Thanks for that BKM

I just need to inspect the current transmission oil level of my 2009 V8 XC90 so wondering if the filler plug is in the same area as on this 3.2 trans or is it a totally different trans set up

Thanks anyone

This might not be relevant to all but before you accept it might be the starter motor, just make sure you have the correct battery, as my situation turned out to be, just the wrong battery !!.
The trouble all started back in 2014 before I owned the car. The "from new" lady owner had it on lease from ...

Fabulous write up CN9, the only thing I would add is that in the later models (mine is 2008) when it comes to adjusting the cable at the front console the thread at the front can not be leavered out as it's sealed and to tighten I just locked a pair of standard pliers around the metal sheaf at the ...

I had the common fault that seems to pop up regularly on this and other forums of the starter motor not engaging properly on these V8's, with sporadic catching and clicking with it finally starting but getting worse as the months went by. I did a lot of net research, trying to see what others had ...

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I see this post is almost a year ago now but thought someone might still be linked.......I have the same problem with my XC90 2008 V8 but I only get an intermitant clicking noise when starter motor is turning, a bit like the failings of solenoids or electrical connections to battery's in simpler ...

Nobody know, Mr Groton perhaps?

Yea, OK Eric, being a pensioner I just hate spending hard earnt dosh on things that turn out not to be the problem, but this does look promising and I thank you for your input

Mike, the matrix has your name on it, contact me when you are ready
Cheers
Phil

Thanks Mike
I did have it flushed a couple of times, once by me and lastly by my local indi Volvo garage within the last couple of years and it was replaced with new dot 4 each time. I will get some some more dot 4 and give it a try again, is there a special flush fluid or just use fresh fluid and ...