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Hi! I hope someone can help me with this issue.
Yesterday, out of the sudden my 115HP S40 1.9D began to produce a very loud hissing noise when accelerating hard. If you accelerate gently, no noise. However, no smoke, no power loss, just this scaring sound (like a jet taking off...) when the turbo (Garrett) kicks in.
I went to my mecanic (no Volvo service in my district) who could not find the cause (he said he needed half a day at least to take the engine off, to look for the defection...)
Any ideas, please ?!
Thanx in advance!

Hi folks, looking for some help.

Tonight while driving home on the motorway i was happily travelling along at about 80mph in my 2002 T4 i accelarated while in 5th gear and then the car stuttered and then when i was pressing the accelarator there was no response and the car started to slow down. i changed to 4th and everything seemed fine, changed back in to 5th and went to accelerate over 3500 rpm and same thing total loss of drive and no response from the acclerator. the engine was still revving tho??? it didnt cut out or anything. it continued to behave like this for a while then seemed ok again then back to stuttering and no revs over 3500???

the engine light then came on and the car does not seem right at all.

i fitted a new MAF sensor 3 weeks ago and the car has been running sweet. But now this!!

The car is my pride and joy but getting a bit fed up now, going to see my volvo mechanic hopefully to get a diagnostic check.

if anyone has any ideas please let me know

thanks

Harry

i have problem with the elm 323. Volvo says that it is obd iso. i can not get contact to de obd in the volvo.
If i work with hyperterm then i can only use at,ath0 or 1 and atz. i can not give numbers.
for example 0100 or 0101. by 0100 the car not respond
in the datasheet they write: 9600,8,n,1 no handshake. when i type at (enter) then i get ok. when i type ats00? then i get 000. numbers wihthout the at is not posible.
in the datasheet olso write that the (> ) is the elmprompt caracter. i do not have
this ether. The green power led is on. When i connect the obd or de rs232 kabel i see a few times red and yellow led flashing. afther a second only the green led is on

How i can see that it is the car or the elm 323 and what i can do voor connect the
elm to the car ?

the car is a volvo v40 2.0 out 2000.

Hi Guys, I have a 2002 V40 with a B4184s2 Engine, I have been plagued for several weeks by an intermittant chattering noise coming from the top of the engin, the car even went through its MOT and the garage mechanic didn't know what the noise was, but he said it didn't sound like an "engine" noise. Today armed with socket set, tool box and several cups of tea I set to work and traced the racket to what appears to be some kind of auxillary oil pump activated by a solenoid on the top left of the front camshaft.

My workshop manual doesn't cover this engine. Does anyone know what this device actually is? and anyone had a similar problem? and of course best place to get a replacement?

By the way, I have recently replaced a rear coil spring and took photographs if anyome would like to a description with photo's I'll put them on my website... Just let me know.......

My V40 diesel with 115k on the clock was running a bit rough last week and I thought it was probably the injectors needing a good clean out. I bought some Redex fuel system cleaner and put it in last weekend. I ran the car normally all week but it didn't seem to be clearing. So yesterday on my home from work on the dual carriageway I gave the engine a good hard run by revving it up to 4-4.5k revs in 2nd, 3rd and 4th before changing gear. I could see in my rear view mirror that I was leaving an enormous cloud of smoke trailing behind me and this did the trick as the engine is back to running smoothly. Ironically at this point the Engine Management System Malfunction warning light has come on. The manual says a fault has been detected in either the fuel or ignition system. This could mean that the engine does not meet exhaust regulations.

The car starts and runs ok and I cannot hear any unwanted noises from the engine bay so what could be the problem? Should I just persist with another dose of injector cleaner?

Finally, when I resolve the problem how do I stop the warning light coming back on or will it reset automatically?

Hi,
I bought a 2000 V40 T2.0 for my wife a few months ago & it only came with one key & one remote fob.

