20 Most Recent 2003 Volvo S40 - Page 3 Questions & Answers

You will absolutely need the factory service and shop manuals, you can buy access to he material at a very reasonable price HEREThe job will take all day and then some, work slowly never force anything, if it won't come out check for missed fasteners.

You will need to find an AC delete pulley that bolts in place of the compressor.

I have requested more info on this.

P0015-camshaft position actuator B-Bank 1 timing over - ******. 1.9 ltr right? Engine prone to sludge. Try and engine flush like seafoam (don't drive with it in your engine.... run it for a few minutes then shut it down) then change your oil and filter to a good quality synthetic. Then clear the code. Won't hurt it if you drive it with this code but can be annoying.

You need to access the Airbag ECU (Electronic Control Module) using suitable diagnostic equipment connected to the data link connector of the car in order to erase all faults - DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) memored, unlock and reset the Airbag ECU. Then the Airbag light will turn OFF after approx. 4 seconds, ignition ON.

well... there is the chance your motor is blown.... pop your hood and find the motor... normally on passenger side mounted inside your firewall by the a/c evaporator canister... un plug the wiring harness and run a test wire and touch it to the prong on the motor... if you hear it come on then the motor is good and you most likely have a wire messed up somewhere

If possible remove the radio, make a note of the model and model number on the rear of the unit. Usding your browser enter a search " Car Radio Codes", there will be several web sites which offer to supply the code you need- typical price around £10 or $16US, email your radio details and reply is usually within a few hours.

To disconnect is easy ,just join the feed pipes with a piece of copper pipe ,but to replace it then i think you will need to remove the whole dash but please dont quote me on this as i have not done one as yet

Fig. Drive belt routing-5 and 6 Cylinder Engines (click image for zoom)

Fig. Serpentine drive belt routing - 2.3L, 2.4L and 2.9L engines

Check this procedure to removal and installation...

1. Release tension from drive belt by attaching special tool 999 7109 and turn clockwise.
   
2. Remove drive belt.
   

To install:

1. Route accessory drive belt around pulleys in same order of removal.
   
2. Use special tool 999 7109 to back tensioner off by turning clockwise.
   
3. Release tensioner when drive belt is fully in place.
   
4. Be sure drive belt is securely installed around all pulleys.
   
   
   

   Fig. Accessory drive belt with special tool 999 7109
   

Link for accessory drive belt with special tool 999 7109 (Volvo Tools Catalogue)

Here are directions to change the belt. I'm not sure why they say to remove the vibration dampener - that seems like a lot of extra work to me, but I haven't done the belt change yet, so I can't say if you really need to do that or not.

For what you are trying to do, I would think that you could just loosen the belt and slide it off the alternator pulley, then put it back when you're done with the alternator. You need a 15mm wrench to relieve the pressure on the belt tensioner: AuxBeltChange2001T6.pdf

Hope this helps.

cracked head or gasket.

thats more likely to be a dealer item and you will have to remove the door panel to remove the handle.
the panel has pressure clips and screws so be carefull

There could be many reasons, the idle air valve got stuck or is going bad, maybe a little got caught in the injector or maybe a sparkplug was acting up, i wouldnt worry unless its a problem,i know you dont want to get stuck out on the road, but this kind of problem is going to be hard to find unless it happens more often, i think it may be a idle air valve ,this would just make car stall at a light or run a little rough but you would be able to restart and go, hope this helps.

well they are almost impossible to straighten without breaking most likely it will snap off and you may need to replace the whole auto antenna unit ( not to exppensive if you can fit it) best of luck you can try straighten it if you want.... best of luck p.s if you try straighten i would recommend using pliers to squeeze the antenna back into shape at the bottom of the bend just be careful not to squish it flat etc.....