2012 D13 not holding Idle

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by 4play, Oct 7, 2013.

  1. 4play

    4play Light Load Member

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    Hello, Just wondering if anyone has had an issue where once you set an idle RPM once the truck goes into clean Idle mode the rpm's drop about 150 RPM even if i make a new rpm request within 20 min it drops again. it just started doing this before once I selected an RPM it would always stay there. My truck has about 300,000 miles on it now it's a 2012 VNL 780 with the I shift and D13. Ive already taken it to volvo about the issue and was told that it's notmal and once it goes into clean idle mode the truck does what it wants and they cant change any settings in the clean idle mode. I know the truck needs to keep pollution down under 30ppm and I havent cleaned the DPF yet, Perhaps is it possible that the truck is dropping the rpm's down to keep it under 30ppm? all I know is 800 rpm is the trucks sweet spot and thats where I leave it if I need to run all night. it drops down to 650 rpm which is a bit of a rougher idle that is really annoying, even if I '' Make a New speed Request" it doesnt take long before it drops again.

    Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

    Ryan.
     
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  3. lonewolf262

    lonewolf262 Light Load Member

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    The Volvo D13 is a very fuel-efficient, powerful and lightweight engine, designed to meet current and future EPA regulations while improving reliability and lowering operating costs - the lower idle consumes less fuel per hour. If the DPF need cleaning it would flash on/off.
     
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  4. d281833

    d281833 Heavy Load Member

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    Mine does the same if the weather is warm, if it's cold weather and I set the idle it will stay there.
     
  5. 4play

    4play Light Load Member

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    Just had spn 4752 pop up. Delta p sensor. I bet that would have something to do with clean idle.
     
  6. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    really new trucks got electronically controlled air driyer and on some trucks (really depending on software) idle is increased till 100 PSI are built. too keep warm they also use EPG and idle fuel rate may be over 2.5 l/h to heat DPF, SCR converter and DOC, so EPA2010, Euro-5/6 and EPA2013 engine idling is wierd
     
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  7. 4play

    4play Light Load Member

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    agreed. mine idles up to 1500Rpm when I idle for a long time. thats normal like you said. that code I got was related to a plugged up EGR cooler, Volvo blew it out with compressed air I guess it was really dirty, noticed the truck idled better (smoother) but it still does not hold what ever idle I set it at.
     
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