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XC90 Diesel Engine Start Failure

I'm having some trouble with my 2003 Volvo XC90 diesel. It has 213249 km on the clock. Recently, the engine just refuses to start. I suspect it might be related to an engine control malfunction. I've checked a few things myself, but it seems like the cable connections to the battery weren't good. I cleaned them up, but no dice. Anyone else experienced this?

A 2003 Volvo XC90 diesel with 213,249 km is experiencing engine start failure, suspected to be due to an engine control malfunction. Initial troubleshooting revealed poor battery cable connections, which were cleaned but did not resolve the issue. A similar case suggested potential problems with the fuel injection system and engine software. Ultimately, the faulty cable connections were repaired at a workshop, resolving the issue.

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That sounds frustrating. I have an XC90 too, and I had a similar issue a while back. Engine would just crank but not fire up. Did you notice any other weirdness beforehand, like engine stalling or maybe a sudden surge in power?

Thanks for the quick reply! No stalling or surging that I noticed. It was running perfectly fine, and then just wouldn't start the next day. Did your issue also appear suddenly? And if so, what fixed it?

Yeah, mine was pretty sudden too. I messed around with it for ages, checking fuses and stuff. Eventually, I had to bite the bullet and take it to a workshop. They said it was something to do with the fuel injection system and engine software, but couldn't give me the exact details.

Thanks for the info! Sounds like I should probably head to a garage. I took the car to the workshop, and you were right, the cable connections were faulty. They have been repaired for 155€. Appreciate the help!

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