Volvo V40 Forum -

Hi, just wanted to say hello from scotland. i have just bought a volvo v40 t4 in burnt orange with 16" bbs alloys. not sure if these were standard or not but they look ok. they are in a kind of matt greyish white colour.
my car has leather, climate and cruise, and it all seems to work ok.
i bought a wee tuning module off of ebay that is reputed to give upto 20bhp on this mode.

Just wondering if anyone has used a deisel treatment and which one they recommened. Miller sp4 and Comma D-Tox seem to be the most raved about on the internet.

Hello everyone, I currently have a modded volvo v40 and want to add chrome door handles on it, it would really bring out the look with the black. I have seen some on the internet on some cars, but couldn't find a store online that sells them, anyone know any???

Hi, can anyone tell me if they have managed to fit a non factory stereo into there T4 i disconnected the factory fitted stereo and found a black lead with 5 pins, i think this is for the sub woofer in the boot, i tried to fit a kenwood stereo into it but the sub woofer cable didn't fit the coonections.

Is there an adaptor i can get for this or do i have to get specific stereo head...

i own v40 t4 engine management light on and fan seems to be running constant topped up on coolant no difference talk to another volvo owner he says that there was a recall on some models fault with fan system(inferior parts) does termostat and sensor need replacing (temp gauge has not gone over half way)any replies would be very helpful

Hi im new to forums so bare with me.

Have a few questions about my new car if anyone could help me that would be great.

I recently bought a 2002 v40 t4. Ive been using tesco super unleaded 99 RON is this the recommended fuel?

I fitted platinum sprak plugs and while fitting them 2 of the old ones had oil on them and didnt seem to be tightened correctly. i fitted...

Hi,

I would like to know if it is possible to upgrade a volvo v40 from 1999
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To this. Specially the lights. The grill would be nice to :-)
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I am high bidder on a Volvo V40 in an online auction...the car is a short plane ride away and I have bought cars online before. Details:

2001 V40
leather, auto
just under 18,000 miles
Dealer verified actual miles
looks good to me but I know how things can creep up

Anyway I've driven, loved, but never owned a Volvo before. Around here, we have snow for...

Have just bought a 1999 xs 1.8 petrol and the car drives fine but in lower gears the gear stick twitches back and fourth a little as you engage engine, had a problem with my last V40 gear linkage and replaced bushes [£20] which remedied the problem, do you think this is something similar?

Have a problem with the front passenger door. When I open it, it doesn't seem to stay open. Does anyone know how to fix it?

Have 2001 V40 1.9T, was driving behind my hubby as he was driving the car home and noted puffs of black smoke under the car as he accelerated. Is this a know issue. I have not noted this before. Any idea where to start looking for issues. Not sure if it is an oil leek or another leek of some sort.
Any guidance would be great.

hi there, 1998 v40 2.0i, 85 k miles what type of oil should i be putting in.

Cheers

Villhelm

hello

on a recent trip my car was pretty heavily loaded with 4 people all there camping equipment and 4 cases of beer

well the car was sitting pretty low although i dont think it was overloaded, anyway i destroyed 2 rear tyres one blew out on the motorway as the camber was so bad that it destroyed a 1/2 inch strip on the inside the other looks pretty bad

has...

Hi Everyone,
I'm new to the forum. I've recently bought a Volvo V40 (1999) 1.6, Silver, it's my first ever Volvo and I'm happy with it. However there is a strange noise coming from the clutch. When you ride the clutch or release it slowly there is a kind of grunting/squelling noise untill the clutch is fullty depressed. Have any of you Volvo experts ever came across...

Hi Volvo drivers,

I'm new here and writing because both of my remote keys are not working. My Volvo service center is quoting $350 to replace one remote! They say the battery is fine but the button on the remotes have stopped working (the pads are worn out). I have a small baby and since there is only one key hole on the drivers side, standing in traffic while holding an...

hope you can help,
My v40 T4, has a fuel gauge problem it comes up to the first bar and stops.
I have swapped the sender unit in the tank with the one on my S40 T4 and there is nothing wrong with the sender units in the tank on either vehicle trip computer reads 0 with a full tank.

