1G (1995-2004) S40 Forum -

I would love to get my S40 over 225 horses and need to know how bout going to get that. What gives with the gas it seems like im getting 275 miles per tank is that normal or could something be wrong?
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hey guys just a small one..Changing air filters from the box to the pod on a 99 S40 T4. Do you think or for that matter does it have any ill effects on the car EG making it rin to lean.

I am wondering if anyone knows what size lug nuts I nned to but for factory rims. I am missing one nut on two tires and I would just like to replace all of them but I dont want to buy the wrong size?

I have had some probs with starting my s40 2001 1.8. It has started normally on the button the hole time I have had it. Just recently only now and then I it takes a little longer to start around 4 secs??? doesn't seem to matter whether its cold or hot?? It has a full main dealer service history so everything has been changed when it should.

The second problem started the other day...

Hello
I would like to introduce myself to you and ask for some help please. My current car is nearing the end of its life and I am looking for a newer one. I have found a 2001 S40 T4 with 53000 miles on it and wondered if I should be looking for anything special with regards to faults/problems etc. I have never owned a Volvo before so I am completly in the dark.
Thank you

Mike

Hey, hows it going? I've got a 2002 s40 1.6. I've owned the car for a few months and on-the-whole its been great. The cars covered 50K and has a pretty good service history, expept the last service was missed. Upon purchase of the car I was quick to sort this with a full service. Initially the car had a bit of a dead spot when cold in 1st between 2000 - 3000rpm. I took it to my local...

Hello all,
First time user. I have a 2000 S40 SE. I seem to be having a problem with the automatic climate control unit, It can't switch it off. When I start up the car both the Aircon & Rec lights flash for about 20 second. The manual recommends contacting main dealer. Has anybody got any idea's or do I have to pay volvo main dealer extremly high prices. Any advise would be...

Hello I am John form Norway.
I am a new member of this club.
I got my new Volvo S 40 2.0D in desember 2004.
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It was what we in Norway call undercooled rain. This means that it was raining and...

hey everyone!! how is your gas mileage on your s40's?

I get about 280 per fill up... is that good?

Hey, driving an 04.5 black on black T5. Been doing engine work and got around to the blow off valve and boost controller and apparently the car doesn't like them. The boost controller was interfering with the ECU. The car would drive but wouldn't boost at all. Due to the location go the turbo underneath all of the engine componetry there wasn't any room. Silly Swedish people....

default/sad.gif' 'sad.gif' /> I have just bought a 97 S40 T4. The car drives well 80,000 miles FSH but there is no great acceleration. The turbo comes in gradually at about 3000rpm and has not got much punch. I have taken it to a local volvo dealership and had it tested and the only thing they can...

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Second question from newbie Volvo S40 owner (1999 V)

I find the S40 ride good on a nice road but definately a bit unsmooth on averga eroads. Does seem to like several local bumps that my |Saab 9-5 used to take readily in its stride.

My Volvo is a high mileage example 135,000 on a V plate and if a bit of a harsh ride is normal then I will stop worrying about...

I have a 2001 S40 with the 1.8i 122 BHP petrol engine and I am experiencing the following:

I am getting cabin noise which I think is a wheelbearing but Volvo mechanics say road noise. I have had the car up on the jacks and cannot find any wheelbearing noise but I am sure it is not road noise.

Also, the electronics, ie., trip counter, onboard computer and time clock zero...

I have problem.When close door from alarm remote ,after this about 3sec. alarm flash and work siren.I look ,switch on driver key door is not good.Who can send me wiring diagram s40 96year? but is verry problem to me.
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Hi all,
I just purchased a draper tool to reset the service light on my 1998 volvo S40.
I can't find the OBDII socket to plug it into though.
Can anybody tell me where it is?
Thanks,
Gerard.

Does anyone have information about the Multi disc changer for the stereo, that plugs into the wiring harness in the trunk2001 Volvo S40? Pogue

I've been reading a few posts posted by people and it seems that there are a lot of technical problems with the car...

I just bought my car a couple days ago, going to pick it up Monday at the dealership...

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Any information on where to get eyebrows (eyelids) for S40 will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

I tried to put a CD in my stereo today and the little motor wouldn't suck it in. I pushed it in a little manually, and when i hit the CD button it spits back out. Seems strange as the motor must be working to spit the CD out, but it won't take it in. I openned it up and there's nothing obvious there... any ideas what could be doing it? Thanks

I'm trying to remove the front dash (97 model) so I can get to the dash mounted central locking button. I've taken the stereo out, removed the screw down the bottom but I can't workout how to unscrew the air conditioning part so I can take the entire dash face off. Can anyone enlighten me on how to do it? Thanks

I have an 1.8 s40 sport with aslight clunk sound coming from the front sometimes when I pull away and sometimes when I slowing down. Its very very slight clunk and u can just about feel it throught the steering wheel: volvo specialist who just slags volvos off dont now why his bothers. said it was drive shaft or engine mounts >>> what do u reckon tech??

there is a werrin noise coming from the top offside of my engine ive only had it 2 days some say its fuel pump but im dont know it sounds like tappits

I have tried to find suspension kits for my t4, but there is so few of those. I have searched the web guite a while and i have problems to find enough information to deside what to do.
Any tips how to lower my volvo and have better handling?
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Hi Fellas,

I am new to this forum.

Thank god i found this website. I am a not so pround owner of the new Volvo S40 2004. Have been driving the car for the past six months and guess what? Visited the authorised dealer for 5 times to sort out the squeaks and rattles.

First Defect: Front driver and passenger seats seems to be squeaking every time i make my sharp...

I have an S40 1.9D and notice of late that there is a rattle/tin sound when I put on the heater. This seems to last until the car warms up and is very irritating. Anyone got any ideas on the cause?

