Volvo D13 engine power cutting out randomly. No check engine light.

Volvo D13 with I shift automatic transmission on a 2013 Volvo. I was a company driver until July 2016 with this outfit. I recommended to the owner to replace the battery pack. What was changed: Battery bus bar, battery terminals, boost pressure sensor, egr sensor. This did not fix the problem. I never found out the solution because I left after getting laid off from this place. I know how to contact the owner if you really need help with this issue. Judging from statistics most of the viewers who are having issues and found this video are from coastal regions such as California, Texas, and BC. Salt and corrosion is most likely the cause as the trucks that have this problem mainly works in coastal regions.
Please train your truck wash people not to spray high pressure wash directly at the electronics and sensors in the engine bay and keep your sensor connectors under a watchful eye. Don't let road salt accumulate into your battery box and engine bay and transmission. I hope these tips will help you avoid the frustration, expense, and wear on the truck and your driver.

[@ironcen73]

No turbo boost. 1- Vgt lever stuck need to take the vgt actuator off and play with it left and right see if it's easy to move if not take the muffler side of the turbo off and clean it with brake cleaner until vgt lever moves easy left to right,if not replace the turbo it's bad 2- Check if the Vgt actuator is rotating u can take the vent actuator off and try to spin the rotary if it dont spin freely actuator is bad ( u dont need to program the vgt actuator if u can align the dot on the rotary to 215 degrees you will see the numbers right inside part of the vgt rotary and make sure actuator level is aligned with the hole on the turbo all the way to the right where it dont go any further just a tip lol)3- Turbo boost sensor located on the air intake manifold check to see if it's good or bad by simply unplugging it while the engine running u will notice changes to the engine running ,if no changes then turbo boost sensor is bad. I hope this would help to .😊 ( location to the sensor is on top right side of the intake manifold )

[@markanthonymcpherson7780]

Guys, it’s your Ribbon Harness....which is attached to the transmission....look into it....common issues on Volvo’s ....hope this helps.

[@hectorjimenez1361]

I’ve had this problem as well for a couple months. 2012 Volvo 670 d13. The problem comes and goes but after research I realized it’s most likely the pedal sensor. Going to my yard and getting it fixed.

[@sweetlongnosepete8980]

Did that fix your problem?

[@hectorjimenez1361]

@@sweetlongnosepete8980 I didn’t. It continued. Ended up grabbing another truck.

[@sweetlongnosepete8980]

@@hectorjimenez1361 i still have payments on this truck, cant trade it in. Where you get the new truck?

[@hectorjimenez1361]

@@sweetlongnosepete8980 I’m a company driver bro. Boss is trying to find the problem. I just got into one of his other trucks. I’ve seen it could be boost sensor, or even harness problems. Like the battery wiring. Try making sure everything is tightened correctly

[@sweetlongnosepete8980]

@@hectorjimenez1361 ok. If yall figure out the problem, let me know if you dont mind

[@sergio1560]

Temperature sensor by the turbo 💯,had same problem on 2019 volvo,no codes

[@larryjohnson2199]

I read everyone's comments about what the problem could be..... now....the problem and fix is to check your battery box. All volvos are power sensitive. The voltage in the video told the story. Something is loose in his connections or even a wire may have become loosen. Volvo has always had an electrical issues, unlike most trucks the electrical life-line feeds multiple components that governs volvo truck performance. Steak dinner...it's in the battery's connections....guaranteed!!!

[@michaelhammond6816]

The voltage only moved from 13.9 to 13.8. Is that a significant enough drop to cause this problem?

[@JoseFernandez-zt5xs]

My truck started having this problem on 12/ 17 /20 thanks for all this tips .

[@karvedys1]

Hi, did you found the problem?

[@StickNclutch]

@@karvedys1 yeah it was the fuel pedal accelerator 😃

[@sddulal3610]

Same problem in my tak but the foot accelerator is ok i tried with a hand boy also the problem remains the engine does not show power

[@joshuadanielsiwale5682]

​@@sddulal3610hello,my truck is also having the same problem did you manage to solve your problem, what was the problem

[@Gupko1662]

you have no turbo pressure as well bud

[@eagleeye2574]

Did you figure out the problem?

[@Samirphuyal33]

Got same issues with my 2017 freightliner . Top speed I go is 67mph and I do mix of heavy and light loads. Avg 6.0mph. No check engine light.

