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Hi all. Newbie here with V40 fault.

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MarkG991
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Joined: 5 September 2012
Year and Model: 2001 V40
Location: Aylesbury United Kingdom

Hi all. Newbie here with V40 fault.

Post by MarkG991 »

Hi all, my name is Mark and im a newbie so apologies if this is in the wrong place.

I have two problems with my car and am hoping that someone can help.

I have a 2001 Volvo V40 1834 GDI petrol.

1). The battery warning light is on (has been for 3 years now) and is cooking the battery (again).
I had the car checked over by a mate and he said it was the alternator causing the problem. So I replaced the alternator and the battery hoping that this would resolve the issue. However it didnt and the car is now an MOT failure due to this light being on I have since taken the alternator off and had it checked by a alternator specialist and they came back to me this morning and said that the alternator is fine. I am now at a loss as to what is causing the problem.

2). The engine management light is on. According to the diagnostic machine this is the post CAT lambda sensor but looking under my car it would appear to have 3 lambda sensors.

Any help on this would be of a great help as I need my car back.

Regards

Mark

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Post by Ozark Lee »

Hi Mark,

I'm going to move your post to the V40 forum where you can get the best advice that is specific to your car.

...Lee
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MarkG991
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Joined: 5 September 2012
Year and Model: 2001 V40
Location: Aylesbury United Kingdom

Post by MarkG991 »

Ok Lee, thank you.

Mark

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