2005 xc70 repair advice

pmortv70xc · Post by **pmortv70xc** » 19 Dec 2013, 12:23

I'm currently looking at purchasing this car from a distance (no opportunity to test drive). I have a 2000 v70xc so I am not familiar with these newer cars.
It only has 103,000km and they're asking $7900 but has the following issues:

CEL codes P0090 and P0088 (needs fuel pressure sensor) $161
L/F outer tie rod (easy fix) $72
R/F wheel bearing (how difficult?) $192
R/F sway bar end link (easy, I presume) $45
bent fuel filler door (might need replacment) $38

I'm very handy - are these reasonable fixes? I'm especially concerned about the fuel pressure sensor.
Part prices are from Darrell Waltrip. Thanks for the help.

jda2000 · Post by **jda2000** » 19 Dec 2013, 12:26

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swimNdrive · Post by **swimNdrive** » 19 Dec 2013, 15:02

There are a lot information on the web that can help you on doing these repair yourself if you are a DIYer.

With the mileage over 100K, as you may already know, if have not done already, you will need to have timing belt replacement and PCV clean up soon. Engine mounts also need some attentions too. If DIY, the cost may add another $700-$1K on top of what you accounted for.

Post by **bskeels** » 19 Dec 2013, 15:39

Most of those repairs are fairly easy, the pressure sensor is on the end of the rail. The wheel bearing is similar to the car you have now. the only one other thing I would suggest as swimNdrive noted would be the pcv. The car you are looking at buying only has approximately 64,000 miles on it, if you buy I would change the belt around 150000 to 160000 km which is between 92 and 100 in mileage.

pmortv70xc · Post by **pmortv70xc** » 19 Dec 2013, 15:57

Thanks - anything else I should be concerned about?

pmortv70xc · Post by **pmortv70xc** » 31 Jan 2014, 20:52

Ok - so I made the leap and bought the car and it's mostly good. Changed the fuel pressure sensor and still getting CEL P0088 - fuel rail pressure too high. Should I try the regulator next?

Post by **vtl** » 31 Jan 2014, 21:06

> CEL P0088 - fuel rail pressure too high. Should I try the regulator next?

Yes.

pmortv70xc · Post by **pmortv70xc** » 31 Jan 2014, 21:27

Thanks - looks like it's right under the fuel rail and a relatively easy fix. Part#9186278?

Post by **precopster** » 01 Feb 2014, 04:43

The timing belt will be due for time next year 105,000 miles (160,000 kms) or 10 years whichever first.

Rubber goes hard and therefore is a risk to have driving that engine.

Post by **jimmy57** » 01 Feb 2014, 07:46

There is no regulator if it has FPS. That system uses the FPS to report fuel pressure to ECM. ECM increases or decraeses signal to fuel pump control module, FPCM (AKA Pump Electrical Module, PEM) which is the transistor amplifier controlling pump current thus speed thus pressure.
The FPCM needs to be checked. It may still be on RH front of fuel tank and the connector could be corroded and shorted commanding FPCM to go full signal. If so then you may need FPCM plus the relocate harness. FPCM may be usable but then it still needs the relocate harness to move it inside where it will be in spare tire well.

The only thing that is akin to FPR is a regulator called the PVV that is built into tank unit and it is only there if the system defaults to full pressure.