Seeking Advice on 2017 Volvo V60 Engine Problems: Suspected Camshaft Sensor Issue

Hey there! Funnily enough, I had a similar experience with my 2015 Volvo S60. I don’t consider myself an expert, more like someone with some experience in car issues. Anyway, the symptoms you're describing sure sound familiar. So, I took my car to my local workshop where they diagnosed the issue. Indeed, it was a defective sensor wheel on the camshafts. The mechanic explained to me that it can cause irregularities in the readings, which would affect the synchronization between the fuel system and the intake/exhaust of the engine, potentially leading to all the symptoms you've described. The solution for me? They had to replace the sensor wheel completely. It wasn't exactly cheap, cost me around 695 Euro, but my car has been running smoothly since. However, without more specifics on your vehicle, such as engine type or recent maintenance work, it's hard to pinpoint if it's the exact same issue. Worth giving this info to your mechanic though. Hope this helps!

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Wow, thanks for the detailed information! It's good to know your car's been running smoothly after the repair. My 2017 Volvo V60's engine is of the Gasoline type, and it got its latest service quite a time ago. Just to add, the odometer reading is approxily 182,371 km. I guess I'll take it to my workshop and get the sensor checked out. Let's see how that goes and hope the damage isn't too severe on the pocket. It’s been such a pain trying to figure this. Thanks again! Much appreciated.

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Hey, no problem at all, glad I could offer some insight! I see, your car is quite similar to mine, that and the fact that it's been a while since your last service could indeed point to the camshaft sensor issue, especially given the symptoms you're experiencing. Just a piece of friendly advice, don't wait this issue out, get it checked as soon as possible. In my case, the longer I left it, the more difficult it became to start it until it got to the point where it wouldn’t start at all. And believe me, you don't want to experience that inconvenient middle-of-nowhere breakdown, especially if the parts have to be ordered in. Fingers crossed, it won't cost you an arm and a leg. Do keep me or the forum updated on how it goes. Best of luck with it!

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Sure thing, I completely get your point about not delaying a check-up. That middle-of-nowhere failure scenario sounds like a nightmare and I definitely want to avoid it. I will take it to the workshop right away and won't prolong this issue any further. Let's hope for the best. Thanks again for all the advice and for sharing your experience, it was indeed helpful! I'll likely post an update on the forum once I know more about what's going on with my car. Cheers to you!

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