2005 Volvo S 40 with 207000 miles. The other morning I had driven about 20 minutes including highway driving. After exiting and turning up a road, the red warning symbol lit up and there was a message to shift to a higher gear, I was only doing about 30 mph. The engine was sounding as if misfiring, ...

Does anyone have experience & advice on how to do a 2005 s40 parking brake cable replacement? I have been told "it's a big job", and was given a quote of $400. Is this doable for a shade tree mechanic? I appreciate your insights. Thanks

Last weekend the left rear door of my 2005 S 40 stopped unlocking. I can not open the left rear door. I have tried to unlock it with the switch on the drivers’ door, this has been un successful. It seemed that as soon as it was un-locked the power lock instantly re-locked it. Opened the window, and ...

A question about power steering fluid in a 2005 S40, 130,000 +Mi. The manual states use genuine Volvo Power Steering fluid. The condenses after reviewing several web pages is split between Genuine Volvo 30741424, Power Steering Fluid and Pentosin CHF 11S Synthetic Hydraulic Fluid. The difference see...

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Hi, I tried your suggestion last night and again this morning. Sadly it didn't work. The message only clears when I tap the button on the side of the signal arm. Thank you for your suggestion, I'll try others you may offer.

The information display on my 2005 S40 has started to display “ Time for regular service”, when I start the car. I did the oil change etc over the weekend and it is still coming on. How do I reset / turn off the display. There has got to be a way for a shade tree mechanic to clear this annoyance. Th...

I recently purchased a 2005 S40. After driving on the highway with the windows open, the headliner started to come down behind the rear passenger seat on the driver’s side. The cloth is separating from the foam above. I have thought of using a spray adhesive or some rubber cement to re-attach the li...