Just wanted to clarify, the fuel pump itself did not fail. My S80's fuel pump's function continued to operate as it should. I have absolutely no problem paying for a repair if that repair needed to be done because of wear and tear. However, when it comes to a defect in the design and or ...

Brian,
I am also a 2000 S80 owner and have experienced the same exact things that you have regarding the banging sound and also ignored it because it was hard to determine where it was coming from. I also would have a slight odor of gas in the interior compartment, but did not know where it was ...