# \#s40 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/s40/1655.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Volvo s40 2005 power failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-2005-power-failure/176011)
**Author:** [@Peter.ball77\_174617](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter.ball77_174617)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-2005-power-failure/176011 "2021-04-07T17:58:00Z")
Hi all, now I’m having an issue with my volvo. I drove it fine the last week with no issues (including yesterday) but this morning it wouldn’t start saying system break error and some other erro codes. This happened a … --- ## [2008 Volvo S40 - Pilot Assist Auto Hold Braking feature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-s40-pilot-assist-auto-hold-braking-feature/172831)
**Author:** [@RebeccaGrant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RebeccaGrant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-s40-pilot-assist-auto-hold-braking-feature/172831 "2020-12-01T21:21:44Z")
Does this year, make and model have the Pilot Assist Auto Hold Braking feature? --- ## [2001 volvo s40 transmission fluid. Change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s40-transmission-fluid-change/34494)
**Author:** [@codfish02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/codfish02)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s40-transmission-fluid-change/34494 "2020-11-01T19:47:50Z")
Just bought 2001 s40 with 88k miles. Transmission is smooth but when I checked the dipstick the fluid color is a kind of dark. I was thinking of changing it. Here are my questions/doubts: 1. The fluid is ATF D… --- ## [S40 19T cranks for half a second, and only half a second. I'm stumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s40-19t-cranks-for-half-a-second-and-only-half-a-second-im-stumped/62085)
**Author:** [@Lavid2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lavid2002)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s40-19t-cranks-for-half-a-second-and-only-half-a-second-im-stumped/62085 "2020-09-11T20:48:59Z")
This 2000 Volvo S40 19T wont start. Here is what I have done about it... New Battery Starter bench tested (Good) New alternator (Bad diode) Cleaned connections on battery, starter, and alt. The car cranks fo… --- ## [2009 Volvo S40 hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-s40-hesitation/140066)
**Author:** [@KevinWatson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinWatson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-s40-hesitation/140066 "2019-05-10T07:09:58Z")
My 2009 Volvo S 40 2.0 litre hesitates as you start of using the auto transmission. Hesitation happens as you accelerate and also hesitates as it changes down. Agent scanned unit with loss of signal between TCM and ECM … --- ## [Volvo S40 Won't Start - Just Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-wont-start-just-clicks/48554)
**Author:** [@rowicS40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rowicS40)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-wont-start-just-clicks/48554 "2018-08-15T03:06:53Z")
I have a 2001 Volvo S40 that depending on the day won't start. The engine doesn't even sound like it attempts to turn over - it just makes a click. If you turn the key 4 to 5 times then the engine turns over fine. It … --- ## [2004 Volvo S40 AC stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-s40-ac-stops/120717)
**Author:** [@RalphStever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RalphStever)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-s40-ac-stops/120717 "2018-07-10T03:08:27Z")
AC/heat in automatic mode stops. Will start working when fan is in 1 - 5 setting. Solutions. --- ## [To buy or not to buy: 2006 Volvo S40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-2006-volvo-s40/116622)
**Author:** [@jaymem001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaymem001)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-2006-volvo-s40/116622 "2018-05-02T16:47:38Z")
Is this a good car? Would you buy one with over 200k on it? --- ## [Fuel regulator ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-regulator/114789)
**Author:** [@Conquer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Conquer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-regulator/114789 "2018-04-01T19:39:20Z")
\[IMG\_20180318\_084630\] --- ## [Post-Repair from shop and further damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-repair-from-shop-and-further-damage/108749)
**Author:** [@kellyvolvos40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kellyvolvos40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-repair-from-shop-and-further-damage/108749 "2017-10-19T20:15:43Z")
I had an accident and my front end suspension was damaged on the passenger front side. Damages on the physical body were to the Fender, some to the front door, and front bumper. It was towed to a shop, the shop estimate… --- ## [My car cranks but won't start until I press on the gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-cranks-but-wont-start-until-i-press-on-the-gas-pedal/95794)
**Author:** [@jasonvolvos40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasonvolvos40)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-cranks-but-wont-start-until-i-press-on-the-gas-pedal/95794 "2016-09-25T22:30:52Z")
I have a 2001 volvo s40 1.9T. In the morning my car start up fine every morning. After it's driven for 10 minutes then I turn off the engine. When I restart, it won't start back up until I press on the gas pedal. Can s… --- ## [Volvo-specific Calipers vs Universal Calipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-specific-calipers-vs-universal-calipers/91972)
