2004 XC90 – Frozen throttle valve?
XC90, Cold, and Reduced Engine Performance
We live in MN (pronounced C-O-L-D). On some very cold days, a ‘reduced engine performance’ warning can come on followed by the Check Engine light and then the car can just die. Dealer said something about moisture getting in and a valve freezing. First they drilled holes in a pipe (air intake?) then replaced it with a new part, neither worked.
‘04 XC90 – Frozen throttle valve?
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17 Mar 2009Posted in Engine, Engine Internals, Turbo, Wastegate, Oil Pump, Air Delivery, Airbox, Air Filter, Camshaft, Valves, Head, Pistons Volvo XC90
Tags: Cold Weather, XC90
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I live in MN too with a 04 xc90. Same thing happened to me twice. Once in a snow storm the other dry out but wicked cold. I just sat for a while and it unfroze and was on my way both times. Burton Volvo didn’t have a fix-wanted big bucks to tell me nothing. Recently not happy with them-they had some bad diagnosises and charge double compared to a good indi garage.
I live in MN and have had the same issue. It cost big bucks to have Kline volvo to tell me it was my fault, as usual, and a maintenance issue. It sounds more like a design issue when Kline Volvo wanted me to buy a newly designed air intake and replace for winter driving. I guess I learned my lesson and will ask if the car is designed to drive in cold weather before I purchase.
I have had the same issue. Kline Volvo suggested I upgrade to the new air intake, which I decided to do. I haven’t had any issues with my vehicle since – even on the coldest days. Did the upgrade cost me money, yes, but I waited for one of Kline’s service discount coupons to come in the mail, which saved some of the expense. I have had really pleasant experiences at this dealership. Scott in service is someone who you can trust with your Volvo. He is straight-forward and helps us prepare for future maintenance intervals.