2001 Volvo S40

Discussion in 'Volvo S40' started by Hobbit91, Dec 11, 2005.

  1. Hobbit91

    Hobbit91 Guest

    My daughter owns a 2001 Volvo S40 4 cyl. L4 1.9 liter turbocharged
    approximately 32,000 miles. The check engine light is on: following codes
    noted: PO101 Mass Air Flow or Volume Air Flow Circuit Range/Performance
    Problem. I have changed the air filter, checked the MAF sensor so here is my
    guess: The engine is turbocharged thus increasing the intake volume of air
    vs. a naturally aspirated engine. At times, the turbo can "overboost" the
    engine causing the DTC I have recorded. Usually the turbo "wastegate" opens
    and bleeds the excess air from the system before this can happen, but if the
    wastegate is hanging up, this might be a likely culprit. Where is this waste
    gate located on this particular engine and/or what does this wastegate look
    like? Can anyone help?


    Robert
     
    Hobbit91, Dec 11, 2005
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  2. Hobbit91

    John Smith Guest

    Robert

    Not sure if this helps but get some information regarding the turbo from
    Mitsubishi (who make it) If you can get some diagrams, you can easily
    see where the wastegate is. The wastegate is adjusted by a screw - may
    just need an adjustment. Haven't done it on my T4 but know it is a
    simple procedure...

    Good luck - let me know how you go....
     
    John Smith, Dec 12, 2005
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  3. Hobbit91

    Mike F Guest

    Not likely. If the wastegate is stuck and the turbo is overboosting, a
    different code is set - (I'm unsure of the number) usually with the
    "boost pressure regulation" or similar in the description. In either
    case, the boost will be limited to an lower initial value, so you should
    notice a lack of power. With your scenario, you should notice lots of
    extra power, followed by the engine cutting out suddenly as the
    secondary protection cuts in.

    My guess is you have a bad air mass meter or a vacuum leak.

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    Mike F.
    Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

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    Mike F, Dec 12, 2005
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