$10,000 S80 Challenge Topic is solved

[pgill]

MVS Readers,

As I mentioned above I will need to repaint my mirror covers because the clear coat is peeling.

I recently found a video that shows how to remove the cover and if you like how to upgrade the blinking light.

I haven’t decided to do this upgrade but the cover removal looks very easy

Go to 51 seconds in the video



Take care

Paul

[pgill]

MVS Readers,

It’s very warm here today

The Dashboard temperature is from my LR2

The vent temperature is from my S80

What I can say with complete certainty is that I wasn’t cold walking the dogs today

Thanks

Paul

PS the AC compressor and the cooling fan are working well

[matthew1]

A 45+ F temp delta is absurdly good.

[pgill]

MVS Readers.

Last year my S80 had the following codes and I replaced the Radiator with the Prem Air sensor to resolve the issue.

P1087 Not permanent (Resolved on its own)
P2568 Not permanent (Resolved on its own)

1 year update (OK its actually 11 months)

The codes listed above never returned

As far as I am concerned this fixed the issue.

Thanks

Paul

[pgill]

MVS Readers,

I just got a check engine light for a different issue.

Just a quick note to let you know that we've detected a problem with your 2010 Volvo S80, first observed on January 22nd, 2020 and last observed on June 17th, 2021. As a result, you may have noticed a warning light on your dashboard.

The Fuel system in my S80 runs the fuel pump just enough to maintain the pressure at the rail. If the pressure sensor at the rail isn't working properly then it will set a check engine light.

My S80 did display this code in January of last year but it resolved on its own.
Because the code came back I decided to replace the Fuel pressure Sending unit

I am not surprised by this it is on my list of common failures for the 3.2
In fact I had already bought the sensor and it was sitting on my shelf waiting for that day and that day has arrived.

P0193 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit High Bank 1

Typical repairs for high mileage 3.2

B) Fuel pressure sending unit

The complete list is here https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic32504.html

Note: the list is based on information that I found searching the message boards (the most helpful one being MVS)


The Repair

Removing the T25 is the most difficult part. I used a key to get it loose and then a T25 screw driver to remove it the rest of the way. The 8 mm hex bolt that I installed will be very easy to remove.

Release the latch and remove the connector

Inspect the new sensor

Remove the TORX T25 and replace it with a regular bolt (flat washer and spring washer) with an 8 mm hex

For reference here is the old part

I will add the sensor to the cost of my S80

I was shocked that even though I had added some air to the fuel rail my S80 started immediatly. Nice work Volvo!!!

I haven't reset the check engine light, I may see if it resets on its own.

Take care

Paul

[pgill]

MVS Readers,

After replacing the fuel pressure sensor I drove the S80 over 100 miles. (The drive was from close to sea level (SF bay) and over the mountain pass at 2000 ft. and back to sea level (Pacific Ocean) and repeat on the way home)

I did notice a little roughness during the first 20 miles but by the end of the drive it was running extremely smooth. The inline six cylinder engine is so nice to drive.

I think that the engine computer needed time to adapt to the new sensor and it completed its adaption in about 20 miles or so.

The Engine is still extremely strong at 141,000 miles.

Volvo did an amazing job designing and building this S80.


One last thought: the check engine light is off, I didn't reset it, it turned off on its own after replacing the sensor.

Thanks

Paul

[pgill]

MVS Readers,

P3 All Wheel Drive Content


My 2010 S80 is front wheel drive

My 2008 LR2 is all wheel drive with a nearly identical system to what Volvo used for the P3 cars.

Volvo did not include a drain plug for the Power Transfer Unit. (and Land Rover used the Volvo PTU)

So I installed one on my LR2

What I did should be applicable to all P3s with all wheel drive.

Picture of the drain plug



Link with more information

https://www.freel2.com/forum/post409491.html#409491

Take care

Paul

PS Here is what it looked like before machining

[pgill]

Cost Update


$2900 --- Depreciation (Purchase price $7400 - Present value $4500)
$62.53 --- (31401556) --- Booster O-rings
$40.35 --- (DENSO 5344) --- Sparkplugs
$58.28 --- (LR006071) --- Thermostat
$00.66 --- (LR001505) O-ring for 30713530
$24.29 --- (30713530) --- Coolant hose
$68.85 --- (31272677) --- Oil Filter housing
$18.92 --- (LR006076) --- Idler pulley
$18.92 --- (LR006076) --- Tensioner Pulley
$08.97 --- (PK060473 CONTITECH) --- Aux Belt
$112.70 --- (LR021634) --- Motor Mount
$23.24 --- (30680474) --- Torq Mount
$15.76 --- (UD1306) --- Front Brake Pads (Amazon close out price, typical price is ~$75)
$523.23 --- AC repair
$43.37 --- Overdrive pulley ProParts Sweden 28436803
$323 ---- Radiator (Prem Air type)
$281 --- Radiator Fan (Siemens / VDO)
$34 --- BOSH Fuel Pressure Sensor


Total $4625

Cost updated to show Fuel Pressure Sensor cost.

Note: I purchased this sensor at the same time that I bought my S80 in November of 2018. I was expecting it to fail at some point and I wanted to have the part on the shelf. And because my LR2 also uses this part I only needed to keep one on the shelf. I did expect to replace the part on my LR2 first and my S80 second but the actual date that the part wears out has some variation.


One last thought. The Car Insurance that I have is a pay per mile and it monitors my OBDII port to record how far I drive. The recorder also monitors engine fault codes and this is how I found out about the check engine light. I suspect that any ODBII monitor would be able to give me similar information and the history of when the code was set.

Thanks

Paul

[pgill]

MVS Readers,

My son sent me this picture the other day.

I don't know what it indicates but I wanted to share.

A possible explanation is that even a Black Bird knows that Volvo's are safe.

And since I am sharing pictures of birds.

Here is another, a humming bird nest next to where I park my car.

Take care

Paul

[pgill]

MVS Readers,

I wanted to share something I learned from another MVS member that I was helping.

1. The Thermostat does fail on the 3.0T just like it does on the 3.2 (its the same part)

2. A failed open Thermostat can significantly increase fuel consumption

...........Fuel consumption on my car recently increased............

I recommended the Thermostat be changed out

I replaced it and it helped consumption is back to normal. The thermostat was stuck open.

Conclusion: when the Thermostat fails the engine won't run properly and an increase in fuel consumption may be a side effect.

Take care

Paul