car up from the carwash... the problem started going aways as the car was drying for two days but now we got some raining 3 days after and the issue is coming back... I dont know where to start now... need help.

Submitted: 558 days and 3 hours ago.
Category: Volvo
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Expert:  Andy replied 558 days and 3 hours ago.

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My name is XXXXX XXXXX X am a Volvo dealership technician. I am going to try to help you with your question. Is the check engine light or any other warning message on?

Customer replied 558 days and 3 hours ago.

Yes Check Engine light its on... thats all,

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Expert:  Andy replied 558 days and 3 hours ago.

Okay, well the best thing to do is to have the code(s) read, as there are many things that can cause the check engine light to come on.

 

If the engine was power washed, it's possible there is water in the spark plug wells or a damaged ignition coil.

 

Some Autozone locations will scan the car for free, you can go there and post the code(s) here and I can have a better idea. Volvo also has a new program called Volvo Service for Life, which gives the customer up to one hour of diagnostics for free for any warning light. Not all dealerships participate, but if your local dealer does, you can take it there for the codes and diagnosis with no obligation to repair the car there.

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Customer replied 558 days and 3 hours ago.

Ok thank you I will take it to the AutoZone tomorrow.. I will get back to you with the codes ....

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Expert:  Andy replied 558 days and 3 hours ago.

Sounds good. Talk to you tomorrow

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Expert:  Andy replied 557 days and 4 hours ago.

Any luck getting the codes read?

Customer replied 557 days and 4 hours ago.

I didn't go because I work two jobs I am going tomorrow on my day off ... thank you so much for following up.

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Expert:  Andy replied 557 days and 4 hours ago.

Okay no hurry, just wanted to check in. Talk to you tomorrow.

Customer replied 553 days and 22 hours ago.

Thank you for your help I dont remember what was the code... but code said that engine coil 5 was damaged.. so replace the part and reset the code... car went back to normal now... thank you for your help..

 

I always trust the experts!

 

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Karim Banuelos.

 
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