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by martin9586
15 Oct 2015, 10:29
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2003 S40 check engine light reset time?
Replies: 0
Views: 885

2003 S40 check engine light reset time?

I had a check engine light on, ran the code. "thermostat running below normal operating temperature". Change the thermostat and coolant temp sensor. I cleared the code and ran the car for 170 miles before trying to smog. Took it in and they said the following: Result: not ready OBII OBII M...
by martin9586
29 Nov 2014, 12:30
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2003 s40 strut issue
Replies: 1
Views: 682

2003 s40 strut issue

I had the struts and mounts replaced about 8 months ago. Since the replacement the drivers side strut has creaked when going into driveways and over speedbumps. I took it back and he said that the springs were just rubbing on the new mounts and would eventually wear in. However they have not worn in...
by martin9586
26 Jul 2014, 10:37
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2003 S40 strut issue
Replies: 0
Views: 511

2003 S40 strut issue

I was having a clunking noise in the front end of the car but couldn't identify it. I took it to a mechanic and he diagnosed it as a bad engine mount and struts. The drivers side strut was not sitting straight in the car (when you look at the strut bolt under the hood it was not centered). So I pick...
by martin9586
21 Feb 2014, 13:47
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2003 s40 front end clunking
Replies: 1
Views: 784

2003 s40 front end clunking

For a while now I was getting a little "clunk, clunk, clunk" when I would take off from a stop or when I slowed to a stop. Last weekend I was driving and the clunking also happened when I would go over bumps. I put the car onto jackstands and moved the each wheel front left to right result...
by martin9586
11 Dec 2013, 18:32
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2003 S40 T3 VS T4
Replies: 7
Views: 4250

Re: 2003 S40 T3 VS T4

OK so I found the engine type. It wasn't on the I'd plate on the firewall, it was on a sticker on the hood. The engine type is listed as B4204T, but no 3 or 4. So what does that mean?
by martin9586
10 Dec 2013, 10:49
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2003 S40 T3 VS T4
Replies: 7
Views: 4250

2003 S40 T3 VS T4

everytime I shop for parts online I'm always asked if my car is a T3 or T4. How do I find this info.?
by martin9586
01 Dec 2013, 11:07
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2003 s40 parts
Replies: 0
Views: 423

2003 s40 parts

anyone know a site where you can search for parts by vin number?
by martin9586
05 Oct 2013, 17:56
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2003 s40 clutch shim
Replies: 0
Views: 477

2003 s40 clutch shim

I have read all over about this a/c clutch shimming trick however nobody seems to say what the gap should be. I have a current gap of .026. I'm sure this is too big as my a/c clutch won't stay engaged so if someone knows what the correct gap is I would know what my shim should be.
by martin9586
03 Oct 2013, 20:04
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2003 s40 motor mounts
Replies: 1
Views: 823

2003 s40 motor mounts

How many are on this car. Going to different parts sites, some show 4 mounts others show 6. I'm assuming 4. Front, rear, passenger and driver but I'd like confirmation. Thx
by martin9586
05 Jun 2011, 19:53
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2003 S40
Replies: 1
Views: 501

2003 S40

does anyone know if the a/c fan under the hood is supposed to stay on the entire time the a/c is running or is it supposed to turn on and off as needed?