I have a 2000 S40 and the passenger side headlamp has a broken alignment adjuster. Can this be fixed with a replacement adjuster or does the entire headlamp need replacing? This would be very expensive ($200.00+ installation) for a small plastic part.

Help
&
Thanks

jjflash73
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I've been driving a new '05 S40 2.4i for the last week or so and noticed that the engine sounds very raspy when idling after a cold start-up.

After a minute it goes away, and the engine is very quiet when warm, but I'm wondering if this a common characteristic of the Volvo I5 engine?

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I have searched for the S40 diesel option but I can't find any place to buy
one in the U.S. Does any one know if they sell them here? Can you buy them oversees and import them?

I know Volvo offers the wood grain, (metal) silver, and painted silver plastic interior choices. I was curious, has anybody ordered or even seen the Iced Aqua option. If so post some pictures, Im curious as to how good it looks in daylight and at night. I asked the dealer about ordering it but of course nothing is availiable yet.

I am living in vail and im trying to decide on what kind of snow tires to buy. or should i go with seasonal tires? what chall think?

I own Volvo S40, the problem is this that it doesnt accerlate that mcuh as it used to be. Is it bcuz its that new? Or can there be any other problem too. Now plz advise me wht to do. default/wink.gif' 'wink.gif' />

I have bought a old 98' volvo s40 td. Needed a diesel for miles I do and my last car, golf mk3 gti drank way too much petrol. I am only a poor student at university after all. It is a nice car but just is too heavy for the 90bhp engine. Does anyone know where I can get the power out of the engine. I have been thinking a induction kit and exhaust system but the power would only make too much...

I have a 1998 S40 which I like very much except for the clunky ride - doesn't like uneven roads. I have read that the S40 up 2000 suffered from a poor ride and handling (Top gear Maagazine). If it is that the newer shock absorber is better does the newer S40 shocker fit the 1998 series?

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First post as a Volvo owner having, with some regret I have to say, shifted from being a happy Saab 9-5 SE owner to a Volvo S40 D 'put upper witha'!!!

Anyway, is mildly vague steering with little in thbe way of driver feedback a known 'feature' of the Series 1 S40 (1999 V). Serious question as, if so, I can just lump it rather than bother my...

I would like to know if any other owner's of the Volvo S40 have particular problems with the quality of the installed RTI Car Phone.

Myself have trouble with the volume of the speakers. Let me explain myself, while driving on the freeway at a speed of 120 km/u, I hardly can hear people speaking and once I have place the volume to the top, an echo is heared by the people on the other...

does anyone know the correct wheel nut pcd for a 99ish s40? its the four stud model

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this board but wondering if anyone has replaced the seal for the turbo's oil return line. I'm pretty sure that's where the oil leak is coming from.

TIA,
Rick
2001 S40, 71k

I have a white 2000, s40 1.9l turbo...56k miles, my self being in the AFR, wating to go to basic, and being a senor in HS, i want to take my Volvo, and make it in to something nice so when i go to collage and when i get on base, ppl know i take care of my car, and how the car is mine not just a car I drive. I got some sliverstar head lights after one of mine went out, and some aftermarket...

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Third question ...

My 1999 V Volvo D is pretty good but has a problem with the driver door lock. Central locking works on all other doors, but not on driver door. The door knob is always depressed (pressed down as if locked, rather than unhappy!!) and just remains open. The garage I bought it from say this is a common problem with this car. Is that correct? If so,...

Hi every one,

Just a quick question, The horn doesn't work on my 97 S40 and the fuse for it is located under the bonnet so i had a quick look, its a rather ominous looking little black box with catches on it.
Is it just a case releasing the small but delicate looking catches and yanking it out? and are they a specific volvo fuse?
many thanks

Technoi

Got the s40 1.9d 2001 and need some advice . got the factory fitted radio model no. HU 605 and I'd like to add a aftermarket cd changer in the boot(trunk).
is this possible and if yes which make 'cos volvo one costs £500 .
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I am trying to put a subwoofer in my 2001 s40 and found i cant remove the panel around my CD deck to get to the back of it. that would be great if i could get some help in how to remove it.
thanks a lot
james

I have a 1998 S40CD Automatic. I have owned the car for 16 months and it has only done 35,000miles. It is immaculate! I have owned many cars including Toyota Camry, BMW 320, Peugeot 406 and I like this car better than any I have owned. My only gripe is the ride over bumpy (potholes, drains or even reasonable 'mends' in the road. It really bangs at the back end. I have had the...

As we all know tight waded Volvo fitted a tape radio to the S40, which these days is like revisiting the days of flat caps and B/W TV's.

The amount of useful info on fitting a CD unit (non-Volvo or Volvo) equals pretty much zero on any forum I have found. So, if you want a simple and straightforward installation, like me, pop down to your local Halfords beforen 10th February 2005...

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We purchased an 85 740 GLE and it had very little paperwork , and no manuals. Is there a place we can find an Owner's Manual archived, or does someone have one they would wish to sell?
Thanks for your help!
Melinda Dutton

My 1998 S40 has an intermittant fault on it's ignition. When you turn the key nothing happens no lights on dash etc but anhting before ignotion eg. electric windoes work perfectly. But sometimes it starts. Yesterday it died whilst driving ignition lights came on and then off and everything died, even the steering lock went on (scary). The electronic specialist garage have changed the...

Hi fellow S40ers.
Just purchased a 04.5 S40 2.4i for my wife. I know that for the 1st 30k miles all servicing is done by the dealer at 7500 mile intervals. As far as the oil goes, do I need to worry at all about checking it between services? I have other questions, but before I ask, let me read the manual first, so I don't waste members time.
thanks. Dave