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#170 of 197 Re: Camshaft Valve Problem [barndoctor] by amanlapaz Jan 12, 2006 (8:53 am)
Replying to: barndoctor (Sep 10, 2005 7:30 pm) I've had the same problem for at least two years now. I've spent so much money to fix this problem and it's still not fixed. However, my car's symptoms are opposite of yours - my car accelerates/idles hot on its own - so much for buying a Volvo because of its safety reputation. In the spring of 2004, the dealership replaced the thermostat and sensor to fix this problem. It worked for about a year and a half and I'm back to the same issue. I am ready to get rid of my V40. And it only has 72k miles.
#171 of 197 Satellite Radio? by rambo5 Jan 19, 2006 (4:45 pm)
Is this car and the V50 availble with factory Sirius radio or an Ipod adapter? Replies to this message: volvomax (Jan 23, 2006 9:03 am)
#172 of 197 Re: Satellite Radio? [rambo5] by volvomax Jan 23, 2006 (9:03 am)
Replying to: rambo5 (Jan 19, 2006 4:45 pm) No.   No Volvo's are available w/ factory Sirius or ipod. IPod adaptors aren't available for the S40, yet.
#173 of 197 Re: check engine light is on [volvomax] by volvofan2 Feb 01, 2006 (12:31 pm)
Replying to: volvomax (Dec 14, 2005 8:45 am) Hello!   Just signed up, have a question on the engine light. It came on a few weeks ago, went to volvo dealership and had a part replaced. Then a week later it came on again, went back to the dealership. They worked on it for 12 hours and couldn't figure out why the light was on? Only one part wasn't reading anything on the computer. They swamped parts out and placed in another V40 and everything was fine. Then the light turned OFF. I have a warranty so they replaced the entire computer. The light stayed off. Just called to come get it and they said the light came back on briefly. Anyone had problems like this or can offer advice? Seems to be running okay, they said all the techs looked at it a volvo specialists couldn't find the reason it came on. Should I drive it? Please help. Happy with the car otherwise
#174 of 197 Constant Problems - A Volvo disappointment by cbader Feb 06, 2006 (2:05 pm)
Got the car looked great and ran great until 12000 km since then problems. Now have 45000 km. Started stalling out after warm start, new software added to computer and updates then, headlight went computer issue, ABS went, air bag light kept coming on, wouldn't start did not recognize the key. Thought problems are over key could not be released from the ignition. Dealer has been good about service - get this suggested to me with all of the problems that I am having it would be wise to get an extended warranty.
#175 of 197 Re: mystery leak [bonzel] by saphie Mar 11, 2006 (6:29 am)
Replying to: bonzel (Jan 11, 2006 1:41 pm) Hi, I have a '96 Volvo v40, she has done 150 miles and has been a gem! However, I have recently found a water in the well of the tyre area of the car as well and this worsens every time it rains. I have checked the sunroof drains and they appear fine. However, now I think it might be the rear seal on the hatch door. Did you have any joy in finding out what caused your "water in the well?"
#176 of 197 Front end problem by santafeman Apr 15, 2006 (6:09 pm)
I recently had my 2000 V40 100k mi to the dealer for the "check engine" light. I was told it's a problem with the catalytic converter. They were not exactly certain what the problem was, so they asked me to pay $280. for "upgrades" and if those upgrades did not solve the problem then one or both converters will need to be replaced $1,000. ea. (I did not know my car has a front and rear converter) I have only had it back 2 days and now the front drivers side is shaking tremendously when I accelerate above 30 mph. Yet there is no check engine light on. Does a converter pose this problem? Again, it is only when excellerating, and I noticed weeks ago a roar in that area of the car when excellerating. Also, is it typical practice that you pay to "try" repairs and if that does not fix it pay more and more until they get it right? I asked the service man if the fix does not work, do you replace my old parts and give me money back? And he laughed!! If they weren't broken in the first place why should I have to pay for them? They just got it wrong.
#177 of 197 Auto door locks? by gsnyder May 20, 2006 (5:20 am)
Just bought a 2004 V40 and so far so good. Nicest car I've ever owned. But find it funny that when I accelerate the doors don't automatically lock like you'd find on a ford taurus for pete's sake. Is this normal or do I need to have it programmed to do this? Any ideas? ">
#178 of 197 2003 Volvo V40 Brake issue by tornadocat Sep 16, 2006 (2:16 pm)
Hi.   I just bought a preowned Volvo V40 and the brakes feel funny to me, almost as if the pads are down to nothing and scraping the rotors. No gravelly grinding, but like a low rumble and possible ever-so-slight metal to metal contact.   So, I took it to a brake place and they said the brakes were in good shape and everything else looked fine--nothing weird looking.   They said it could be an ABS issue.   Before I get jacked at the dealership I thought I would post this. Any ideas?
#179 of 197 Re: Not a happy camper [alexh] by jwschwartz Sep 22, 2006 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: alexh (Mar 30, 2004 11:18 am) Hi,   I know it has been a while but did you ever figure out what the issue was with your car not starting? We bought our 2001 V40 station wagon 7 months ago and have had it in the shop 5 or 6 times since for the same kind of issue. They have done extensisve diagostic testing and still cannot figure out what the problem is. Its like a guess and check game now. Every time they replace or fix something the car is fine for a month and then it won't start again. They think it has something to do with the immobilizer now but I was just wondering if I could learn from your experience.   Thanks,   Jaime Schwartz jschwartzpriceweber.com

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