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(6 DEC 2005) I talked with Sales at Dension USA about iPod connectivity for the S40 and V50...

They were very nice and indicated that the ice>Link:Fibre iPod connector product that they are developing may be ready for the S40/V50 models in April or May 2006...

Here's a link that summarizes the product: http://www.densionusa.com/icelink_fibre_info.htm

When I called, they put me on their wait list...If you're interested in the product, it may not hurt to give 'em a call to: A) get on the list and B) provide some critical mass that may compel faster development by their team...

Their phone # is (USA) 866.822.3673...

The other question that I had for Dension was: Will the ice>Link:Fibre be compatible with Volvo's Premium Sound System package offering for the S40/V50? Answer? Too early to tell, as Dension has a full suite of testing they will need to do with each radio system...My guess is that, since the Premium Sound package uses M.O.S.T modular component fibre technology, it is fairly likely...but that's speculation...

All that said: for me, sooner the better as i'm gonna pull the trigger on a new V50 and think it's time to put my 93 civic si to bed...

I am posting this on both S40 and V50 forums…

JMcB

This may sound like a ridiculous question, but I am going to change the brake rotors and pads on the front of the car. I would like to know where I can mount the jack stands.
If I jack the car up using the recommended jack points in the owners manual, where can I place the jack stands.

Pictures are worth a 1000 words.

Thanks in advance for the help

When I try to lock or unlock my 2004 Volvo S40 T5, all the locks work except for the rear driver's door lock.

I checked the fuse for the door locks and it was fine.

When I lock or unlock the doors I can hear a clicking, so I disassembled the rear door and narrowed it down to this black box.

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I opened the box and plugged it back into the wiring - one of the relays inside it is the source of the clicking noise.

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I researched the relays and found this site but couldn't find any I could buy to replace but just this site:
Relay site

I called two Volvo dealerships to see if I could get this part replace but neither of them could find the part I was asking about and gave me this part number:

31253515 for $170

I think that this door control unit is the issue, does anyone know where I can buy a replacement part?

Door control unit

Or could it be something else like greasing the door terminals?

Hey everyone!

This is my first post, I just picked up a 2005 Volvo S40 T5 about 2 weeks ago. I love that car, just wish my first post would have been about something better.

2 days ago i started to hear an odd hum (maybe a whistle) once the engine gets warm ( 20 miles of driving). The sound is coming from the belt side not the turbo side. Advance auto seems to think its the begining of a belt squeak. I plan on spraying with belt conditioner tonight to see if that stops. Fingers crossed, but has anyone else had anything similar?

Then this morning I started the car, drive 15 miles and the check engine light came on. Advance Auto pulled the code and it came up:

P2187 - System too lean at idle - Bank 1

Any clue what this could be? Its really making me nervous. You hate seeing engine lights 2 weeks after buying a car.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks,
Mike

Just bought a 2006 S40 2.4i about a week ago and just noticed tonight that when I pulled in my driveway that after I turned the car off, got out and locked the doors, that it sounded like the engine was cooling down or that something was still running under the hood...? It turned off after maybe a minute so not too concerned but I'm new to the whole Volvo/cars thing in general, so just looking for some clarification as to what the car was doing even after I took the key out. As far as I know, this is the first time that I noticed it since I got the car. Thank you!

Hello All,

I'm new to this forum but now after 80k (rewarding) miles with my 04.5' S40 T5 I have a frustrating problem and need help. My A/C system seems to have a intermittent issue such that the compressor cuts off after a few minutes and will not come back on until I leave it or the car off for some time. This issue just started on these hotter days (Atlanta area). I've a bit handy so I checked the refrigerent to verify the level is normal. Also, I reset the pressure switch so to rule out bad connection. I have no "MIL" lights or anything either. Again this really only happens occationally and only on hot (>80*) days... Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I was wondering how the tire pressure sensors work - where they are and how they communicate back to the car. Are they built into the wheel? floating around? wired? wireless? The reason I'm asking is because I'm wondering what happens if you replace the factory wheels with aftermarket wheels. I need new tires and the 2008 factory wheels are not the nicest design. Plus I'd prefer to put some lower profile tires and upgrade from 16 inch to 17, maybe 18. It's a shame because the 2010 I had as a loaner had a much nicer design than my 2008.

Got my car back from the auto electrician and its now running on all four cylinders without replacing the body control unit, my problem now is i have no power steering. checked the fuse box inside the car the fuse is fine but i have no idea how to tell if the 80 amp midi fuse from the fuse box under the bonnet is blown as it has no inspection window so i cant see the connection. If anyone knows how to check the midi fuse , or whether the body control unit or other controller has any bearing on the power steering, your help will be greatly appreciated.

