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Volvo S40 2006 "Reduced Engine Performance" message

  • 29-11-2014 9:45pm
    #1
    alexandru
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi everyone.
    Just bought a Volvo S40 2006 from the auction, and it seems to have a big problem, when I started the car it has a "reduced engine performance" message, and while driving it looks like has no power at all, couldn't go faster than 80km/h. Here is what happens: (youtube.com/watch?v=uhWWDVj1lCk&feature=youtu.be) . Can anybody tell what is the problem??? and if you had it before??
    thanks.


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  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    alexandru, I've removed your other post. One will suffice.

    Take car to a local Volvo mechanic. It's possibly the Electronic Throttle Module.


  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    It means the car is in limp home mode to protect if from further harm as the car's ECU has detected a fault. This could any number of faults so you will need to get the car scanned by a garage with diagnostic equipment to give the fault code which may indicate where the fault lies.


  • #4
    joe912
    Closed Accounts Posts: 267 ✭✭joe912


    is it a 1.8 petrol


  • #5
    alexandru
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭alexandru


    yes it is


  • #6
    joe912
    Closed Accounts Posts: 267 ✭✭joe912


    bad news then. those engines are dirt.


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  • #7
    gibbon75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 879 ✭✭✭gibbon75


    joe912 wrote: »
    bad news then. those engines are dirt.

    That engine is much better than the 1.6D PSA one....


  • #8
    gibbon75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 879 ✭✭✭gibbon75


    alexandru wrote: »
    Can anybody tell what is the problem??? and if you had it before??
    thanks.

    The inlet manifold swirl flap control solenoid is a common issue with the 1.8 engine. It is easy to replace and price wise isn't too bad.
    Usually it triggers the check engine light and the limp mode as well.

    See this post for part number and photo of the actual part:

    http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpost.php?p=1600124&postcount=13


  • #9
    kirving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,125 ✭✭✭kirving


    joe912 wrote: »
    bad news then. those engines are dirt.

    Care to give any more info?


  • #10
    malinheader
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭malinheader


    gibbon75 wrote: »
    That engine is much better than the 1.6D PSA one....
    Have to agree had a 06 1.6D and broke my heart.


  • #11
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,788 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    joe912 wrote: »
    bad news then. those engines are dirt.

    The only widely known problem with that engine that I'm aware of is the slave cylinder issue. Otherwise the engine is grand. I had a seven year old model with over 100,000km on the clock and had no other problems.


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  • #12
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,044 ✭✭✭Wossack


    joe912 wrote: »
    bad news then. those engines are dirt.

    I]citation needed[/I


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