- 2012 Volvo D13 --> Loosing Power --> then goes again?

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by JerryD13, Apr 24, 2019.

  1. JerryD13

    JerryD13 Light Load Member

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    Hello Again Guys,

    lost power 2x - TWO TIMES today - the symptom:

    driving both times about * 40/45 MPH and I loose power - get off to the side
    and wait about 10 min and then it will go again .. but only after 5 to 10 min.

    not a engine overheat issue - no error lights on dash.

    was able to turn engine on and move about 20 feet
    forward and or backwards - then loose power

    ** coolant level ok - not hot

    * NO Error on DASH ! - sometimes I will get the check transmission - but for now
    no errors with THIS issue

    At first I thought it was the transmission - but now I'm thinking it is a sensor
    for Fuel related??

    Truck is - 2012 Volvo D13 - 700.000 miles

    Thanks in Advance
     
    Last edited: Apr 25, 2019
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  3. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    Is it getting hot?... Check your coolant level. Mine acted simular a few days ago... Topped up the coolant and it quit. I dont know why 1 gallon of coolant would make that big a difference but it fixed it.
     
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  4. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    Throttle pedal bad or cups leaking my first two guesses without anything further
     
  5. JerryD13

    JerryD13 Light Load Member

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    not a overheat issue - not hot - no lights on dash.

    Tks
     
    Last edited: Apr 25, 2019
  6. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Try going into your menu on the dash and resetting everything. If that don't work, it may be your fuel injectors going bad. I had the same problem and showed the same symptoms.
     
  7. Socal Xpress

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    Check the battery terminals and how much voltage does the dash show driving down the toad?
     
  8. nasriza

    nasriza Road Train Member

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    Does your whole dash loose power and truck shuts off if so check batteries if tight or main shut off switch for batteries needs to be replaced.
     
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  9. Rob100100

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    If you lose power only it might be the brake switch on the brake pedal. I had something similiar. Driving down the road and all of sudden no power from the engine. Always at lower speed and I would park for a bit then move off and it would work fine for awhile. It took the volvo tech almost half a day to figure it out. Just like you no codes, no signs of anything wrong. They thought it was the fuel pump, then wanted to change the fuel lines, then the injectors. What a pain, till another mechanic came in and said to check the brake switch behind the pedal. As it can work loose and the cut power as the truck thinks you are braking. Good luck, let us know what it turns out.
     
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  10. baha

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    Have you changed the fuel filter, you should keep some extra fuel filters in your side box and the filter tool to change them?
     
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