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0445116081 — Technical Research

Bosch piezo common-rail injector for the Volvo 2.4 five-cylinder D5/D4 (D5244T) engine. Bosch exchange 0986435393; Volvo OE 30777226/31272690/36002662; Bosch alternate 0445116016. Piezo and solenoid injectors are not interchangeable - match the type and exact OE. Replacements are coded to the ECU. Failures are driven by poor fuel filtration, contamination and back-leakage. Key symptoms: Rough idle / vibration; Hard starting; Loss of power / limp mode; Black smoke. Common failure modes: Internal wear / high back-leakage; Piezo stack degradation; Nozzle coking.

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Bosch 0445116081 2.4 D5/D4 (D5244T) Piezo Common Rail Injector (Volvo)

AI Technical Summary

Bosch piezo common-rail injector for the Volvo 2.4 five-cylinder D5/D4 (D5244T) engine. Bosch exchange 0986435393; Volvo OE 30777226/31272690/36002662; Bosch alternate 0445116016. Piezo and solenoid injectors are not interchangeable - match the type and exact OE. Replacements are coded to the ECU. Failures are driven by poor fuel filtration, contamination and back-leakage. Key symptoms: Rough idle / vibration; Hard starting; Loss of power / limp mode; Black smoke. Common failure modes: Internal wear / high back-leakage; Piezo stack degradation; Nozzle coking.

Common Symptoms
Rough idle / vibrationhigh

A leaking injector unbalances cylinder fuelling on the 2.4 D5.

Hard startinghigh

Excess back-leakage drops cranking rail pressure.

Loss of power / limp modehigh

Out-of-range delivery or rail-pressure deviation cuts power.

Black smokemedium

Poor atomisation over-fuels the cylinder.

Engine management lightmedium

Cylinder-specific injector or fuel-metering codes.

Workshop & Fitting Notes
  • InstallationCode the injector value to the correct cylinder with VIDA/diagnostic before road test.
  • InstallationRenew the copper combustion washer and leak-off seals; torque the clamp to spec.
  • WarningPiezo and solenoid injectors are not interchangeable - confirm 0445116081 (piezo) and the exact OE before ordering.
  • MisdiagnosisRead live back-leakage / cylinder-balance data to find the weak cylinder before removal.
  • TestingBench-test on a piezo-capable CR tester; verify response and spray pattern before refit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bosch injector 0445116081?+

A Bosch piezo common-rail diesel injector for the Volvo 2.4 five-cylinder D5/D4 (D5244T) engine. Bosch exchange 0986435393; Volvo OE 30777226/31272690/36002662.

Which vehicles use 0445116081?+

Volvo S60 II, V60, XC60, XC70/V70 III and S80 II 2.4 D5/D4 (D5244T).

Is it solenoid or piezo?+

It is a Bosch piezo common-rail injector - do not substitute a solenoid injector.

Does 0445116081 need coding?+

Yes - code the injector value to the correct cylinder with Volvo VIDA when fitting.

What are the OE part numbers?+

Volvo 30777226, 31272690 and 36002662 reference Bosch 0445116081; the Bosch exchange number is 0986435393 and 0445116016 is an alternate.

Can I mix it with 0445116016?+

0445116016 is an alternate within the same family - fit a matched set and confirm the exact OE for your engine variant.

What are the symptoms of failure?+

Rough idle, vibration, hard starting, black smoke, power loss/limp mode and an EML.

Why does my Volvo D5 run rough?+

A worn or leaking injector unbalances fuelling; read live cylinder-balance data and bench-test the suspect cylinder.

What causes these injectors to fail?+

Poor fuel filtration, contamination and back-leakage wear plus piezo-stack ageing - fix the cause first.

Does a remanufactured 0445116081 perform like new?+

A properly remanufactured injector is bench-tested and recalibrated on a piezo-capable tester, then coded on fitment.

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