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by captainbill
08 Jan 2015, 16:20
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: 05 cx90 T2.5 reduce engine performance
Replies: 6
Views: 2949

05 cx90 T2.5 reduce engine performance

130000 miles My wife drove volvo to work 6 days ago and the "reduced engine performance" message came up. Just prior she said she noticed engine missing. When she pulled over and stopped while in neutral could not get engine to go over 2000 rpm but it did not die. Towed to shop. They clean...
by captainbill
08 Jan 2015, 15:54
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Alternator Replaced now "El Power System"
Replies: 17
Views: 12923

Re: Alternator Replaced now "El Power System"

I ended up having the original alternator rebuilt and in over two years have had no more problem
by captainbill
01 Mar 2012, 18:25
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Alternator Replaced now "El Power System"
Replies: 17
Views: 12923

Re: Alternator Replaced now "El Power System"

I just finished installing the second alternator. Same result. Red battery icon comes up and the message Power System Service Urgent. Do I try a third alternator or is there anything else I can check?
by captainbill
27 Feb 2012, 14:57
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Alternator Replaced now "El Power System"
Replies: 17
Views: 12923

Re: Alternator Replaced now "El Power System"

My message read "Power System Service Urgent" and the red battery icon lights up as well. I checked voltage and got 14 volts but it did take a few seconds to come up to 14 V. 12.5 V with key off, down to 11.5 while cranking, up to 14 V after a few seconds. No codes came up after multiple t...
by captainbill
25 Feb 2012, 11:18
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: Nebraska mechanic needed
Replies: 1
Views: 854

Nebraska mechanic needed

Can anyone recommend a Volvo Mechanic in the Omaha, Nebraska area?
by captainbill
24 Feb 2012, 08:40
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: serpentine belt R & R
Replies: 2
Views: 1478

serpentine belt R & R

I purchase a 2005 xc90 2.5 5cyl 10 days ago. Yesterday it started making noise and getting louder. At first it sounded like power steering pump veins were dry and wining. Reservoir has fluid in it. I wanted to remove the serpentine belt to diagnose but I don't see how to release the tension on the b...