I have just found the spare key but no remote in the glove box. The key turns everything on & you hear a buzz when you turn the key but when you go the start position you hear the starter motor want to start but everything then stops. I dont have the problem with the other key. Does this mean the spare key needs to be programmed.
Thanks
Ian

Hi, tried to replace the rear brake pads. Couldnt get the left rear caliper piston to retract using a g-clamp. Even opened the bleeding nipple with no luck. Is there any special way of doing this or is the piston seiced?

thanx

how do you remove the hazard lights switch on a 1999 v40,i have looked at all angles but cant see how it comes out,cant even see how the air vent surround comes out.....
thanks

does the gdi engine have a idle control valve im at my wits end everytime i stop it stalls
ive seen other post about cleaning the valve but i cant locate it on this engine

I have a 2002 Volvo V40 1.9D and the other day the ECC fan developed a fault.

The fan is on all the time regardless of the setting. If the air con is on when I switch to 0 the air con goes off but the fan is still on.

I've read a fair few posts and most say to check the heater transistor. A few say it's behind the glove box and some say it's under the passenger footwell so I'm wondering if anyone had a better idea as I'm at a loss?

Thanks loads,
Doug

Hi Guys- hope someone can tell me what this is

It's a v hot day today and coming back from a short journey I noticed a line of drips from the rear of car.

(Volvo V40 1.8 V reg estate)

I located this under the bonnet- there is a rubber tube coming out- not from the engine but from the 'wall' (for want of better word) that separates engine compartment from the bit where the driver sits- underneath the windscreen in other words

It is a bit of tube- black rubber- about half an inch diameter, which comes out horizontally for about 4 inches then turns down 90 degrees for another 4 inches and ends- a liquid which looks and feels like water was dripping out fairly steadilly but gradually slowed and stopped- I put a jam jar under and it caught about and inch.

What is this? Should the tube connect to anything? Has something dropped off?

Coolant level is low- but having never checked this level before (I know!) I can't tell whether this has just happened.

Any answers welcomed- thank you for you attention

Si Barron

my wifes 2.0 turbo v40 is "making a whizzing noise" when turning left and right, it seems to come from the column???

any suggestions?

hello felows,pls help.i have buyed an OBDII cable from ebay to conect my V40 1.9 TD from "97 to pc.i have vadis soft and others smaller programs but it seems nothing work.all programs tell-me that can't find the interface on my volvo.
Can you tell-me please how can i look "inside" of my volvo please.the cable that i use is an serial-obd cable with the folowing scheme.
thanks!

Hi, I took my 2001 V40 to Autozone today to have the code from the check engine light read, but the Autozone worker and I didn't know where you check it on this car. Thought it would be under the steering wheel, but he could not find it. Thanks for your help.

my 146000 mile diesel when cruising bewteen 75 and 90 will momenterally lose a small amount of power then pick up again, a good stab at the throttle cures the problem, speed doesnt really change but you can feel it. volvo think the condition of the car it has done mainly motorway miles before i got it, 1 owner from new, and the throttle sender maybe slightly worn at that particular position giving a momentary power loss. anyone else experience the same problem? it feels as if the turbo is dumping it's preassure or something like that.

cheers

andy

hi all. new to the forum, picked up some good advice already.
i have a 2002 phase 2, both heated seats work, but are very low temp.
hot setting is warm and the warm weather lately means i dont know if the cooler setting works at all.

my brother has a phase 1 and his seats very nice and toastie and i know from my fathers v70 that the heated seats in volvos are normally very good.

as the car has done 146000 miles, maybe there worn out or maybe a fault somewhere. any advice.

cheers andy

I bought an OBDII reader so I can watch over my 2004 V40 myself. Car is all clear but I can't get all the systems up and ready after doing an erase. I have looked around and have found some ridiculous methods to get everything online. I hope that I don't really have to get a stopwatch and drive the car in certain gears, start and stop and start and highway and then stop and go etc... Anyone able to enlighten me?

can anyone help??????

i have a 1998 v40 1.8i
i have a really annoying squeal that comes from outside my car
it sounds like brake squeal, but only happens when i steer at slow speeds
if i brake or accelerate it goes away, and it doesn't happen if the steering wheel is fixed and is straight,
i've only ever noticed it when steering right, but it continues to squeal all the time im steering to the right!!!!

