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Rough idle, surging; codes thrown: P2188 & P0101

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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Tamra
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Year and Model: 2005 XC90
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Rough idle, surging; codes thrown: P2188 & P0101

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*sigh* I feel like I've been through hell & back with XC90 but I just can't let it go. Latest issue is the rough idle, surging and stalling which caused the above codes to be thrown. I replaced the MAS but no change. Worse when the car is cold. Surging is really bad. Anything other than the MAS that can cause the P2188 'System Too Rich' code?

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Check for air leaks between the MAF and the ETM, also exhaust leaks between the head and upstream o2 sensor. Any disagreement in air quantities between the sensors and the motor "confuse" the system and trick it into running rich or lean depending.
Current Volvos:
1998 V70 T5, 112k sat 5 years, still in mechanical coma (finally at the top of the pile )
2004 XC90 T6 AWD: 186k, 60 on transaxle ( traded in )
1998 POS70 N/A: DD/training aid, 236k but really about 240k, I think...ABS module( passed on to son who sold it)

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