[@jaynorris21]

Did you find problem. I'm having same problem

[@samyelalem]

In the battery box, there is a small fuzed wite that connects to the negative terminal bus. If the fuse is burnt, the truck will crank but not start. In this case it's only corroded and sometimes it loses connection with vibration. This leads to the sudden almost shut off of the truck. Bottomline, the problem is in the battery box. Check that and clean you terminalls and bob is your uncle.

[@jasb78]

Mechanics in Prince George replaced the battery metal bar, cleaned the battery terminal contacts, and the problems still persisted.

[@alexshortsplus]

Volvo truck will do this if you have bad battery ground wires...such as corrosion

[@samfinlay6046]

if you look, the turbo was not functioning and eventually turned on at the end of the video (look at the gauge in the top left corner)

[@jasb78]

Yes when an engine is at idle rpm or no-load state it does not move that turbo gauge because almost no fuel is being burned. Turbos job is to deliver Air to the engine intake under pressure in order to help burn fuel more efficiently under load. Telltale signs of a worn turbo is black smoke out the exhaust on older trucks, poor fuel economy, and maybe some other issues but I'm not a mechanic. Volvo Engines' ECM are controlled by their transmissions ECM. This networks with other ECMs across multiple modules such as ABS, Traction Control, Cruise Control, Brake Sensor Switch, Throttle Position Sensor, Engine Speed Governor, Turbo Boost Pressure sensors, Turbo Wastegate Position sensors, and fuel injector sensors. This spaghetti coding of sensors and switches and ECMs makes the job of duplicating the exact problem and narrowing down the exact cause extremely difficult in modern trucks for skilled mechanics under tight production deadlines and expectations. Add road salt, poorly aimed 3500PSI blast of pressure washer to a sensor connector or sensitive electronics and the problem is even tougher to narrow down. This truck went to the shop six times for the same issue, and each time failed to get diagnosed correctly. Each shop was an authorized dealer for Volvo and no expense was spared trying to diagnose it.

[@TheeBorblikovs]

@@jasb78 what was your solution?

[@jasb78]

@@TheeBorblikovs My solution was to quit that job.

[@TheeBorblikovs]

@@jasb78 man I'm on a verge of it

[@jaminr80]

did you find out the problem? I have a d12 with the same problem

[@klx1370]

D12 , check batteries conn. also Alternator conn esp crimmped terminal connections,

[@El_Locudo]

As simple as the starter solenoid in the firewall is going bad i figure out myself after spending $$$$$$ on parts that really was not even need it like all the parts everybody is talking about here 🤪

[@desrextransport6997]

We had a similar issue. We found to be the turbo waste gate sticking open or sticking closed...

[@bobbysk1126]

Did you find what's wrong? I have the same problem.

[@sddulal3610]

Please answer me same to same my truck problem Volvo 440

[@khumikhan1538]

Yes brother you have to change turbo boost sencer 100%

[@jasb78]

khumi khan in an automatic the transmission controls the engine. This could just as easily be a transmission ecu wiring issue oe engine ecu wiring issue. There were connections exposed to road salt because some idiot blasted open the protective coverings with a power washer cutting them open.

[@tonybalony6263]

Thinking about replacing throttle position sensor but it does same junk while on cruise too

[@bratovanmihai8845]

Mine is doing same junk on cruise , and especially when is wind outside any idea?

[@quanteejones7501]

Tony Balony u ever found the problem?

[@AliAhmed-dp2kw]

@@bratovanmihai8845 hi do you find the problem on your truck

[@bratovanmihai8845]

@@AliAhmed-dp2kw yes ,I replaced all 6 injectors and cups, when the truck was loaded on a hard pull injectors number 5 was the one making all the problems. After I replaced injectors and cups the problem go away.

[@AliAhmed-dp2kw]

@@bratovanmihai8845 do you know there’s no chick light on my truck and The volvo dealer They said there’s no problem with the injectors that’s crazy man

[@BigStomp4]

I had this issue. All the symptoms. It was my transmission harness

[@vitalikshpakov4365]

It’s may be fuel low pressure sensor.

[@CWBKC]

mine started that today. what was the fix??

[@jakejanzen887]

City Wide Trucking Co Inc

[@CWBKC]

jake janzen- fixed mine with the a $47.00 turbo boost sensor on the driver side in-take. Its runs & shifts awesome now.

