Code P0090, fuel relay?

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BRONAND MARK SLOAN
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  • 2006 VOLVO V70
  • 2.4L
  • 5 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 123,773 MILES
Hi,

We have the vehicle listed above v70 d5 automatic diesel. We are having issues with not starting after we did service on it. We have put a new fuel pump in and high pressure sensor and glow plugs and fuel rail sensor. Comes up code P0090 we went under dash for relay, but one side unclipped the other side just won't come out or move. Do I have to strip under hood down? Your help would be so much appreciated as it has been on this for three weeks. Mark and Bronwyn
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 AT 1:55 PM

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Tiny
BORIS K
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Hello,

P0090 - fuel pressure regulator 1
The fuel pressure regulator is located at the back of the high-pressure diesel pump.
See image 2 below.

This fault usually sets if the rail pressure is lower than desired.
The rail pressure is sent by the rail pressure sensor to the ECM.
At cranking we should see rail pressure of more than 200 Bar, 2900psi.
This you can check using a suitable diagnostic tool, it will show actual and desired pressure.

Also check that fuel pressure regulator 2 is shut while cranking, this you can checked by removing the leak off pipe at the rail. Ensure no fuel leaks out while cranking.
See image 1 below.

Check that the in-tank fuel pump is activating and is supplying around 4-5 Bar, 58-72 psi of fuel pressure to the fuel filter. The in tank fuel pump should deliver around 1L of fuel per minute. The fuel is then transferred to the high-pressure pump at the engine. A bad/blocked fuel filter can also cause this issue.

Fuel pump pressure test:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Suggest inspecting the fuel filter element for possible metal deposits

At times we can see the in tank fuel pump deposit metal filings into the fuel supply system, these usually settle in filter, high pressure pump control valve, rail pressure sensor, injectors etc.

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Boris
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Thursday, March 20th, 2025 AT 5:16 AM
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BRONAND MARK SLOAN
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Hi,

Thanks for answering, we think it might be the fuel relay, so we have to send whole unit away. If we spray starter fluid into the air filter and she will start stop spray and it stalls. All filters have been replaced with new and new oil, so fingers crossed it is relay otherwise at a loss wish I didn't do a service on it as was going before I did.
Mark and Bronwyn
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Friday, March 21st, 2025 AT 12:26 PM
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BORIS K
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Hello,

Please let us know if we can assist with more information.

Good luck.

Cheers, Boris
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Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 AT 8:13 AM
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BRONAND MARK SLOAN
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I have Volvo v70 d5 automatic diesel got new fuel pump put in but relay not going Sent away.
Got it fixed put back in car now the fuel pump.
Not working and no fuel getting to engine at all.
Trying to find exactly what and where fuses.
Are is my nightmare.
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Friday, March 28th, 2025 AT 10:22 AM
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BRONAND MARK SLOAN
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  • 2.4L
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
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  • 124,000 MILES
I have volvo v70 d5 automatic diesel got new fuel pump put in but relay not going Sent away Got it fixed put back in car now the fuel pump Not working and no fuel getting to engine at all Trying to find exactly what and where fuses are is my nightmare.
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Monday, March 31st, 2025 AT 10:57 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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It looks like there is a fuel pump control module that runs the fuel system which I have seen go out. Here is the wiring diagrams so you can see what I am talking about. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, March 31st, 2025 AT 10:57 AM (Merged)
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BRONAND MARK SLOAN
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Okay thanks, will look tomorrow someone said PEM might need replacing nightmare to find still looking think I need to drop fuel tank as plastic one and be on top will keep you posted.
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Monday, March 31st, 2025 AT 10:57 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Sounds good, upload images of anything we should see to help fix the problem.
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Monday, March 31st, 2025 AT 10:57 AM

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