Volvo 2005 S40Troubleshooting & Support

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My Volvo has broken down saying brake failure

Have it towed and check the brakes. If you continue driving itlike that it will enctypt your ECU and you will have to have a factory reset...
- annaburrow12
- Aug 17, 2011
- 180 Views
- 1 Solution
The "Boot Lid Open" message

i too have the same problem but my boot does not open at all and the message says boot lid open
- carlovercn
- Apr 26, 2011
- 386 Views
- 1 Solution
My son has a 2005

Thank you for writing all the info needed and the problem to make it easy for me to help you,this problem may be a motor but as like you i...
- aehiii
- Mar 26, 2011
- 228 Views
- 1 Solution
how to change air filter

NOTE: Perform the folowing steps only after your car has NOT been running for at least an entire hour. This is a safety step to make sure...
- tupeloz
- Oct 3, 2009
- 547 Views
- 2 Solutions
I had my rear brake pads replaced and now have a

It would seem as though the anti rattle plates have been omitted when the new pads were fitted. Regards Johngee10
- procxy
- Feb 22, 2011
- 231 Views
- 2 Solutions
Just purchased used 2004.5 S40 T5. Both Low beams

If it is not the bulbs (which is possible) you will have to trace the wiring to see where you are loosing power. We have replaced 3 Central...
- john_heidelb
- Feb 4, 2011
- 188 Views
- 1 Solution
Where is the sensor for "the boot lid is...

where is the fuse for boot on volvo s40
- micktaylor16
- Jan 12, 2011
- 342 Views
- 2 Solutions
have a 2.4i volvo s40 2005 lost power coming off a

This is not always the problem. Have you changed the fuel filter, checked the relay, and checked the gas cap(This keeps the fuel tank under...
- ksmith585
- Jan 16, 2011
- 329 Views
- 2 Solutions
volvo s40 t5 2005, water

Most likely the sunroof drains are clogged. It happened to mine, the floormats and floors were soaked, especially behind the drivers side....
- garegochaco
- Aug 30, 2010
- 708 Views
- 1 Solution
my volvo says i need an anti skid service and my

I surmise there is a fault in the anti-lock braking system. I'm surprised that would be considered an "immobilizing" problem,...
- apulido88
- Nov 18, 2010
- 539 Views
- 1 Solution
Need to change the left side low beam headlight.

It might be hard to get to like that. You will see a silver metal bar with a 90 degree angle at the top that goes straight down behing the...
- thomas_loepf
- Jul 9, 2010
- 212 Views
- 1 Solution
what does power system service urgent message mean

Posssible charging system fault. Alternator/battery etc. If the battery is not charging and you use vehicle it will breakdown
- gail_white15
- May 18, 2010
- 1399 Views
- 1 Solution
Engine system service required. Code P2584, P242F

P242F is excessive ash accumulation in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). Cure is replacement of DPF at £400!
- rachelgraffi
- Apr 14, 2009
- 2304 Views
- 1 Solution
how do you change the air filter on volvo s40 2005

under the hood towards the front of the car there is a rectangular cover, with 2 phillips screws holding it down. take out the 2 screws...
- larry5387
- Jun 30, 2010
- 438 Views
- 1 Solution
where is the low side port for the ac system

its on the big pipe between th efirewall and the compressor. I do not advise trying to recharge anything if you dont know what you are...
- gac200942
- Jul 1, 2010
- 211 Views
- 1 Solution