V40 stalling while driving Topic is solved

kajsa · Post by **kajsa** » 12 Nov 2003, 15:51

Hi,

Leasing a 2003 V40 (automatic). All is well except for one minor detail... It's stalling.

First time it happened was after only 25 miles standing at a red light. No problems starting the car again.

Second time it happened was after 300 miles while driving 45 mph. Was able to move the car to the side and stop. Had no problems starting the car again.

Took the car to the service people but they can't find anything wrong. The service person took the car for an extensive drive (75 miles) and of course nothing happened then. Murphy's law.

Any suggestions on what could be going on?

Thanks,

Kajsa

peterketer · Post by **peterketer** » 17 Nov 2003, 07:44

See my problems under stalling. Sounds the same

Post by **matthew1** » 17 Nov 2003, 09:38

Both of you: Run a few tanks with a good fuel additive, one that removes water. Then change to a different fuel station from now on. Those steps may clear it up if you are buying bad gasoline.

DG · Post by DG » 04 Apr 2004, 13:52

Cross-posted, but may be important for you. I had a long series of problems that were seemingly unsolvable on a 2002 V70. Get the Volvo field technician involved. There are apparently many, many possibilities for causes from places you would never expect (mostly because of the computer system interactions). In my case, a mechanical failure, an idle arm was defective (only determined rather quickly by the field technician). It was sensitive to cold, humid weather. Putting the piece in the freezer and replacing it duplicated the problem. It had been stalling every few days. One year without stalling so far.