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?

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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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