Volvo V40 Forum

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Hi All,

the car runs fine other than the service light is on...and I just had it serviced not too long ago at Jiffy Lube (not Volvo Dealer). How can I reset the light? thanks in advance!

Hello,

I just bought a 2001 V40 a week ago. It has 120 000 km, still in very good condition and goes very well.

Two things are bothering me though.

1- Exhaust gaz occasionnaly smells like rotten eggs. Could the turbo be responsible?

2- It takes 2 to 3 seconds for the car to start. Is it a common problem on V40?


Thanks!

Hello
I want to install bluetooth car kit "parrot ck3100" on my V40-2001 with HU-1205 radio/gps system.
I don't know where pin connection of mute, and I don't know if i need other parts for completing installation.

thanks in advance.

To all of you out there!
I planning to purchase '97 or '98 used v40. From the first looks this model meets all my requirements, although after careful study, it seems that there are big amount of repairing stuff to do. Is it so? Do you think it's worth it?

Ivars.
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I have a problem with my v40. During long trip (after my engine gets hot) when i change speed for eg. from 3th up to 4th my car goes not as smoothly as normal and I have to wait a while to get a normal power of my engine. I replace a air and fuel filter . All the basic checks and inspection seem OK Has anyone had similar issues and fixed them ?

kogut

I am also looking into buying a 2000 V40. Just wondering how if anyone has exprienced any issues/problems at all and how they like the 2000 V40.

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Hello All:

I have a 2003 V-40 and have a few questions that some of you probably have answers for (I just found this site).

Thanks much, EM

1.) For such a neat car with lots of features, I was surprised to learn that the intermittant wipers have only 1 speed setting (not several speeds like many manufacturers have). Given that I live in a wet environment, is there...

Hi there,

I have a 2004 model V40 UK Spec that I wish to fit a mobile phone carkit.

I know I can buy the lead that plugs into the back of the stereo and gives me the connections directly into a nokia compatible unit - is there any other way?? Is there a multi connector behind the glove box for example?

Any other tips or things I need to be wary of doing this?

My first topic here. And it goes like this:
Tomorrow I'm gonna trade my diesel 2003 opel astra with a 2002 volvo v40 (2.0T). The car is fine except minor details. Anyway only one thing concerns me.
We took a 200km ride with the car (the owner, me and our girlfriends). My g/f and I almost frozen to death in the back while he was stopping the climatronic cause it was pretty hot in the...

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Hi there, Mike here from down-under.

I have a 1997 V40 Wagon/Estate (still only 43000 Km's on the clock) and it's FAB.
However, my car originally was built in the Netherlands and came with no factory roof rack, and trying to get a...

I took delivery of a new S40 2.4i this week – I’ve only had the car for four days and have already picked up two major problems;

1) The fuel line sprung a severe leak default/ohmy.gif' 'ohmy.gif' /> just off the fuel tank this afternoon loosing about half a tank of petrol in 10...

...and already another question.

My passenger side windscreen washer has stopped working and after some rummaging around I find that the problem is the "J" shaped pipe connector that lives between the bonnet and the bonnet liner.

There's a red cap on that connector which I assume is like some form of pressure relief valve and given a recent sharp frost I guess...

Hi All,

I am looking at getting a second hand 1997 V40. Its done 140,000KM and is in really good shape - full service history etc.

We have a 5 year old and a 14month old, so whilst being on the small side, the V40 should be good.

can any one let me know what I should be looking for in the way of problems?

It seems that some V40 have a heap of things go...

Anyone know whether the '97 V40 requires a special tool to extinguish the Service reminder light?

I found some instructions for resetting the service reminder light using the odometer reset button but I think that's only applicable from '99 onwards.

On the assumption that a special tool is required then can anyone suggest a suitable product/supplier in the UK...

Hi everybody. I try to fit a parrot ck3000 kit in my 2001 v40 and I can´t find a connector compatible with the green/gray and ISO connectors of parrot kit. I also conect it directly but I need the pinouts of green/gray connectors of the HU-605 radio/CD. If somebody have an idea thanks in advance.

Hi -- Very please with the 2000 V40 I've had for about a year with two exceptions. First there seems to be a great deal of road noise or tire noise. Wondered if any of you have the same experience and if not what tires are you using? Also I cannot keep the windshield fog free in cold weather unless I have a window cracked open or the defroster on. I have to think there is some combination of...

Hi all,i'm new here so go easy.

Charged the battery on my v40 the other day for the winter,problem is i can't find the card with my code on.I looked with all the car stuff,not their.So i was wondering if their was a factory reset number or if anyone knows how i can obtain a working code.

CHEERS

I am about to buy my first car and have decided on a Volvo...I have a brand new baby boy and want an affordable and safe car but am at a crossroads as to whether I should go for a used 2001 v40 or bite the bullet and get a new v50...I would appreciate any advice. Thank you!

I have a 2001 V40 2.0T and the brakes are real bad for the first 30 seconds/ 200 meters. I have to stand on the brakes to get the car to stop. The dealer has changed the vacuum hose and valve with no improvement. Any suggestions.

Hi Folk's Has anybody experienced with the central locking on 2001 V40?.
The car lock's as per normal with key or fob (or you think its locked) but you can open the drivers door only.If you leave it a few minutes minutes the alarm goes of is this a common fault if so then the locking is pretty useless because i just tried the door by accident and it opened (just the drivers all others...

Hi, i recently bought seconhand Volvo V40 but it did not have the Owner's Manual. Can anyone tell me where i could find one, as I'm a bit new to it and would like to know what different lights mean.

