My 2002 S60 AWD is binding up on sharp turns. Rear tires want to hop and it causes a good load on the engine. Also will occasionally lunge forward at shutdown. Suspect drivetrain issues. Any help would be appreciated.

 

For anyone interested I had a Volvo engineer check into the problem with the rear diff. Sounds like this could be kind of a new issue. Should find out more in a couple of weeks. Will update when I have more info.

 

Hi,

That is a symptom commonfor part-time AWD system, called "Tight Corner Braking Effect". In severe cases, the engine stalls.

There's not much you can do, as it is one of the characteristics on part-time AWD systems.

>Also will occasionally lunge forward at shutdown
This one I have no clue. If there is a deposit in the combustion chamber, which is kept red-hot, it could cause what is known as "Dieseling" or "Run-on", means the engine keeps going for a few seconds after shutdown. However, I am not sure if this is the problem you're having.

Wait till other S60 experts, or Moderator Tech reply.

Sorry I couldn't help you much.


JPN

 

My wife has a 2002 S60 with the exact same problem as you are describing, it started at approx 20k miles and has been to the dealer for this problem 7 times, with no fix. Now that the car is past the warranty period all of a sudden they are able to duplicate the problem, and guess what, it is going to be $3200 just for the parts. Does anyone know of a good Volvo repair shop in the Denver CO area?
I called the Volvo customer relations line and spoke to a lady that was really very snotty to me, and a file was opened. I am prepairing to just get it fixed at my expense.
Mike

 

I would call back again. If you complained many times before it went out of warranty they should help you out with getting it fixed.

 

They ended up replacing the entire rear differential. Didn't get a chance to speak to the shop forman to find out the exact failure with the diff. Covered under extended warranty so I guess this one worked out to my advantage.