**Author:** [@riffobsessed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riffobsessed)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2015, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-specific-calipers-vs-universal-calipers/91972 "2015-12-18T00:15:35Z")
I have a 2004 Volvo S40 4 cylinder and I need new rear calipers (both) - I did some research online and saw that the Volvo specific brand calipers are almost $200 for each one, where as the generic / universal calipers a… --- ## [VANISHING oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vanishing-oil/84240)
**Author:** [@AROC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AROC)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vanishing-oil/84240 "2014-03-25T06:53:15Z")
I have a 2008 Volvo S40. I bought it used less than a year ago, at around 68k miles from a volvo dealership in my area. At just before my 75000 maintenance, I noticed that my oil light flickered while I made turns. Turns… --- ## [Volvo s40 2007 - High-pitch whiny/whistling sound from under hood. Cause? Link of recording attached](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-2007-high-pitch-whiny-whistling-sound-from-under-hood-cause-link-of-recording-attached/83037)
**Author:** [@picklehead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/picklehead)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-2007-high-pitch-whiny-whistling-sound-from-under-hood-cause-link-of-recording-attached/83037 "2014-01-15T06:31:23Z")
Two days ago, after driving my 2007 s40 t5 (about 80K miles) for about 1.5 hrs (highway), a high-pitched whiny/whistling sound started from under the hood. The noise occurs when the car is in motion and when parked. Note… --- ## [2001 Volvo s40; key won't turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s40-key-wont-turn/82500)
**Author:** [@ellamking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellamking)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2013, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s40-key-wont-turn/82500 "2013-12-03T04:39:19Z")
The key is starting to have trouble turning; where I wiggle it around, it eventually turns, but I can feel it catching. Sometimes after giving up and going back to it. I can always make it not work by leveraging the ke… --- ## [P0420 and P0015 "B" codes returned on 2003 Volvo S40 during emissions test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-and-p0015-b-codes-returned-on-2003-volvo-s40-during-emissions-test/81795)
**Author:** [@Loretta\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Loretta_C)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2013, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-and-p0015-b-codes-returned-on-2003-volvo-s40-during-emissions-test/81795 "2013-10-16T02:40:48Z")
OK my mechanically inclined friends. My 2003 Volvo S40 Turbo (140K miles) came back with the following during emissions inspection (and failed). Any idea what this will cost? Is it worth fixing? P0420 Catalyst system eff… --- ## [P0128 and P0420 on 2001 Volvo S40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0128-and-p0420-on-2001-volvo-s40/81716)
**Author:** [@CorbanRussel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CorbanRussel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0128-and-p0420-on-2001-volvo-s40/81716 "2013-10-10T20:48:37Z")
So i've had this volvo for about 6 months now. I knew when I purchased it that the two codes being thrown were p0128-Engine coolant temperature, and p0420- Cat efficiency Bank 1. Inspecting mechanic said it needed a new … --- ## [Negative battery cable for 2005 volvo s40 t5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negative-battery-cable-for-2005-volvo-s40-t5/78913)
**Author:** [@rakey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rakey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 9:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negative-battery-cable-for-2005-volvo-s40-t5/78913 "2013-04-26T09:34:42Z")
The dealer wants $200.00 plus just for the cable and another $200.00 plus to install. An online parts store also has it for $200.00, but suggests I buy one from a generic parts store. I just did for $15.00. Question: are… --- ## [1. hesitation and bucking,2. negative battery cable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-hesitation-and-bucking-2-negative-battery-cable/78358)
**Author:** [@rakey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rakey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-hesitation-and-bucking-2-negative-battery-cable/78358 "2013-03-31T00:33:28Z")
Dealer is telling me I need a fuel pressure sensor for about $470.00 P&L. I was hoping it would be the PEM which is still under the extended warranty. Is the sensor and the PEM one and the same? By the way, 99% of the t… --- ## [2005 volvo s40 engine boggs when i accelerate hard on cold days within first couple of minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-s40-engine-boggs-when-i-accelerate-hard-on-cold-days-within-first-couple-of-minutes/77123)
