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jimbob86 · May 11th, 2020, 14:34

Hi all.

I have several problems with my 07 S40 2.0D sport. Some, wheel bearing, shocks and the like I was hoping to get fixed in a garage nearby... but I have other problems preventing me from doing so right now, may be related but not sure.

The primary one at the moment is "Turn Steering Start Again" that started just as I returned and parked up the other day. I have tried turning the wheel to no avail, and just about to take off the trim and give the steering lock a whack. Seen that work sometimes. The wheel bearing being replaced is front O/S if that could have naything to do with it? And I also heard a little clicking from that wheel.

The next problem is the boot/alarm. I am a Tree Surgeon, but they have a car garage too, so we park in the same ind. estate car park. Last year my alarm kept being triggered, so they moaned about it. I found if I put it on reduced guard it didn't. I'm not going in to too many details but they are pretty unscrupulous, and shortly after the moaning the alarm triggering stopped.
Then the boot started popping open when I turned the ignition. Shortly after I mentioned this to them it stopped.. Now it has started again, along with the alarm being triggered.

Recently I have noticed that the boot has been broken in to from the top by the windshield, where the metal lip under the rubber seal has been bent, and possibly through the latch. The plastic surround is damaged. Now, shortly after this... Along with the damage I see that the loom has been messed with and taped back up.
It has been broken in to via the drivers door too.

I'd just like some advice if possible, mainly with the steering lock problem but also opinions on the boot, wiring, alarm etc. And also, is there any wiring under the car, specifically under the underbody/heat shield thing at the rear next to the exhaust box. Because that has come off/been pulled off. If not, last time it went in to my work garage to have a wheel bearing done it didn't feel right, movement on acceleration, is the driveshaft accessed around that area?
I am looking for a new job, because they are scumbags and it could be paranoia but I have never had so many things go wrong since starting working there on this or my last car.

Attaching some pics, if they work.
Steering lock is just "Turn Steering start again"

Boot latch:

Top of Boot:

Wiring:

Thanks

May 11th, 2020, 14:34	#1
jimbob86 New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2020 16:13 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Yeovil	S40 2.0D- Steering lock issue, boot problems and break-ins. Hi all. I have several problems with my 07 S40 2.0D sport. Some, wheel bearing, shocks and the like I was hoping to get fixed in a garage nearby... but I have other problems preventing me from doing so right now, may be related but not sure. The primary one at the moment is "Turn Steering Start Again" that started just as I returned and parked up the other day. I have tried turning the wheel to no avail, and just about to take off the trim and give the steering lock a whack. Seen that work sometimes. The wheel bearing being replaced is front O/S if that could have naything to do with it? And I also heard a little clicking from that wheel. The next problem is the boot/alarm. I am a Tree Surgeon, but they have a car garage too, so we park in the same ind. estate car park. Last year my alarm kept being triggered, so they moaned about it. I found if I put it on reduced guard it didn't. I'm not going in to too many details but they are pretty unscrupulous, and shortly after the moaning the alarm triggering stopped. Then the boot started popping open when I turned the ignition. Shortly after I mentioned this to them it stopped.. Now it has started again, along with the alarm being triggered. Recently I have noticed that the boot has been broken in to from the top by the windshield, where the metal lip under the rubber seal has been bent, and possibly through the latch. The plastic surround is damaged. Now, shortly after this... Along with the damage I see that the loom has been messed with and taped back up. It has been broken in to via the drivers door too. I'd just like some advice if possible, mainly with the steering lock problem but also opinions on the boot, wiring, alarm etc. And also, is there any wiring under the car, specifically under the underbody/heat shield thing at the rear next to the exhaust box. Because that has come off/been pulled off. If not, last time it went in to my work garage to have a wheel bearing done it didn't feel right, movement on acceleration, is the driveshaft accessed around that area? I am looking for a new job, because they are scumbags and it could be paranoia but I have never had so many things go wrong since starting working there on this or my last car. Attaching some pics, if they work. Steering lock is just "Turn Steering start again" Boot latch: Top of Boot: Wiring: Thanks Last edited by jimbob86; May 11th, 2020 at 14:36.