The mechanic changed the column lock of my 2005 volvo s40 and had to uptade a software for that, after that the cruise control, horn and radio controls stopped working, where could be the trouble?

Also the SRS light is on, and the scanner code says Drivers airbag signal too high! Now the mechanic says i have to change the clockspring. do i have to do it?

Hello !

I have an S40 T5 2007. I often forget to close my sunroof or windows and I was wondering if there was a way to close the windows or sunroof with the key... I tried but got nothing :S

Also.. Is there a way to know what firmware version I have (So that I know if I need to go to the dealer for updates..)

Thanks !

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So i recently bought a 2004.5 s40 2.0 d s from a friend for £1000 which in my eyes is good business, it has 64,000 on the clock but has been in a slight crash but all has been fully repaird, The problem with the car is it is only running on 2 cylinders as there is no pulse from 2 of the injectors. Now from what iv been told and managed to work out , that rules out an ecu problem as the vehicle is still running and points to a wiring one, which is all the better for me as this should be cheaper to fix. But before the gentleman took my car he explained something about the s40 2004 onwards had a special wiring loom which could not be simply spliced and repaired at certain points and therefore a full new loom may be necassary which costs £550 , now iv spoken to a few mechanics altho electrical is not there speciallity they say that sounds a little more than fishy so im hoping someone can educate me and put me straight.

thanks in advance for any help cheers

I’ve been feeling for quite some time now low but persistent vibration not exclusively through the steering wheel. It's not really strong so I'm not even sure if it's normal or not since the car always had slight vibration from the T5 engine through the steering wheel.

I thought maybe it had to do with the wheels or tires somehow but I’m not convinced because it starts vibrating not only when I’m getting at higher speed, let say above 50 miles/hr (80km/hr) but also mostly when the engine is under load. When going downhill I don’t particularly feel it. It also seems to go away a bit when going at much higher speed, let say above 75/80 miles/hr (120/130km/hr). But obviously I’m not going that fast all that often with the speed limits around here. I’m not sure what it is.

I was curious if someone might know where I should start looking and how to trouble shoot it?

FYI: the car is a S40 FWD 2005 T5 with about 36000miles on it.

I just bought a 2007 S40 T5 with the premium sound system. After days of research, it seems this is the only car in the world that can not connect an ipod. The local dealer and Volvo North America both told me they discontinued the adapter kit because it produced poor quality sound. I've contacted Dension, Kenwood, Pioneer and most local car audio shops with no luck. The only options I've found are those terribe FM transmitters and modulators.

The only promising angle I've seen is through Bluetooth. My car currently doesn't have bluetooth, but it can be installed. Has anyone had any luck with bluetooth ipod adaptors? Or any other means of connecting an ipod to the 2007 s40 stereo?

Any help or suggestions are appreciated.

I have a 2nd hand 2004.5 S40, the brake vacuum pump has been buzzing loudly since I bought it 2 years ago. It starts whenever I stick the key in (car not running yet), and it won't stop buzzing after I shut off the engine, it will continue for another 5-10 minutes.
Another issue is the pump is EXTREMELY hot, even after running for only a short while.
Is that normal? I've been to 2 mechanics but can't find out what's wrong.

One of the mechanics replaced relay and the pump, but nothing happened.

thanks!

Very strange issue here. The rear windows on our 2005 S40 roll down automatically and randomly on their own. It first happened when my wife unlocked the car with the remote key, but now it happens randomly. Anybody ever seen this before or have an idea what it might be? We recently brought it in for the 52500 mile service but as far as I know they didn't touch any electronics.

Thanks
Chris

The evolve body kit for 2005 S40. It exists, have seen it, almost oredered it a year ago, back into working on mt car, want to purchase. cant find full evolve body kit any where....am I stupid or did they disappear? and if they did disappear what the next best thing and where?.....already seen heico but they only offer front or rear no full or side skirts. thanks in advance for any help......ps anyone have any used 18 or 19 inch rims that would fit S40

Hi there! I recently bought a 2007 S40 2.4i (manual transmission). I really wanted manual, but there were no manual T5s. (I don't think I had the money for a T5 at the time, anyway.) I would really like to turbo charge the engine, however. I'm wondering, though, if it's a bad idea. Or there's a particular type of turbo charger you're supposed to get? Or somehow put a T5 engine in a 2.4i?

If the WHOLE idea is just way off, are there any other alternatives to affect performance? Big (LOTS of HP/Torque) and small(Little cheap changes)? (Air intakes, things of that nature.)

Thanks a bunch!

