Other XC90 Problem: - Swirl Flaps - Page 4

revaido · Mar 29th, 2019, 18:40

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Originally Posted by Rentagas

My 2011 XC90 D5 exec has just gone in for a very expensive main dealer service and the have reported that the swirl flap actuator rod has detached and quoted £985 for putting it right. I’ve googled and searched and found this thread
My understanding is that this detachment means that the swirl valves either stay open or closed
If open it doesn’t affect performance but gives poor economy at city speeds (which I guess is what has happened to mine)
There are no error codes

So any experience fixing at an independent? Was this a permanent fix?

I had mine done a couple of weeks ago (and paid a similar price at Volvo).

I'll be honest the car doesn't really feel any different to drive at all but I am noticing the economy starting to creep back up and it's currently at 28.6mpg whereas lately it's been high 27s or low 28s. It was over 30 when I bought it so it's gone down but I'd just put it down to our location in the moors vs a car that came from Manchester way.

They did mention they'd had the battery off for software updates (tbh I've never checked Vida since and can't remember if I kept a record of what was on it when I bought it!) so potentially it needs a bit of time to settle.

Geoff Meller · Mar 30th, 2019, 19:56

Hi all, first post, what a great resource this forum provides. My D5 has a broken link rod for the swirl valve, can I secure the arm wide open with a cable tie for open road driving. Rarely see a city street or traffic light! Thankful for any help

Rentagas · Mar 31st, 2019, 10:04

There appear to be 2 “official” Volvo kits to fix this one is about £140 and consists of a new rod and a gasket the other is about £480 and includes new injector pipes etc. Presumably the latter kit needs 3-4 hours of labour accounting for the £980 total quote.
Any experience of the cheaper fix? How much was it in total?
Should I just get someone to fix the existing link as has been done in the DIY posts above?

Cheers

Rentagas · Apr 1st, 2019, 18:31

Update. My local independent newspaper Sheffield and Meredith have repaired the link for the princely sum of £8. If it works it’s a bargain!

Mar 30th, 2019, 19:56	#32
Geoff Meller New Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 06:43 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Grafton	Lock swirl flaps open? Hi all, first post, what a great resource this forum provides. My D5 has a broken link rod for the swirl valve, can I secure the arm wide open with a cable tie for open road driving. Rarely see a city street or traffic light! Thankful for any help

Mar 31st, 2019, 10:04	#33
Rentagas Swedish Chef Last Online: Jan 29th, 2024 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tiger Country	There appear to be 2 “official” Volvo kits to fix this one is about £140 and consists of a new rod and a gasket the other is about £480 and includes new injector pipes etc. Presumably the latter kit needs 3-4 hours of labour accounting for the £980 total quote. Any experience of the cheaper fix? How much was it in total? Should I just get someone to fix the existing link as has been done in the DIY posts above? Cheers

Apr 1st, 2019, 18:31	#34
Rentagas Swedish Chef Last Online: Jan 29th, 2024 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tiger Country	Update. My local independent newspaper Sheffield and Meredith have repaired the link for the princely sum of £8. If it works it’s a bargain!

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