The engine didn't start.

[daniel]

This morning my car didn't start.
The batery is ok, i turn the key on but the engine no start.
On the display  write: PERFORMANCE REDUCE-45.
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I try 30 min to start the engine, and finaly the engine is start.
Now is ok, but the problem remain.
My XC 16.000km.

[tzunuum]

Hi Daniel,

just a quick question how much fuel was in the car left and did you park the car on a slight slope with the front facing down the hill?

I had the same problem two times. When there is less then 15!!! L of fuel left in the tank an the car is facing down a slope the engenie does not get enough fuel due to a very stupid design of the car's tank.

Best regards
Thomas

[tooberand]

I think the design is on purpose since I have noticed it in other cars as well.  My guess is that they would rather have you run out of gas on a downhill where you can coast than on an uphill where you have no hope of pushing the car to a service station.

[tzunuum]

I partly agree with you but with the amont of 15 liters left this should not happen. With this amount of fuel I can drive almost 130 km.

Best
Thomas

[daniel]

Thanks for the response.
I don't remember what is a level of the fuel.Probability is a 100-130km under my calculation.
Yes, in my garage is a slight slope !The front car is up, respect the behind of the car.
I left the car one day , in service.
My dealer don't said any answer http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

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