Why does my Volvo S40 use so much oil?
You find that you have to fill up your oil a lot more than you should be. A common problem in most 1.6-litre S40s, this will have one of two causes. There are two weak points in the oil system, the fuel pump and the water pump. When either of these fails, it causes overheating and means that your car will be using a lot more oil.
Why are the seats on my Volvo S40 creaking?
The seats in the front of the S40 creak excessively when you sit on them. Most mechanics will assume that this is a problem with the runners, but the real issue is going to be internal damage on the seats themselves.
Why does my Volvo engine keep stalling out?
The underlying cause is often a bad crankshaft position sensor, or sometimes a failing ignition coil (if the engine has only one coil). A faulty ignition switch that loses contact intermittently may also cause the engine to suddenly die for no reason. When this happens, open the hood and check for spark.
Why is my sunroof not working on my Volvo S40?
The problem is that there are two drainage channels on each side of the sunroof, and when they become blocked by dirt, heavy rain will go into your car rather than being channelled off correctly. This can be an easy fix though, and simply requires a good clean of the top of the car to unblock those drainage channels.
Why is my Volvo S40 ( 06 ) not starting?
My Volvo S40 (06) would not start when I turned the ignition key. I got a message that was somewhat like “Key Error, please try again”. I tried with both my keys so it wasn’t the key itself. I think I could hear some relay clicking in the on position.
Do you need a positive end for a 2005 Volvo S40?
For the 2005 S40, you’ll need a CR2032 with the positive end down. All the best to y’all.
What are the symptoms of a bad ECU?
Many other symptoms may occur that can drastically lead to an ECU failure such as: 1 Erratic idle 2 Stalling 3 Poor running condition 4 Excessive fuel usage More
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Why does my Volvo S40 T5 have a bumpy drive?
The drive is not smooth or stable. Primarily affecting the S40 T5, a bumpy drive is almost always going to be caused by wear and tear on the rear bushes on the front suspension. Those bushes don’t last very long and should be replaced with a newer type from us that is made from polystyrene and will last a lot longer.
What causes low oil pressure in a Volvo?
Low oil pressure can cause premature bearing wear and lead to internal engine component failure High oil consumption/noise from the turbo. Damaged bearing or seals in the turbo can cause these symptoms.