What can it be? any help will be appreciated, would be nice to see how much fuel I have rather...

Hi, greetings from a mew member and the proud owner of a 150.000 plus mileage v40! However, on a recent trip the fuel guage died on me! It shows empty and the emergency reserve light is on, tho the tank is full!! Any ideas??
Thanks
Barry

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 default/blush.gif' 'blush.gif' /> as i know on mine the...

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Does anyone know where i can download the user manual for volvo v40 1998, i have lost mine and need to check what one of the dashboard light means.

Hi All

this is my first post hear so thanks for reading

I have a 52 v40 1.9hdi sport lux estate, I have to say that i am not that impressed with it, i have to sell it before it costs me any more money, but thats or a different post.

the story:

I was driving along stalled the car, restarted it and since then the fans have been stuck on around 3 or 4, if i...

Hi,

Car been running great untill today when had to accelerate hard in first gear to get out of way of boy racer coming round a blind bend.

Usually you can just hear the turbo spinning up when accelerating but now it is a lot louder, even gentle acceleration 1000 - 2000 rpm you can hear it and at about 2500 it seems to have a rattle to it. No loss of power as far as i can...

Hi all,

I seem to have a total gearbox failure :-(
Does anyone now the model designation of my gearbox? Renault or Volvo? I'm searching for a used one....

//Stefan

Can anybody tell me if I'm able to disable the alarm sensors inside the car If I leave my dog in the car ? (I always leave the windows down a little bit to ).
If I leave her in the car with the alarm activated after 30 seconds it goes off, most annoying as I cant take the dog anywhere if we have to leave her in the car.
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers.

Well, this is a new one on me and to my OBD II scanner (also have a 99 VW New Beetle which has almost exhausted every code). I'm getting a an error code P0128: Coolant Temp Below Thermostat Regulating Temp.

The car seems to run just fine and no change in gas mileage or performance here. It threw this code once and upon inspection I noticed the coolant in the resevoir was below the...

default/liebe011.gif' 'liebe011.gif' /> The passanger side footwell floor light has stoped working, I looked up in there and i couldn't see it. Without removing all the parts to find it I would apreciate it if someone could tell me where it is and what type of bulb is needed to replace...

My dip headlights stopped working and I reluctantly took the old girl to a Volvo dealer. I was informed that the CEM was faulty and needed replacing (along with a new headlight unit as one was faulty). I was quoted 1,200 pounds for the work which is not worth undertaking bearing in mind the value of the car.

Can I get a CEM from a similar model and just swap it with the one in my...

Was driving through thenight recentely, and heater in volvo v40 was not pumping out much heat, as engine was running quite cool
When i stopped at the services, engine heated up and so did heating. is there any way to fix this??

Hi. My V40 is in for its MOT on Friday and I thought I would check my lights today. Both of my sidelights have blown and I can get neither of them out.

The manual says to turn them a quarter of a turn and they will pull out but this doesnt happen, they will turn but not come out. They look as if they have been pushed in to the headlights to far.

Has anyone got any tips on how...

Hi Gang,

Can anyone direct me to a step-by-step guide for changing the coils, wires, plugs in my 2000 V-40 (1.9L Turbo)?

Thanks, AL in Asheville

Car has just failed mot. Have been advised that i need two new headlights, at a cost of £125 each, as the old ones cannot be adjusted. Apparently this is quite common on v40's. The new headlights are lucus ones, can i get others any cheaper??

i don't know to much englesh,so please excuse me if i made some spelling mistakes!does anyone knows when volvo introduced the euro 3 on volvo v40 petrol?(if you know the exact year and month you are the best)

Hello,

I am thinking of towing a light aluminum boat & trailer (under 1000 lbs) with my 2000 V40. Anyone with experience? Hitch advice?

Thanks, in advance.