[@jakejanzen887]

City Wide Trucking Co Inc where on the driver side is it

[@CWBKC]

jake janzen- I have a D13. If you do it sits on the top of the intake close to the fire wall. One bolt & 4 pin plug. It was covered in soot. It controls the waste gate on the turbo.

[@CWBKC]

email me at [e-mail] & i will send u a pic of the part & part number.

[@famykool]

so what was the issue and how did you solve it???

[@jasb78]

I was laid off this job before the truck finally got fixed so I never found out the solution. I ended up working local because it was too much shock on the driveline and the U-Joints and driveline and steadybearing were developing too much wear and slack from this condition and overall the truck was not reliable enough for highway work. I drove about 10 trips in this condition and believe me I was very frustrated and glad to be laid off from this job.

[@mikeabc5355]

What is the purpose of this video?

[@kelvincool4624]

Thank you

[@jatindrsingh2399]

I had same problem on my 2012 VOLVO VNL670 . Changed many temp sensors nothing worked.. But finally PROBLEM GOT RESOLVED AFTER "EGR KIT" WAS UPDATED.

[@transport21]

What was in the egr kit

[@jatindrsingh2399]

@Transport Egr kit . It's diff

[@geoestrada5001]

it could be the fuel pump or the fuel filter, buy its original if possible, or your fuel on the tank its contaminated, ,

[@jordank2529]

My truck was doing the same thing but I got fix boost air seinsor

[@pasisabuse8936]

jordan waked We have a 2018 Volvo VNL D13 and this morning while stopped at a red left turn light, the engine sputtered and then died. We ended up purging the fuel line and once all of the air was released, truck started right up

[@jakejanzen887]

my truck it be doing this for two month now no one how to fix it

[@Dacha09]

Transmission? 😥

[@juanzingarello4005]

It could be an obstruction in the fuel line. Does it also feel underpowered at times?

[@shannonhill22]

Juan Zingarello mine is doing the same. Yes, feels underpowered.

[@pasisabuse8936]

NoShame Radio We have a 2018 Volvo VNL D13 and this morning while stopped at a red left turn light, the engine sputtered and then died. We ended up purging the fuel line and once all of the air was released, truck started right up

[@nobleeagle7661]

I drive a 2018 Volvo with D14?, the check engine lite comes on without codes & the one time it displayed a code the tech replaced the fuel pressure sensor yet an hour later the truck did the same thing w/o codes. Loses power pulling a small hill, Volvo claims software issue & does a satellite update link yet 30 mins down the road & poof, there it is again. What Gives? It's a damn Volvo is all I can say................

[@bestofbrownallthewayup5046]

Check the injectors

[@almoiz24]

did any one found the problems

[@numanali5497]

My tuck Fh16 same problem plz anybody help me how is Slov the problem

[@sergio1560]

Intake Temperature sensor 💯

[@CWBKC]

turbo wasn't spooling

[@doniyoravazov1617]

I have the same problem. Did you find out the issue?

[@danielszabo-pal2685]

AS A VEHICLE ENGINEER FROM EUROPE: Dont use low RPM rates when u need power... Low RPM is fuel efficient, but destroys the engine if you take out the high-power at 1000 RPM... These engines need at least 1400-1600 RPM when you go up on the hill: High Power + High RPM = you go up the hill Low Power + High RPM = high consumption Low Power + Low RPM = fuel efficient High Power + Low RPM = DESTROY THE ENGINE!

[@tonybalony6263]

You find out what it was mine doing same thing I have 10 sp changed boost pressure, speed sensor, exhaust pressure sensor, cam and crack positioning sensor nothing changed.

[@MrsDunigan23]

Did you ever find out? Having the same issue.

[@karvedys1]

@@MrsDunigan23 Hello, have you found the issue with I Shift on your truck?, I have the same issue.

[@adamking7111]

Are you driving downhill? After I drive uphill right after when I start driving downhill I lose the power but lights on everything is on steering wheel is working I just cannot use the gas pedal to accelerate I have to stop the vehicle completely then engine shut itself off. I don’t know what is causing this problem but every time I go uphill and down hill this happens

[@tubeup]

Usually when this happens to me i get a oil change that’s the only thing that fixes it for another 5-9k miles

[@sddulal3610]

Same to sim my dad problem

[@kennethperkins6378]

Did you get it fixed

[@kimjong-un9255]

I have the same problem

[@Truckmiles007]

Is it fix ? What was the problem?