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Hello everybody,

I'm an owner of the 97 Ford Mondeo and considering buying a second hand 2000/2001 V40. What do you thing about my plans?
Pawel

Hi forum,

does anybody know what could be the cause of my indicators not flashing. When I indicate left or right, the light comes on and stays on, but doesn flash.

Also, by coincidence (?) my battery has now run flat. Don't know whether this is related or just a coicidence.

Many thanks
Andy

[B] Hi there, I have a problem with the V40 ventilation/air conditioning where exhaust smoke from other vehicles enters the car I'm driving now, it's getting worst each day, I think if I don't do something aboutt it I may be dead while driving. Kindly help me ! Thanks. Other than that what is the mileage that requires the change of the timing belt and also what happens if I do not...

Hi everyone!

just go in today on your forum and noted alot of poeple browse over it.

I'd like to know if anyone had a similar problem on the radiator. yesterday my radiator pipe that leads to the coolant, cracked and broke off from the main body and a brand new radiator would cost Php 22,000.00 or US$ 400.00. i noticed that it is made of plastic and so i...

The rear left door sometimes cannot open from outside but can always open from inside. Helps if I use the central locking to unlock and quicklly open the door.
HELP.

Hi folks, need some advice please. The air con on my 2000 V40 (1.8, only 40,000 miles) only blows hot or cold air, nothing inbetween.

Any ideas of the cause, is it expensive to fix

Appreciate any help.

Stevek

Hello,
Greetings to everybody, I am new in this forum.
I just bought a second hand V40, and I am very pleased with this car.
But I think the pollenfilter has never be changed because there is not much air coming into the cabin of the car.
Can somebody tell me where I can find this pollenfilter and how I have to replace it.
Many thanks
André

Hi all anyone had trouble with a v40 2001 air conditioning and fan stopping and unable to restart?

PpL please…help me out I jus needed some help regarding my V40 I just needed to put of these daytime headlights…I can’t find a switch anywhere to switch it off..?? :S

Hello fellow Volvo drivers.

I can't say I am exactly a Volvo driver by choice, more chance than anything but my second hand V40 is growing on at a mildly disturbing rate every time I drive it. I'll spare you the superlatives and get to business - I bought my car without wheel trims so I bobbed down to the local dealer and enquired about a new set. Certainly sir, that'll be...

Need help on my V40 year 2000, the engine, winter, the forward arrow lights ( those just below the speedometre ) always on and off.

I took the car to SWEDISH MARQUE, they diagnosed that some parts need to be replaced. OK.

The parts -

1. oxygen/air intake module

2. the gear ratio module

There were no mechanical problems at all. Only...

default/ohmy.gif' 'ohmy.gif' /> The radiator pipe on my V40 T4 recently burst and I was amazed to find the cooling system was full of engine oil???????????? does anyone have any answers for this.

I hear this conitnousss humming sound from my engine atleast for a minutes maximum when I switch my V40’s engine off it’s 99 model. any helps??

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Hmmm everything abt this wagon is fantastic, like the engine,,,,,,,,, delivers plenty of power to have some eye popping rides default/wink.gif' 'wink.gif' /> and the transmission’s smooth with easy handling n great cruise control jus get it fully loaded with all the accessories n u’d enjoy this...

I just bought a 2000 V40 and I've notice that the A/C doesn't blow as hard as it does in other cars? Has anyone compared the blow speed to other cars? My 5th speed feels like a Hondas 3spd?? Is something wrong with it?

Hey hey I need some comments and opinions I have checked out for used cars in the market, and I think… I’d finally go for this V40 umm 2001 model I guess.. dunt remem exactly….. neways the dealer’s asking for $15,50… n the car has almost 70k miles on it….well asking too much or is it ok???

Hi

I bought this wagon for my li’l teenage daugher two years back n ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh… wot an absolutely marvelouzz wagon it iSSs!!!!........my daughter says she wants something sporty now like a 2 door convertable spyder or honda cars........ m not willing to sell it away… it’s the smoothessst car ever, plus it so comfy…..the interiors are grrreaT! N oh an...

I have got Volvo V40 and once i heard that itz seats r quite comfy but i shud say itz seats suck. I had back problem and i was advised to sit on a comfortable seats but Volvo V40 really disappointed me. But on the other hand its speedy as well as stylishso apart from its seats this car really workz good.

Hi
I recenlty purchased a 2000v40.I am looking for interior accessories for my car. the carpits are totally worn out i would like to change........ next comes the paddle covers they are missing. the gears tick cap is not there and it is hurting some time my palm. later on i will come to a sound system as it is also out of order. so please let me know any good site for these things a few i...

V40’s a pleasure to have……. A pure pleasure default/biggrin.gif' 'biggrin.gif' />…… specially the stereo system……this Swedish company has fitted in a piece of excellent work… default/tongue.gif' 'tongue.gif'...

The steering of my Volvo is too stiff. It requires a lot of strength to drive and turn car on block and narrow roads. I think there is some thing wrong with it, guess what is there. i am a bit confuse about it default/unsure.gif' 'unsure.gif' /> .

i am looking for some high quality tyres my 98VolvoV40. The current one have last the grip so are very risky to continue using. tell some good site for buying RIMS and tyres.

When pushing signal knob, signal operates permanently. Probably the relay has "sealed". I had to remove the fuse.

I am interested in buying a second hand V40, please contact me if any one of you is willing to sell his or her car…….???

Hi I need some advice, I test drove V40 today, Everything was fine except I could hear noise inside the car whilst driving. Its not a very loud noise. Please, advice!