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richard_wolf1

XC90 Hybrid power loss and stalling

Alright, so my 2021 Volvo XC90 hybrid is giving me fits. Check engine light is on, power's way down, and she stalls at idle sometimes. Plus, my gas mileage has gone to pot. I'm hearing this crazy whistling noise, then a loud hissing when I try to get on it. Anyone else run into this? Think it's something with the boost pressure?

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richardblitz66

Sounds familiar! I've got an XC90 too, though not a hybrid. Had something similar happen a while back. Check engine, power loss, the works. Did you happen to notice any difference in how it sounds when accelerating, like a whooshing sound? Have you checked the intercooler pipes for any cracks or loose connections?

richard_wolf1 (Author)

A whooshing sound, yeah, kinda like that. Intercooler pipes, huh? Where exactly are those located? And would that really cause all these problems – stalling and everything?

richardblitz66

The intercooler pipes run from the turbo to the intercooler and then to the engine. If one of those pipes has a leak, you'll lose boost pressure, which explains the power loss, whistling, and hissing. Stalling could be related if the engine's not getting the right air/fuel mixture. I ended up taking mine to a shop; turned out the wastegate valve was defective. Cost me around 860€ to get it fixed.

richard_wolf1 (Author)

Wastegate valve... got it! Thanks a bunch for the insight! I'll get it checked out ASAP. Just got the car back from the workshop, wastegate valve was the problem. Exactly 860€, just like you said! Thanks again!

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