Newbie here...I have an 07' T5 with 50k miles and recently I've been having issues with the AC and I'm hoping someone can help me out. When I turn my AC on, the cold air starts blowing through the vents and then suddenly the airflow will stop blowing even though I hear the blower. I can turn it up all the way and still no airflow even though the blower is making the noise. Hopefully someone can give me an idea of what could be happening. Thanks

My key fobs seem to work intermittently. After replacing the battery, I still have the problem. Since the issue is not only with one but both fobs I figure the problem is in the car. After looking around online I found this:

>>Keyless entry: The keyless entry may work intermittently because a small screw in the unit works loose >>and parts fall out of place inside. (2004-06)

from http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com...o-s40-v50-6.htm

Does anyone know what/where this unit is?

Hi there,
I am about to pick up my new to me s40 T5 this week.
the tires on the car are "infinity" brand and look quite new- since the car is just off lease with 60000 kms on it, i think the dealership where it came from put cheap tires on it.
While I am willing to drive with these for a bit, what tires would you recommend as replacements.

Graham
Belleville Ontario CANADA

PS Anyone put sirius satellite radio in their s40?

Hello everyone,

I have a 2005 Volvo S40 2.4i with 57000km's, I've owned the vehicle for about 9 months, I use either 5w30 or 10w30 synthetic oil and use 93 octane gas. Upon startup, there is a very loud rattling noise (Lifters?) The problem arises when the engine is brought up to normal operating temperature, then allowed to sit for a certain period of time before starting. If the engine is cold, it will not make the noise, if its hot, it will not make the noise. I've heard things about hydraulic lifter problems, or possibly oil pressure issues. Or is this a normal sound for this engine?

Hi. I have a 2004.5 Volvo S40. Starting two days ago, the rear windows are always in a down position whenever I return to the car. To be specific, I leave the car locked with all the windows rolled up, and the rear ones seem to roll themselves down when I'm not watching. Since noticing the problem, I have stood and waited for up to five minutes, and they don't roll down. But whenever I inevitably return to the car, whether that be ten minutes or four hours later, the rear windows are down.

Basically, I'm not looking forward to the headache of getting this fixed. Has anyone ever seen this problem or have any idea of what the cause could be? I've tried numerous variations, including not locking the doors, disabling the auto-lock feature, locking the car from the door instead of the keyless remote. There is nothing else noticably wrong with the car, no electrical problems or other strange behaviors. Nor could I find similar stories in any of these forums or elsewhere. And it happens when I'm too far away from the car to be me accidentally doing it from my own remote...

I believe the firmware is up-to-date, and I don't want to pay $100 just to have it reloaded and not solve the problem. I saw a reference to the "door and window control modules" somewhere, maybe they should be swapped out? If nothing else, would it be possible to have the windows physically locked in the 'up' position, so they can't roll down at all?

Thanks all!

Hi there,
I am new here, and have just purchased a used S40.
I noticed that the the trunk will not open when I press the trunk release from the remote FOB. I can open the trunk from the trunk release at the back of the car and when the car is locked, the trunk also locks.

Also, the alarm does not seem to work. When I press the panic button on the remote nothing happens. The red led on the dash does flash when I lock the car. Where is the siren for the alarm located. Is it connected to the horn or is it a seperate unit

Are these options or is this a standard feature on the car.

Thank in advance

2005 S40 2.4i
I love this car, i have owned it about 3 years now. But it all of a sudden started having some major issues! Of coarse right as it just rolled over 100,000 miles, we were thinking about selling it, but decided it's such a nice car lets just keep it till it dies. Looks like that time is a lot closer then we thought.
Issues Currently:
1) Since i bought it, its always had what sounds like a major exhaust leak. Its really loud and noisy in the morning, but even driving it, you hit the gas and you can hear what sounds like a bad header leak. Iv check the bolts and gaskets, all seem fine. Its gotten much louder in the past 6 months.
2)The Engine Light popped on. Pulled the code and it said it was the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor. I have not replaced it yet as it has had no bad effect. But the engine is getting harder to start after sitting for periods of time. I believe its because of this Sensor from what i have read.
3) The A/C System is acting crazy. It will work great for ten minutes, then the air goes warm. If you turn the compressor button off for 30 seconds to a minute, it works great, for about 5 to 10 minutes.
4) 2 Days ago, it started leaking oil. From the passenger side wheel area. The suspension is covered in oil, but there is no oil anywhere in the engine bay.

As of now i think thats it, I HOPE!!!

Can anybody put any insight into any of this??? I would greatly appreciate it!!!

I have owned all GM Trucks my whole life, but I bought this car for my wife 3 Years ago because of the Safety factor, plus it looks great and drives like a $100,000 car! So i am very mechanically inclined, i do all my own work to the trucks. But this Volvo has me stumped!!! Help Please!