Hi Everyone,

I have just placed my parcel shelf from my Volvo V40 on EBAY - thought that I would give this board heads up incase there was anyone here who was looking for one.

Item number: 230275609396

Cheers!

Hi guys,

I have a problem with the rear wiper on my V40. It is not touching the window during the middle of its wipe. The arc to the left and right of the wipe is fine but in the middle it lifts off from the glass due to the curve of the window.

I have replaced the wiper blade twice using a Bosch and then a genuine Volvo part but this hasn't made any difference. The wiper arm doesn't look bent of anything so I was wondering if anyone else had had this problem.

I was wondering if anyone knew what items, if any, cars come pre-wired with.
i know from having previous cars that alot of gadgets come pre-wired and just need the button or last part to work - i was able to cheapfully install and work.

does anyone know if this has happened in volvos?

I dont have a trip computer, but if i brought the correct stalk could I wire it in and it then appear and work, same with traction control and others??

I have a 2000 V40xs 1.8.

any thoughts or experience would be welcolmed.

Hi there,

I have a slight problem with my 2000 Volvo V40 1.8 xs. Everytime I turn off the ignition the clock and tripometer disappear and start at 0 the next time I turn the engine on. Any ideas why this is happening?

Michael

I was wondering if anyone could recommend what towbar I need for a V40 estate. I am living in Ireland and have been quoted as much as E250 (not including the electrics).

I have seen cheaper on ebay but I'm not sure of the quality.

Any help is much appreciated.

Hi,

First post on here since my other half bought a v40 2.0 turbo, I'll start with a question!

How do you remove the gearknob from the gear stick, the one in the v40 is worn away so need to replace it (volvo want £75 for the gearknob!!!!)

Many Thanks

Howard

The Driver side door does not lock. While all other doors operate normally, they all lock with the lock knob popping up and down when locking and unlocking. But the driver side lock knob does not lift when unlocking and when locked the door is still open while the other doors are locked. This is the same whether i use the key fob, the key or the unlock button on the door. Any ideas as to what the problem may be?

car is a 2000 Volvo V40 xs.

Thanks

Hi folks, just bought a V40 W reg 2000. First registered July 2000. V5 says it's a 1.8S but the only markings on the car is the 1.8 badge on the back.

How do I tell if it's an older version 2000 or newer 2000 model? Want to upgrade stereo to CD and some say compatible with 2000 onwards or 2000 and before. Plus I want to check the full spec and service requirements.

Thanks

PS. had it for a week and it's a great car!! Very pleased

does anyone know where to get a body kit for a 2000 v40 1.9t?

2001 V40 T1.9 Gazoline, 170K km., Canada.

Hello, does anyone can tell me please where can I get Side mirrors with LED turn signals for my 2001 V40 T1.9 Gazoline, 170K km., Canada.

Thank you.

Konstantin

Our 2000 V40 airbag light came on for no apparent reason and stayed on. The dealer charged us $100 to tell us we need to replace the passenger side airbag mounted in the seat. The note said, "internal fault in sps bag right front seat, fault code SRS-0087. They want $700 to fix it.......I am pretty capable mechanically and wondered if this is something I can do? And wondered if there is a sensor, or module that can be replaced or does the entire airbag have to be changed out? Can I buy an aftermarket or used airbag? We want to keep the car safe, and maybe $700 is a fair price, but I'd like to know what other owners have done, or what you think about it.

Does any one know what size and power rating the rear speakers are in a 1998 V40. I need to replace mine.