[@tutututu5440]

Check you fuel hosing pump(manual)

[@bhavarsandhu5993]

it seems like you are not building boost...and then randomly the boost kicks in. check your boost pressure sensor..

[@jasb78]

It's an automatic transmission. There are load sensors in the ecm of the transmission that network with the engine ecm. If high load is detected it commands more power from the engine.

[@klx1370]

Check you power supply , batteries , cables

[@jasb78]

Replaced corroded battery bus bar, and a couple of terminals but the problem continued. Checked load test on battery bank, some batteries were not good. Recommended replace all batteries but owner declined.

[@jakejanzen887]

my was the EGR vale

[@iskandaradilov]

jake janzen i have d13 engine 10 speed manu3 eaton fuller but i have also same problem i change everything egr valve ,cleaned up egr new turbo sensor egr new waste sensor new still same problem any body found this issue?

[@karvedys1]

@@iskandaradilov Hi, did you found the issue? I'm having the same thing.

[@kamaljitsingh-fc4cj]

Have you fixed the issue

[@clevesterrolfe7947]

My truck doing the same thing but my Ecm is coming on. Mechanic can't find the problem.

[@noriegafantastiko5572]

Replace both fuel filters

[@assasan1]

did anybody notice the volts meter fell to zero. start there

[@jasb78]

The first thing I recommended to the owner was to replace the batteries before doing any further diagnoses because I performed a load test and found several weak batteries in the battery grid which will cause a brown-out condition under load and that will cause issues such as premature starter failure, electronics behaving erratically, and sensors not producing the correct voltage to the ECM. Low voltage under load causes more heat and amperage to flow through a wire for longer periods of time under brown-out because that circuit is not getting enough voltage to overcome circuit resistance and does not have enough energy to complete the task. Higher voltages near 14.5V causes a circuit to energize and de-energize quicker which protects the ciruits from overheating. You can compare this by understanding similarly when you put your bicycle in too high a gear it takes longer to climb the hill, puts more wear on your body because you don't have enough power to push that tall gear, and you may never get to the top of the hill without collapsing from exhaustion and pain because you have now blown your knee caps from trying to finish the hill too long. Owner declined the replacement and I did provide the battery load test sheet as evidence even. This same truck with this battery pack burnt a starter. Let that be a lesson always engage the battery kill switch if you leave the truck unattended for more than a day.

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Jasminder Bangar sounds similar to the International VT365 with HEUI if the batteries were bad it would slowly kill the FICM leading to no start rough running lack of power VT365 was a delicate Engine

[@dlxlogistics2035]

I have the same issue did anybody figured what is the problems? I replace egr cooler, all the injectors and injector sleeves , cleaned the dpf filter, and I also replace the exhaust manifold. Problem still not solved. I think it might be something with transmission

[@eldiiarakhmedov6853]

Did you fix it?

[@scorpionmne2470]

Please if you know what was problem share with me or I gonna put gas on my truck and throw a match in it.

[@karvedys1]

I have same issue, did you found the problem?

[@karvedys1]

@@scorpionmne2470 Hi, did you had the same issue? If so did you fixed it? I'm having the same issue, no one can find the problem.

[@scorpionmne2470]

@@karvedys1 you need to check harnes for damage ,I know its pain in the ass to inspect every wire but I found damaged wire ,but problem was still there but it was better ,then my mehanic changed computer and since then everything works great

[@danielszabo-pal2685]

AS A VEHICLE ENGINEER FROM EUROPE: Dont use low RPM rates when u need power... Low RPM is fuel efficient, but destroys the engine if you take out the high-power at 1000 RPM... These engines need at least 1400-1600 RPM when you go up on the hill: High Power + High RPM = you go up the hill Low Power + High RPM = high consumption Low Power + Low RPM = fuel efficient High Power + Low RPM = DESTROY THE ENGINE!

[@jasb78]

The RPM is controlled by the TCM on all Volvo automatic trucks.

[@danielszabo-pal2685]

@@jasb78 yeah I know its all automatic but also it should have a manual mode to overwrite the automatic and got controlled manualy by the driver!