Seeking Assistance for 2020 Volvo V60: Engine Light, Power Loss, and Potential Crankshaft Sensor Issue

Hey there, fellow car gurus! I need some help with my 2020 Volvo V60, a gas guzzler with 168329km under her belt. She's giving me a bit of a hard time with the engine light turning on and the engine even shutting off mid-drive. On top of that, her cold starts are taking longer than usual, there's a noticeable power loss, and sometimes she won't start at all. The engine feels unstable when she's running, which I reckon could be due to a potential problem with the crankshaft sensor. Just wanted to know if someone has dealt with similar issues? How did your mechanic diagnose and fix it? Any suggestions or experiences would be a massive help, especially after a not-so-great experience last time I took her in. Cheers!

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Hey, had a similar issue with my 2017 Volvo XC90 not so long ago. That engine light turning on and the power loss had me pulling my hair out. My mechanic did a full diagnostic and it turned out to be the Crankshaft position sensor wiring harness/connector that had gone bad. Apparently, this kind of problem can muck up the whole works, causing the engine to shut off mid-drive, long cold starts, and even preventing the car from starting at all. I've seen that unstable engine feeling you're talking about as well. Getting it fixed was a bit of a process. They had to tear down some parts of the engine to reach it and then replaced the crankshaft sensor harness/connector entirely. Not to scare ya, but it was a wee bit serious. The mechanic said it could have led to some major engine damage if I had ignored it any longer. I suggest taking your V60 to a reliable garage ASAP. It's definitely a fiddly job to fix, but make sure they run a proper diagnostic to really pinpoint the problem. Good luck!

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Hey there, appreciate your reply! It actually sounds like we're in the same boat with our Volvos. I'm definitely not looking forward to the engine teardown but if it needs to be done, then so be it. Quick question for you though - you remember how much the whole fix set you back? And since the repair, have you had any recurring or new issues crop up? Hope your XC90's been running smoothly! Thanks again!

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Hey, no problem at all! Always happy to help out a fellow Volvo enthusiast. In terms of cost, fixing up that Crankshaft sensor wiring harness/connector ding set me back around 170 quid. Now that might sound a bit steep, but trust me, seeing that engine light off and feeling the smooth ride was worth every penny. Since I got it sorted, the Crankshaft sensor has been working like a dream, no problems or anything so far. Since then, the XC90 has been purring like a kitten. So, I'd say get your V60 checked out as soon as you can. I reckon it's a fair bet that it's the same hitch messing with your car. Good luck, and let us know how it goes!

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Cheers for the detailed reply! I appreciate the upfront costs and it seems to be at par with what I was expecting. I guess I'm in for a bit of a sticker shock, eh? But if it means taking off that accursed engine light and getting a smooth ride back, I'm all in for it. It's reassuring to know that your XC90 hasn't had any issues since the repair. Fingers crossed, my V60 will follow suit. I'll make sure to get the crankshaft sensor fixed first thing in the morning. Thanks again and yes, I'll definitely keep you all posted about the progress. Good luck to me and happy driving to you!

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