Do I need to disconnect my car battery to recharge it?
Disconnect your car battery. Although charging a car battery while still connected or in situ is possible, it’s always a good idea to disconnect the battery before charging after a quick clean.
How do you charge a Volvo s40 battery?
Procedure
- Remove the emergency key from your Volvo keyfob.
- Use the emergency key to open the driver’s door.
- Pull the hood release and open the hood.
- Volvo battery in the engine bay. Locate the battery in the engine bay and remove the cover.
- Connect your smart charge to a power outlet.
- Allow the battery to charge.
How do I disconnect my electric Volvo?
Stop charging by pushing the button next to the charging socket. Press the lock button on the charging cable’s handle. The handle will be released/unlocked. Unplug the cable from the vehicle’s charging socket and close the charger door.
Do you need to disconnect a Volvo V40 battery?
No need to disconnect if using a smart charger with limited current capacity. If using an old style bulk charger, then it would be prudent to do so. Connect the charger positive lead to the battery positive terminal, and the charger negative to any suitable earth point of the chassis.
Where is the battery located on a Volvo S40?
Follow this tutorial to replace the battery in your Volvo S40 (2004 to 2013), Volvo V50 (2004 to 2013), Volvo C30 (2006 to 2013) and Volvo C70 (2006 to 2013). The specifications for your new battery are: The battery is located in the right side of the engine bay, near the windscreen, under the plastic cover (marked yellow in the image below):
Where is the battery charger on a Volvo?
The battery is in the trunk. If your Volvo has the battery in the trunk, you will have a positive connection in the engine bay, near the fuse box (by the driver’s strut tower), where you can connect the red (+) clamp from the battery charger.
What happens if my Volvo battery goes bad?
If your Volvo battery gets partially discharged, especially if the car has been parked for a long time, your car will not start, or it will start and show a Low Battery warning on the instrument panel. If you need help replacing the battery on your Volvo, follow this guide.