Joe

Hi all,
Suddenly, my ABS seems to be on all the time. More noticeable at low speeds. And while the brakes seem to work, they do appear to be pulling to one side. I have checked the pads and calipers, all seems ok, but brake at 15mph, and it sounds and feels like the brakes are full of gravel.

Has anyone come across this before. Thanks.

regards
David

Hey everybody,

I'm new here and about to be new to owning a Volvo. I'm buying a 2002 V40 on Monday, and need to get my insurance information squared away.

Does anybody know if the standard V40 alarm is active or passive? I'm not exactly sure what that even means, but my insurance agent asked me to find out so I can get a credit if it's active.

The car in question is a 2000 V40.

My wife got pulled over because her license plate lights were out. I checked the bulbs and fuses and didn't find anything wrong (other than the lights weren't on). So the next time I took the car into the dealer I had them look at it. They told me it was the computer. Apparently the computer was giving an internal error. I don't...

Hello all.

Thank god ive stumbled accross this forum, I`m losing the will to live, I really could use some advice.

I have a `99 V40 2.0 T which I am having trouble with the alarm/locking system.

here`s a rundown on whats happened :.

Feb 08 - Keyfob stops working - replaced the batteries, still no good. nothing happens at all when pressing buttons.
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Have a V40 1.8 petrol and am thinking of towing a small caravan with it but have heard that you need to watch rear suspension bushes when towing.Has anybody experienced thsi problem and if so are the costs high to replace the bushes?

.. . atleast that is what I hope is the problem.

I am not able to unlock my v40(2001) with the remote. As I don't want to
trigger the alarm I haven't opened the door manually yet, either.
So, To my questions:
1) Will the alarm go off if I open the door manually by using the key?
2) Then, what should I do?

I guess It's quite obvious that I...

i have lack of lower end power on my volvo v40 1.9d what can cause this fault?I have replaced the mass air flow meter still no joy?

Hello All,
I have a 2000 V40 with less than 80k miles. I'm been having a problem for the past several months that several mechanics have been unable to solve and am hoping someone here might advise. My check engine light has been coming on for no apparent reason. Months ago when the problem began, the car was misfiring a little when idling. Mechanic #1 changed my transmission fluid which...

Does anyone know where i can get a spare key for my tow bar?? I seem to have lost it somewhere.

I beleive the reference number for the key is 2051.

I drive a 2002 Volvo V40 Sport LUX.

Any help would be appreciated.

hi! my 2000 v40 is close to 55000 miles. last winter i had no problems. in the past 2 weeks i've been hearing an off/on irregular thumping? noise that sounds like 'missing a beat' during the first 5-10 minutes. as the engine warms up, it goes away. i don't normally wait for more than 1 minute after starting the engine. tonight i got a 'check engine'. are the 2...

I have a 2000 1.9L Turbo, I was wondering what kind of alternator this thing has in it. I was reading about other people having 120amp alts. but they were not the same engine/year.

I'm pretty big into the car audio thing right now and I'm looking to see how far I can push my alternator before I need to look into high output alternators.

If anyone has questions about...

Hello everyone, I have nice 1997 V40 2,0 103kw and one problem, my temperature gauge is not working. Can someone post or tell where is sensor for gauge? I think it`s on right side of block cause that sensor is dead. Thank for any advice default/' '' />

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I have a V40 (2000) 2.0

recently the headlights have exhibited issues. Firstly the lamp connectors were frail having melted and degnerated over the years. I replaced those. Now more recently I replaced bulbs and now am finding that the front right headlight does not work. The sidelight and high beam work fine.

I have traced the wires and it appears that the feed...

SIZE=7][COLOR=blue]Please help!! I have a Volvo V40 GDi 1.8i, It has high CO at FAST IDLE and second fast idle, have replaced the lambda sensor, airflow meter, plugs and the cat. I am relly stuck but am also at the point of scrapping my poor car I just don't know what to do. default/puzzled.gif' ...

alternater goosed on my v40 97 model,how easy would it be to do it myself,any help would be gratefully appreciated