# \#v40 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/v40/5463.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2002 Volvo V40 instruments won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-v40-instruments-won-t-work/171003)
**Author:** [@crazysinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crazysinger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-v40-instruments-won-t-work/171003 "2020-10-10T16:44:04Z")
Trying to figure out why my car instruments won’t work, speedometer, tachometer, gas gauge and oil gauge. also at start up battery doesn’t hold a charge and there is a warning light that comes on with the car and an “X” … --- ## [V40-Clock & Trip Odometer reset but only in a particular parking lot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v40-clock-trip-odometer-reset-but-only-in-a-particular-parking-lot/102541)
**Author:** [@2afu2c](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2afu2c)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v40-clock-trip-odometer-reset-but-only-in-a-particular-parking-lot/102541 "2017-04-04T00:42:37Z")
In the past 5 years my clock and trip odometer have reset themselves 3 or 4 times. But it has only happened in a particular strip mall parking lot. I visit this parking lot about 4 times per month. When I pull into th… --- ## [Volvo V40 won't idle (sometimes)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v40-wont-idle-sometimes/84890)
**Author:** [@Engineer\_Amy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Engineer_Amy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v40-wont-idle-sometimes/84890 "2014-05-15T08:26:30Z")
We have an 04 Volvo V40 which won't idle when it's cold out, especially at altitude. Not all the time- it seems to be somewhat random, but it is getting more frequent. Our mechanic has replaced the MAP and TCV sensor… --- ## [Volvo clacking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-clacking-noise/79253)
**Author:** [@goslow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goslow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-clacking-noise/79253 "2013-05-12T04:14:22Z")
My trusted Volvo mechanic can't figure this out. Shortly after starting my car, there is a clacking noise that seems to be coming from an area near the glove compartment. It lasts for several minutes and then stops. The… --- ## [2000 Volvo V40 Starts but Dies Unless High RPM (Stalls Out if Idle Slows)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-v40-starts-but-dies-unless-high-rpm-stalls-out-if-idle-slows/77237)
**Author:** [@TomPDX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomPDX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 10:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-v40-starts-but-dies-unless-high-rpm-stalls-out-if-idle-slows/77237 "2013-02-09T10:35:06Z")
I'm struggling with an intermittent (of course) issue where, esp. if cold, I can't start my car unless I give it lots of gas. If I take my foot off the gas at all, it will stall, which means I drive this automatic two-f… --- ## [A/C fan on volvo 2002 v40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-fan-on-volvo-2002-v40/76284)
**Author:** [@tmontgom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmontgom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-fan-on-volvo-2002-v40/76284 "2012-12-23T02:01:50Z")
The a/c fan on my 2002 Volvo v40 will suddenly speed up for a few seconds, and then go back to the original speed. It happens if the a/c is on or off. All speeds work otherwise. Any ideas? Tom --- ## [Volvo V40 - Heater Fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v40-heater-fan/75851)
**Author:** [@seth-volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seth-volvo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v40-heater-fan/75851 "2012-12-01T21:41:01Z")
Hello, I have a 2002 Volvo V40. The heating element works, but the fan is schizophrenic. When the dial is on low, it works, but then occasionally comes on full blast for a second or two. With the dial on medium, it's a… --- ## [What's up with my Volvo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-my-volvo/46985)
**Author:** [@spoton260](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spoton260)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2011, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-my-volvo/46985 "2011-01-14T01:48:12Z")
I have a 2002 Volvo V40 that I bought used in 2004. My husband replaced one spring last year and now my mechanic says the other 3 springs are caput! What would make this happen? --- ## [Volvo V 40 has an intermittent check engine light problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v-40-has-an-intermittent-check-engine-light-problem/45792)
**Author:** [@Raluph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raluph)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v-40-has-an-intermittent-check-engine-light-problem/45792 "2010-07-22T03:26:50Z")
My 2002 Volvo V 40 has an intermittent check engine light problem. I?ve had it on the diagnostic computer which indicates the air mass meter is the cause but I?ve already replaced it twice. I?ve also replaced both … --- ## [Car using oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-using-oil/49832)
**Author:** [@0t1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/0t1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2010, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-using-oil/49832 "2010-06-04T19:44:33Z")
2000 Volvo V40, 165K, is using almost 1 quart of oil every 2000 miles. This is a recent development. There are no oil leaks under the car and no evidence of oil from the head gasket (though it's hard to visually insp… --- ## [Loss of power on my 2001 volvo s40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-on-my-2001-volvo-s40/46394)
**Author:** [@codfish02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/codfish02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-on-my-2001-volvo-s40/46394 "2010-03-21T22:48:56Z")
i bought my used s40 last July 2009. right after i bought it, i changed air filter to k&n and replace all plugs. It happened several times: 1st my wife reported that it lost power as she drove the car up the … --- ## [Volvo wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-wont-start/43624)