**Author:** [@Ldenorio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ldenorio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2013, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-s40-engine-boggs-when-i-accelerate-hard-on-cold-days-within-first-couple-of-minutes/77123 "2013-02-04T01:45:50Z")
hi i have a 2005 volvo s40 i on a cold day when i start car and take off it boggs, there is no pep it seems like its struggling, after a couple minutes of driving she is back to normal. i replaced spark plugs - no diff- … --- ## [Replace rims, new tires, or suspension?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-rims-new-tires-or-suspension/76656)
**Author:** [@Leopards78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leopards78)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-rims-new-tires-or-suspension/76656 "2013-01-12T23:53:44Z")
Recently purchased a used Volvo S40. Once on the highway, noticed front end vibration. Dealer said one rim was bent and tires were cupped. Tried to straighten the rim, but made no promises. Vibration still present. T… --- ## [Car won't start unless I give it gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-unless-i-give-it-gas/76217)
**Author:** [@shanebebber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanebebber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-unless-i-give-it-gas/76217 "2012-12-21T19:00:48Z")
I own a 2001 Volvo S40. At first I had a problem getting it to stay running on the first start. Before when I started the car it would stall the first or second time. Then I would give it a little gas, let off and it wou… --- ## [2005 volvo 240t5---check engine light and gas cap aka fuel tank cap---delayed affect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-240t5-check-engine-light-and-gas-cap-aka-fuel-tank-cap-delayed-affect/74094)
**Author:** [@rakey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rakey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-240t5-check-engine-light-and-gas-cap-aka-fuel-tank-cap-delayed-affect/74094 "2012-08-17T04:53:31Z")
The dreaded light came on and after checking the internet I bought an after market gas cap at the local chain store---and it worked! The light went out---for about a week. So I bought a factory cap from a volvo parts hou… --- ## [Volvo S40; Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-please-help/71562)
**Author:** [@cardiffboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cardiffboy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2012, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-please-help/71562 "2012-03-23T09:47:51Z")
! head light reflecter wobble how can i stop it --- ## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/70323)
**Author:** [@pumpkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pumpkin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2012, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/70323 "2012-01-11T06:11:02Z")
2001 volvo s40. Diagostics performed. Error codes for the timing belt and temperature sensor. These were replaced. The check engine light still comes on/stays on. --- ## [Volvo S40 2004 Check Engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-2004-check-engine-light/69652)
**Author:** [@christo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-2004-check-engine-light/69652 "2011-11-24T16:16:19Z")
My mothers 2004 Volvo S40 (original body style) has an illuminated check engine light. Dad took it to their local San Diego Volvo dealer. Unable to get a code from the cars computer and guessing the problem might be w… --- ## [Transmission "Clunk" Noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-clunk-noise/69278)
**Author:** [@trothous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trothous)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-clunk-noise/69278 "2011-11-07T01:46:06Z")
I have a 2007 volvo S40 T5 AWD with 25,000 miles. When driving at slower speeds and I let off the gas, I hear a "clunking" noise similar to driving over a lose manhole cover. The car makes a very slight jerk as well. … --- ## [Air conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning/63298)
**Author:** [@Sonia22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sonia22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning/63298 "2011-04-03T17:06:33Z")
THE AIR IN MY 2007 VOLVO S40 IS BLOWING COOL AIR WHEN I FIRST TURN THE AIR ON, MINUTES LATER IT WILL CONTINUE TO BLOW LESS COOL AIR UNTIL THE AIR IT BLOWS IS HOT. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY PUT FREEON BUT IT DIDNT… --- ## [Engine Whistle at Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-whistle-at-idle/63118)
**Author:** [@trothous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trothous)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2011, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-whistle-at-idle/63118 "2011-03-29T14:27:13Z")
My 2007 Volvo S40 T5 AWD has an engine whistle at idle, but it stops momentarily when I turn the stearing wheel left or right, then comes back. Whats up? --- ## ['07 Volvo S40 2.4i Acting Weird: Seems electrical?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-volvo-s40-2-4i-acting-weird-seems-electrical/62838)
**Author:** [@dee1123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dee1123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-volvo-s40-2-4i-acting-weird-seems-electrical/62838 "2011-03-21T15:27:35Z")
I've had my '07 Volvo S40 for almost a year. It has a little over 60K miles on it and is serviced regularly. Within the last 3 months, I've noticed some weird things happening occasionally: -Trouble starting wh… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/s40/1655.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=s40)