Cheers.

please help!!!
i have just bought a 1998 v40 estate, its the 1731cc base model (no a/c, leather, etc)

i am pleased with my purchase tho as i have a genuine 36000 miles 1998 dark blue v40 estate with genuine un-scuffed alloys in mint condition for only £1850!!!!

the only problem is that the central locking, alarm, remotes, etc don't work!!!!
i have replaced the batteries in the remotes and checked all fuses are ok-still no joy!!

no doors unlock via the key central unlocking and the remotes do nothing even with new batteries!!

can someone please help!!!



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update!!!

i read through some of the other posts relating to keyless entry etc, and subsequently removed the small plate below the steering wheel,to check the little grey keyless entry/allarm/immobiliser control box
to my surprise i found the problem staring me in the eyes!!

some twit had unpluged the one of the cables from the box!!!

plugged it back in and hey presto-allarm going off like crazy, but one click of the remote and all reset and working perfectly!!!!!

I have just installed a Parrot CK3100 bluetooth handsfree kit. Everything works fine apart from the stereo not muting when I place a call or a call is received. There are 3 mute cables and I have tried each of these without success.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Does anyone have any contacts as I am trying to buy a second hand
V40 LUX SPORT rear spoiler. I have not had any luck in Australia.
Thanks
Ian

Hey All,

Ive got a 2003 V40 1.9d sport. Over the last few days ive noticed that when you blip the throttle you get a puff of black smoke out of the exhaust. It is so feint that it is hardly noticable but it didn't do it before. Is this normal or is it the sign of problems looming?

Thanks in advance

hi
i have a v40 1998 2.0

what is the procedure for upgradeing the headlights from single buld to twin bulbs

Hi There, This is my first day on this site so hello to everyone.

I have just purchased a 2000 X reg volvo V40 and have noticed a few problems. Can anyone help!
Firstly the clutch feels very heavy compared to my previous car and there is a knotchy feel to it when you reach the end of its travel (bulk head end). The clutch bite is also quite high 1/2 to 3/4 upper end of travel I have noticed a leak from the slave cylinder bolted to the top of the gear box so will replace this anyway. Does anyone know where I can buy one as all sites only list the concentric type? Is this a DIY repair and is the clutch slave easily to bleed through by just pumping the pedal?

Also I changed the oil/filter and since then I have a tappet rattle on start up which lasts for about 10 to15 seconds and is ok until switched off and started again. I used 10/40 semi synthetic . It is a high mileage car (120,000 mls) so am wondering whether to use a thicker oil. I have also added Wynns hydraulic tappet treatment but a couple of days ago and am waiting to see if there is any improvement.

Any way I am enjoying driving my new Volvo ( this is my first) but would like to be able to fix these problems to improve this new relationship.

Many Thanks for any help you can give,
Ski Squirrel

First to say hello to everybody ... Can someone help me about the location of the thermostat and procedures for it's replacement for my 2001 , V 40 , 1.9Di (102hp) ... (EU model)

emmm i know some of you don't have the trip computers that give you certain range before it runs out. so this really isnt for you

was just intrested in how low you have gone on it before the car stops and dies from no fuel as i know on mine the orange light comes on at about 50 mile range left.

at mo i have it as low as 22 miles range left and bottled it and put some in

anyone gone for the 0 miles range left and still kept going? (no not the broken ones lol)

We have a 2003 v40 with driver side power seats only. It has stopped workingin all directions. the fuse is fine and has power at that point. are ther any relays between that point and the seat? any ideas?

Hello All

Need some advice please.

I've noticed a small oil leak on my 99 Phase 1 Volvo V40 2.0T SE, so i had underneath steam cleaned so i could get a good look at it. When i got it up on some ramps i can see it's definately coming from a pipe that feeds into the back of the sump(about halfway up the sump). The leak is coming from where this pipe connects into the sump and just wondered firstly what this pipe is and secondly what's the best plan of action to remedy this problem.

Many Thanks