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by shaun-norwich
22 Dec 2009, 04:27
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Instrument panel on the dashboard does not illuminate
Replies: 7
Views: 10752

Re: can anybody help

hi all once again. had to take my car to volvo main dealer who fault tested it and found that the wiring lomb from the passenger side front headlight had a short in it which had burnt right back to headlight switch. the good news is that i went to a local breakers yard and got another headlight swit...
by shaun-norwich
20 Dec 2009, 13:49
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Instrument panel on the dashboard does not illuminate
Replies: 7
Views: 10752

Re: can anybody help

hi all once again. the problem was the fuse, just had to find which fuse box fuse no6 was in. down to the right of the throttle pedal. well i have changed the blown fuse and guess what???????? major problems now. i now have a burnt out headlight switch, and melted main plug that plugs on to the back...
by shaun-norwich
20 Dec 2009, 03:36
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Instrument panel on the dashboard does not illuminate
Replies: 7
Views: 10752

Re: can anybody help

yes the instrument panel and the lights behind the heater swiches are the ones that i have lost. how could i have inadvertantley turned the rheostat off, how do i turn it back on. if you are on about the wheel that you turn to dull the instrument panel lights turning the wheel does not do anything. ...
by shaun-norwich
19 Dec 2009, 14:50
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Instrument panel on the dashboard does not illuminate
Replies: 7
Views: 10752

Instrument panel on the dashboard does not illuminate

hi there all. i have a 1996 volvo s40 1.8L t4
the instrument panel on the dashboard does not illuminate and i cannot find out where the fuse is for the instrument panel. is it possible for anybody to point me in the right direction
many thanks
shaun :)
by shaun-norwich
20 Oct 2009, 09:55
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: engine does'nt seem to heat up
Replies: 2
Views: 688

Re: engine does'nt seem to heat up

yes i have checked the coolant level and yes she was burped
by shaun-norwich
20 Oct 2009, 09:07
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: engine does'nt seem to heat up
Replies: 2
Views: 688

engine does'nt seem to heat up

hi all, i am wondering if anybody can help me ????????????? i have a p reg volvo s40 with the t4 type engine. the problem that i have is now the colder weather has arrived the engine does'nt seem to heat up. i have replaced the radiator and thermostate this year. if i start my car on the drive and l...
by shaun-norwich
13 Apr 2009, 00:35
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: S40(1999)TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Replies: 1
Views: 626

S40(1999)TEMPERATURE GAUGE

hi there, hoping someone can help. on my way to work this morning the temperature gauge on my 1999 reg s40 went up onto the red, never done this before. i stopped and got out and opened the bonnet up. the top radiator hose was very hot and really hard, the top of the radiator(black plastic piece) wa...