Login Register

Search found 18 matches

by Richouser
24 Jun 2022, 19:42
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Source or substitute for V 40 Brake Booster hose and switch
Replies: 1
Views: 1725

Source or substitute for V 40 Brake Booster hose and switch

I have a 2003 V40 and the brake booster switch just flew apart and I cannot find pn 30620958 ANYWHERE. Does anyone have a used one or know of a later pn that I could adapt to my car?

Thank you,
Richard
by Richouser
04 Sep 2021, 21:03
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2003 V 40 oil leak
Replies: 0
Views: 1518

2003 V 40 oil leak

I have a 2003 V 40 turbo wagon with 136K well maintained miles. Recently an elusive oil leak has shown up on the engine side facing the firewall and dripping off of the pan around the center of the car. Under the car it seems to be coming from up top (not the pan gasket) but close inspection from th...
by Richouser
11 Apr 2019, 14:53
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Blower Motor Resistor
Replies: 12
Views: 3297

Re: Blower Motor Resistor

Was working intermittently and erratically, then stopped working completely.
by Richouser
10 Apr 2019, 19:17
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Blower Motor Resistor
Replies: 12
Views: 3297

Re: Blower Motor Resistor

Hi Rick, Thanks for checking. I did not change it out right away (waited for the 2N3055 to fail) and it's been in for about 6 months now - so far, so good. Going into summer and the AC will get a workout so we will see. I have noticed the fan speed modulates quite a bit with this resistor, where the...
by Richouser
21 Dec 2018, 14:19
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Rattle Wizard With Xray Eyes Needed
Replies: 4
Views: 1040

Re: Rattle Wizard With Xray Eyes Needed

Many thanks for all the input. It was any or all of the following: a bad strut bearing, strut, sway bar bushing, sway bar link. We replaced them all, both sides. $1300 usd later no more rattle.
At least it wasn't the airbag...
by Richouser
04 Dec 2018, 09:17
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Rattle Wizard With Xray Eyes Needed
Replies: 4
Views: 1040

Re: Rattle Wizard With Xray Eyes Needed

Alschnertz, just so you know I took your advice seriously, I changed out the sway bar links - no change in the rattle. Any other rabbets in the hat?
by Richouser
25 Nov 2018, 14:44
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Rattle Wizard With Xray Eyes Needed
Replies: 4
Views: 1040

Re: Rattle Wizard With Xray Eyes Needed

Thanks. I'm assuming anything is possible. However, I have had the right wheel off and closely inspected the whole suspension without finding anything. This sounds like it is inside the car at the area higher up where the glove box door meets the dash and just behind the metal shroud. However I have...
by Richouser
25 Nov 2018, 10:01
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Rattle Wizard With Xray Eyes Needed
Replies: 4
Views: 1040

Rattle Wizard With Xray Eyes Needed

We have a 2003 V40 Wagon in pampered condition, 103K miles. Suddenly, and about 3 months ago, it developed a loud rattle that seems to be coming from behind the metal glove compartment shroud. It sounds like a suspended hard surface like a plastic wire connector vibrating and hitting against a metal...
by Richouser
19 Sep 2018, 09:29
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Help needed to identify this bracket
Replies: 2
Views: 849

Re: Help needed to identify this bracket

Rick to the rescue again! Thank you.
by Richouser
18 Sep 2018, 21:33
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: Help needed to identify this bracket
Replies: 2
Views: 849

Help needed to identify this bracket

Found in the engine compartment of my 2003 V 40 wagon. It was sitting near the cover and near the fuel pressure regulator. It is also very clean, and was without a fastener. I cant figure out where it goes. Help anyone? Pics here.
http://artandframecopywriter.com/volvo