Hi folks I have a 2000 S40 and while turning something broke in the left front strut area. It appears the coil spring maybe pushed through the lower strut spring pad(?) as the spring is now rubbing on the tire. Anyone familiar with such a failure? I will have it in the shop once I get it towed home ...

154k miles. Thanks

I've had this car about 6 months and after 1 month the idle started to surge sometimes up to 2600 and back down to barely running. After reading a lot about what it could be I started with removing the idle air control valve which takes all about a minute and cleaning it with carb cleaner and then ...

Sorry about that folks. The dummy new owner to a Volvo(me) didn't know there was a cabin air filter on this car. I removed it and it was plugged solid with pine needles and a mouse nest. Great airflow now.Moderator you can remove this or keep it as a reminder for folks to check the obvious .

A little update I did find the blend door actuator and linkage. I cut a access hole behind the glove box. Bummer though it is moving full range when moving the switch from def to floor. I can unhook it and operate it manually. Still no defrost air and minimal floor air. Blower is working fine but ...

Can anyone advise me to the location of this? I have a heat issue and narrowed it down to the blend door but I cant seem to locate it. I have good fan speeds and temp but little to no airflow on any setting/def/vent/floor. I have the glove box and covers off and I can see most components, blower ...