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Acceleration Problem or Typical? V70-XC70 2001

posted by  jminor on  Sun Nov 10 17:03 CST 2002
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I'm a first time volvo owner and have a question about the acceleration on my recently purchased 2001 v70 2.4t with 19k miles. When I press the accelerator, there is a slight hesitation. When I take off from a dead stop I press the down on the pedal and there is a 1 second pause, like there is a rubber band in the linkage! It's almost impossible to get smooth acceleration around corners, etc. Also, when cruising, if I press down for a second and release, NOTHING HAPPENS! Just wondered if this was normal for this model, or if there is a problem.

Also, I notice more wind noise from the windshield than I would expect to hear and wonder if this is typical or if I may have a bad seal.

Thanks!

John








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    Acceleration Problem or Typical? V70-XC70 2001

    posted by  someone claiming to be CLAY on  Thu Nov 14 15:44 CST 2002 [RELATED]

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    Acceleration Problem or Typical? V70-XC70 2001

    posted by  davidm on  Mon Nov 11 05:00 CST 2002
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    I doubt that it's a full second. I presume the 't' stands for turbo, which will take an instant to spool up and begin providing boost. Because the initial movement is essentially under normal aspiration until the boost comes up; this sluggishness feels like hesitation.

    On the other hand, if you've got one of them new-fangled drive by wire set-ups (yuk), then an additional few nanoseconds are required for the ECU to figure out what's going on and respond accordingly. (I'll be within five years, some aftermarket company will be selling mechanical bypasses some of these computerized goodies).
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    David \\ (98 S70 T5SE Black, misc mods (mostly lighting), red calipers) (92 940GLE)








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      Acceleration Problem or Typical? V70-XC70 2001

      posted by  Volvster on  Mon Nov 11 11:21 CST 2002
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      if you donīt like the turbo lag, check out www.easternaerospace.com , they have a difrent plumbing for the air, that reduces itīs travel time to the engine, hence reducing turbo lag. On the down side, some people who live in cold areas complain that itīs harder to start the engine in cold weather. You decide.








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    Acceleration Problem or Typical? V70-XC70 2001

    posted by  someone claiming to be norm on  Mon Nov 11 01:37 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    This is typical of the 2001, 2.4t. I have the same vehicle and it drove me nuts at first. You hit the gas pedal and the car won't move. On the positive side, you will get use to it. How did you like the brakes, takes a while to get use to those too. They are a little touchy.

    Norm








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      Acceleration Problem or Typical?

      posted by  Stafford on  Mon Nov 18 15:28 CST 2002
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      I love my 2001 2.4T for all the same reasons that you listed and more!!! How about the great downshifts at low speed with its "superb transmission". The brakes indeed will stop you on a dime rather you want to or not. Were else but the Volvo dealer could I spend so little (right!) and get so much personality in a grocery getter? I love my Volvo!!!







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