DSA Issue on 04 Volvo V40

Type1990 · Post by **Type1990** » 02 Dec 2020, 12:32

Peace everyone!! I’m currently have been dealing with an issue with my 2004 Volvo V40 for the past 5/6 months and need help! A few months back I had gotten my front struts replaced due to the fact that I just bought the car 2 1/2 months beforehand with no issues whatsoever on my dash or anything. The guy who fixed my struts also tried to explain that I had a problem with the ignition coil, which I have to get fixed now and had no issues until the day I gave it to him. What I’ve noticed was a sudden change in drive and when I start my car and drive from previous parking, I get this weird stutter/jump before the car fully runs (which takes about 5 seconds) but has never done that before, and afterwards a triangular light would come on my dash(DSA). What could I do to fix it?

Post by **alschnertz** » 04 Dec 2020, 13:16

Sounds like 2 separate issues.

I would expect that your CEL would come on regarding a bad coil. Any codes? Is the CEL working?

I've had the DSA light come on intermittently with nothing wrong. Happens maybe twice a year. I ignore it and it usually goes away at the next start-up. I guess that's not really a fix, but until it stays on permanently, I will continue to ignore it. As far as I know, it just means that the traction control is not working - I can live with that.