Volvo S40 Questions Maintenance & Repair

What Does Code P0420 Mean

my check engine light came on and i had it scanned and the code was P0420.. what does that code mean?

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2004 Volvo S40 Stuck In Neutral

I have a 2004 Volvo S40 automatic transmission. Two days ago I accidentally spilled water onto the shifter, but I have done this a number of times over the years with no consequences. The next day I ...

I Picked Up Ngk Iridium Plugs For 2003 Volvo S40. They Say Not To Gap But I...

can i use them as is or take them back? Do iridium help gas mileage, @$4.30 a gal. it would be worth it to raise mileage.

Yesterday I Tried Several Times To Start My 2001 S40 Volvo. It Says "in Ser...

From yesterday, each time I start my car. the "in service" and "check engine" lights are on. What should I do to deal with this problem? Is it safe for me to drive on free way to have my car checked b...

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Purchased A Used 2000 S40 Volvo At An Auro Auction

i noticed the auto's adle speed seemed slow, almost to the point of stalling. I was concerned it could be the turbocarger or catalyic converter and what the estimated prices for those items are?

I Have A 2000 S40 And The Wipers Just Stopped Working. I Turn Them On And T...

My Volvo S40 2.4i Is Spraying The Windshield Wiper Fluid Onto The Headlight...

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Entire Car Shakes Only When I Accelerate!

My 2000 S40 shakes when I push the gas peddle. It seems to be worse going up an incline. If I release the gas the car stops shaking. The car sounds like it is not getting any power or like it is strug...

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Check Engine Light

I brought the car to 3 different mechanics to kill the check engine light. Each time it only stopped for one day. The light came back on the next day. They said because they did not have the right ...

I Have A 2000 S40, And My Cruise Control Will Not Set And My High Beams Com...

If The Check Engine Light Comes On.....what Could This Be Indication Of? On...

its on a volvo s40 2001....car seems to be running good but lately....seems to take a couple times to start....battery?

From Larry Q...."If The Ligth Is On You Need To Check The Codes To Know Wha...

Engine Randomly Races While Stopped

My car has randomly starting racing when at a complete stop. The rpms ramp up to 2=3k and the temperature gauge goes into the red zone. To stop it, I push hard on the brake. Does anyone know what's...

Can I Swap An 01(wrecked) Engine & Trans Into A 2000? Will The Trans Comput...

How Do I Replace Headlight Wiper Blades

2002 S40. A Month Ago, When You Start The Car, None Of The Gauges Will Work...

Car has approx 78k miles - has been taken to Volvo dealership as well as a couple of different "electrical" repair/maintenance facilities. No one can figure out what is causing this. After the car i...

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Timing Belt Or New Car? That Is The Question.

I have a 2001 s40 with 71,000. It will cost $2800 to repair. I'd prefer to fix it, but not if it's going to open a whole new can of worms. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

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Poor Mileage.

I have a 2003 Volvo S40 with just over 100,000 on the odo. Mileage has dropped to less than 20 mpg. Closer to 15 mpg. Runs very well, but "ouch" on the mileage.

I Have The S-40 Turbo. I Started Getting Transmission Problem At Less Than...

I only drove my car back and forth to the nearest subway parking lot in my neighborhood, but after a noticeable fluid leakage situation, I noticed the slippage again. I have heard of several other Vo...

I Am Having Water Leaks In My S40 T5 2004. Water Beneath The Front Seats Wh...

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