I know that by improving the car's ability to breathe you achieve an increase in power, but is spending $300 on a K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake really worth it? It seems to me that the stock intake set-up, with an OEM K&N filter replacement, is more efficient because it is actually pulling air from the front bumper. This is much cooler and denser air than the Typhoon system would be pulling in; which has the filter inside the engine bay and requires you to remove the stock air box and ducting. Also, the Typhoon CAI system has been known to have problems with overheating of the ECU. All of this combined has me wondering; K&N OEM filter replacement or Typhoon CAI? I'm ready for any and all opinions as long as they're not retarted.

I recently put a turbo on my 2005 S40 and its producing to much boost, to the point where it makes going through traffic almost imbarable. i try and tune the computer for the turbo but it wont take any of the codes. ive had it at the volov dealership 2 times for this problem. i wanna get this fixed before i end up blowing the motor. any suggestions?

I have a 6 speed '05 Turbo and for the past year or so, I've been having problems with the turbo kicking out. It often happens on the highway - trying to get up to speed and when it kicks out, it is very s l o w!! Sometimes, when driving in town, it will kick out so suddenly that it jerks me. I took it to a dealer and they didn't really know what was up so, thought I'd see if anyone had any ideas

Thank you!!!

I have a v40 t4 1997 ® with a 5WK9604 air mass sensor. since having an oil leak between the sump and turbo repaired, the emissions warning light (orange box with a green triangle and a strange black pyramid inside) has come on as has the traction control off light. The cooling fan for the engine is also coming on now unnecessarily which it did not do before. I have changed the mass air flow meter for another used siemens 5WK9604 unit which did initially (for about 10 miles and a bit of heavy acceleration) seem to work but after a short run on the motorway both traction control and emissions lights were back on. Since this has happened I have noticed the fuel pump is not priming at stage 2 on the ignition as it did before and the cooling fan is back on when i turn the engine off even if it is cool. I have had a K&N filter and an eco-tec valve fitted for 18+ months and this never affected the car before. Has anyone got a solution? Please!! It's doing my head in!

Hi, this is my first post here and I really hope this is the type of forum where members are willing to help and provide prompt and helpful responses. I'm a college student and my university is on the side of a mountain in northern Utah so naturally I want an AWD car. I'm looking at the 2007 S40 T5 AWD because of its looks, features, and price. I'm also considering it because my older brother has had two Volvo products(a late model S70 and a 2006 XC90 T6 AWD) which they loved and had good experiences with. Keep in mind that their S70 still was a low mileage car when they traded it for their XC90 which is now starting to show some wear, i.e. exterior trim pieces detaching from the car body, etc.

Basically, I want to know what kind of issues to expect with the S40 T5.
For Example:

Bulb failures
Auto transmission/drive-train/awd system issues
electrical issues
engine problems
fit and finish problems
squeaks and rattles <-- really want to know about this one

Please help! I cannot afford to have a lemon for a car.

I have 2004 S40 ran 80,000 miles. all of sudden A/C stopped working, blows hot air. Also check engine light came on at the same time. I checked the fuses and found a fuse(Engine sensor valves and A/C relay, 15A) was blown up. I put a new one but it went out immediately. Anyone have any idea what went wrong? Any similar experience? Thanks in advance.

hey guys, i've got an s40 t5. It runs and shifts smoothly and drives great, but when i want to put it into geartronic mode nothing happens, it just stays in Drive. It doesn't matter if i'm stopped or moving, it's the same story. There is no hesitation like it wants to switch but can't, it just keeps driving down the road like i didn't do anything. I've been looking all over the internet, and while there are a lot of problems discussed with the newer volvo transmissions, i can't find anything that deals with this specifically. Any help you all can give me would be awesome.

My 2004.5 volvo s40 had check engine light on weeks ago. Then the dealer replaced the pvc oil trap but the light was still on. Two days later, the light was off itself with no reason. I sent it to the shop to check the buzzing brake vacuum pump. After the technician moved the pump away and put it back, the check engine light was on again and the information center showed engine service required. The codes were ECM 531d and 900e. Yet the amazing thing was that after the technician scanned the car and turned it on again, the light was off and did not come back until now. Should I send it to the dealer's shop to check the problem again? Or just discard it since the light does not show up any more? Thanks a lot!

Hey there,
I am a neurotic new s40 owner (2007 new to me)
and I just got blood from a mosquito on the pillar between the windshield and the driver door.
IT is a mark on the lighter gray fabric on the pillar.
What do I use to clean it?
It just happened and I DON'T want to make it worse.
I just got the car this week.
I NEED YOUR HELP ASAP

Graham
graham.maureen@sympatico.ca

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