**Author:** [@csharp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/csharp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2010, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-wont-start/43624 "2010-02-01T16:45:24Z")
my car wont start unless i rev my engine up for a while. this is only after it sits for 3 or more hours. battery is new and it has been looked at by a mechanic who said nothing was wrong. --- ## [V40 wagon dies while driving or stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v40-wagon-dies-while-driving-or-stopped/41491)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_G\_Fox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_G_Fox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v40-wagon-dies-while-driving-or-stopped/41491 "2009-12-30T01:37:07Z")
I have a 2001 V40 Volvo wagon that I bought used. It has begun to die for seemingly no reason while I'm driving, and when I've stopped. If I leave everything off, it runs best, but if I turn on heat, air conditioning, ra… --- ## [Turn signal issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-issues/38020)
**Author:** [@cbonsell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cbonsell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2009, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-issues/38020 "2009-10-12T22:17:04Z")
i have a 2001 volvo v40. in the last year, i have had to change the front driver's side directional/turn signal bulb multiple times after the bulb would just stay on and not blink, with the rear driver's side directiona… --- ## [Volvo V40 front right coil spring repair, to do or not to do when selling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v40-front-right-coil-spring-repair-to-do-or-not-to-do-when-selling/37762)
**Author:** [@dominika](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dominika)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2009, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v40-front-right-coil-spring-repair-to-do-or-not-to-do-when-selling/37762 "2009-10-07T22:39:39Z")
I am selling my 2000 Volvo V40 and recently took it to a mechanic because it needed new brake pads, a new tumbler (the car could not start) and new lights. These repairs totaled $730. About 30 minutes after I paid for th… --- ## [State inspection before selling my Volvo V40?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-inspection-before-selling-my-volvo-v40/37417)
**Author:** [@dominika](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dominika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-inspection-before-selling-my-volvo-v40/37417 "2009-10-02T14:39:59Z")
I am selling my 2000 Volvo V40 and have recently taken it to a local garage found with car talk car mechanic finder. The car needs 2 major repairs: to replace the tumbler as the car does not start and to replace the roto… --- ## [Sell as-is, fix & sell or donate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-as-is-fix-sell-or-donate/37201)
**Author:** [@dominika](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dominika)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-as-is-fix-sell-or-donate/37201 "2009-10-01T16:13:38Z")
I need help deciding what to do with my 2000 Volvo V40 red station wagon. I just moved back from being working overseas and received this 2000 Volvo V40 from my mother as she just bought a new car. I am moving to a city … --- ## [My volvo v40 wont start but the battery isn't dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-volvo-v40-wont-start-but-the-battery-isnt-dead/36979)
**Author:** [@dominika](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dominika)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-volvo-v40-wont-start-but-the-battery-isnt-dead/36979 "2009-09-23T19:36:17Z")
I drive my 2000 Volvo almost every day around town. It has some problems that need to be repaired (front rear axel needs to be replaced) but, in general, it runs fine. Yesterday I went to turn it on and the lights, radio… --- ## [Volvo V-40 computer problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v-40-computer-problems/33499)
**Author:** [@dimizava](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dimizava)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2009, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v-40-computer-problems/33499 "2009-07-16T22:13:32Z")
I made a mistake and bought my 2000 volvo from a dealer without taking it to a mechanic to check it first. When I test drove it everything seemed perfect and the car looked in a great shape. A few month later I began to … --- ## [When buying tires do I need to get an aliignment done too?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-buying-tires-do-i-need-to-get-an-aliignment-done-too/33129)
**Author:** [@Lesgarment](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lesgarment)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2009, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-buying-tires-do-i-need-to-get-an-aliignment-done-too/33129 "2009-07-09T19:00:57Z")
I just bought four tires and had them installed on the car. The salesman wanted to sell me also an alignment job. My car was not out of alignment; the tires wore evenly, the steering wheel was on straight, etc. … --- ## [Volvo 2000 V40: unfortunately not good vibrations & front axel problem. Is it worth it to repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2000-v40-unfortunately-not-good-vibrations-front-axel-problem-is-it-worth-it-to-repair/25584)
**Author:** [@dominika](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dominika)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2000-v40-unfortunately-not-good-vibrations-front-axel-problem-is-it-worth-it-to-repair/25584 "2009-01-26T22:05:54Z")
My 2000 Volvo V40 has yet another problem. The local volvo mechanic (where I live it is impossible to find a non-dealer mechanic to fix my car) told me that my front axel needs replaced at a cost of at least $600. I just… --- ## [Should I buy a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-new-car/22986)
**Author:** [@jafairbanks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jafairbanks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2008, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-new-car/22986 "2008-12-05T21:27:11Z")
My volvo history: Love the car! - 1968 S140(?) (drove to 150k) - 1986 240 sedan (still driving and now 202K; pristine condition; mechanic tells me safe YET I'm gettin' nervous -- making more 1k trips...) - lookin…