Why does my brake pedal come up slow?
The wheel cylinder pistons move against the shoes from the hydraulic pressure that is generated from the brake pedal being pressed causing the wheel to slow down. Corrosion inside that wheel cylinder can cause brake fluid to leak resulting in a loss of hydraulic pressure. This leads to a low or soft/spongy brake pedal.
What can cause slow or incomplete brake pedal return?
The primary things that cause this are either a bad master cylinder, where the seals do not hold the correct hydraulic pressure when pressing the pedal, or occasionally air in the brake lines, or leaking brake fluid out of the brake hydraulic system.
Are there any problems with the Volvo S40?
The Volvo S40 has notorious problems with the seat designs, and the only remedy is going to be replacing them with one of our newer ones. The key feels loose or wobbly when in the ignition.
What to do if your Volvo brake pedal is not working?
Check the ball joint, and if it is loose, then either buy and install a replacement or take it to a Volvo specialist. The brake pedal feels unresponsive and ‘spongy’ when you press it. It may also gradually sink towards the floor of the car. Start by replacing the brake fluid. In most cases, this will solve the issue.
Why does my key feel loose on my Volvo S40?
The key feels loose or wobbly when in the ignition. This is a common problem with the S40, largely due to the chunky design of the plastic key and the unusually high placement on the dashboard. If your key is feeling loose, then you will need to replace the key and the ignition slot mechanism with the help of a mechanic.
Why is the instrument panel on my Volvo S40 not working?
This will not store any personal information) The instrument panel is known to fail on these cars. This might not be as major a concern as you may think as it is most likely due to a poor connection between the information display and the ECU.