S60 Fuel Pump

GeezyS60 · Post by **GeezyS60** » 27 Nov 2012, 17:51

Hi, I am smelling excessive gas around the rear passenger side of my 02 S60. Also car doesn't always want to start unless I step on the gas pedal a bit. Ironically, this has been happening right after I get gas

...lol. Go Figure. i have been told I need a fuel pump. Is there a guide to replacing the fuel pump on the 02 S60? Thanks.

Post by **jimmy57** » 27 Nov 2012, 19:32

Call a volvo dealer with your VIN and make sure you don't have an open recall for the fuel pump.

GeezyS60 · Post by **GeezyS60** » 27 Nov 2012, 19:42

I called the dealer and asked about that recall, they said i didnt qualify because my warranty was up. I didnt think you needed a warranty for a recall... They want around 900 to do the fuel pump...smh

molind413 · Post by **molind413** » 05 Dec 2012, 10:19

I had the same problem last year, i live in Texas and I have a 2002 S60. It was spewing fuel, I did my research and found the recall and contacted the dealership, my car has 152,000 miles and they replaced it under the recall for free. here are some links about it.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/probl ... pe=VEHICLE

Recall Campaign 09V483000 has 1 Related Investigation
NHTSA Action Number: PE09039
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLVO / XC90 2004 Manufacturer(s):
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC Component(s):
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date Investigation Opened: August 31, 2009 Date Investigation Closed: December 22, 2009 Summary:
VOLVO HAS DETERMINED THAT DUE TO EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATES AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) AND VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE IN THE XC90 VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP CRACKS. OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL SEEPAGE. DUE TO SIMILAR MATERIAL USAGE, THIS ISSUE ALSO AFFECTS OTHER MY2001-2005 S60/S80/V70/XC70 AND MY2003/2005 XC90 VEHICLES. REVIEW OF THE VOLVO DATA INDICATE THE FREQUENCY OF COMPLAINTS/REPAIRS IS HIGHER IN THE HOT CLIMATE STATES. VOLVO WILL RECALL AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN/MATERIAL IN APPROXIMATELY 136,100 MY2001-2004 S60/V70/XC70, MY2001-2005 S80 AND MY2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES IN 19 STATES. THESE STATES INCLUDE AL, AZ, AR, CA, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MS, NV, NM, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA AND THE US TERRITORIES. IN ADDITION, VOLVO WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE TO 10 YEARS/150,000 MILES ON APPROXIMATELY 190,000 VEHICLES FOR THE REMAINING STATES. THIS RECALL/EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS 07V-152/TNN 23-198 PROGRAM ON MY2001-2002 VEHICLES. THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V-483).

another one is this one:

Make: VOLVO Model: S60
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Report Receipt Date: APR 05, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 07V152000 PE06053
NHTSA Action Number: PE06053
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA, DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF FUEL QUALITY AND CLIMATE CONDITIONS, THE FUEL PUMP MAY, IN CERTAIN CASES, EXPERIENCE A REDUCED FUNCTIONALITY. THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS WOULD BE FUEL ODOR.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes:
VOLVO RECALL NO. R176. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Post by **coflynn** » 10 Dec 2012, 06:34

That nice recall is only for southern ('hot') states. As his dealer correctly indicated, for anyone in northern states it's a more limited extended warranty. For anyone in Canada you get nothing afaik!

sergio · Post by **sergio** » 13 Dec 2012, 20:07

GeezyS60 wrote:Hi, I am smelling excessive gas around the rear passenger side of my 02 S60. Also car doesn't always want to start unless I step on the gas pedal a bit. Ironically, this has been happening right after I get gas ...lol. Go Figure. i have been told I need a fuel pump. Is there a guide to replacing the fuel pump on the 02 S60? Thanks.

If it is not covered under recall, you can do it yourself. You need a tool to open both hubs under rear seat.
I made my own tool, and it worked marvelously!
here;
www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=45908

Before you do, don't forget to empty the tank to 1/5 or less. Otherwise fuel will spell out.

You also need couple of pages of VADIS. Let me know if you need that.

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