V40: - Flashing parking lights

Zul · Jun 10th, 2011, 18:54

Just bought a V40 1999 with just 10,000 on the clock.Very happy with and drives really well.One slight niggle! though. I can't lock the car with the fob as the parking lights keep flashing and don't turn off. It works fine when I use the key to lock the door.The fob unlocks without any problems. would really appreciate anyone's advice,help!

DWM · Jun 10th, 2011, 21:12

You have a fault in the alarm system. The flashing indicators indicate that the alarm is going off. It's doing so silently, though, probably because the siren itself is faulty. The first step is to replace the siren; it's under the battery I think. This can in some cases cure the problem altogether.

There are other reasons than this why the system can go wrong, including faulty bonnet/boot switches, and damaged wiring under the radiator. But replacing the siren is reckoned to be the best place to start with the symptoms you describe.

The reason why it's OK when you lock with the key is that locking with the key doesn't set the alarm - only locking with the fob sets the alarm.

m1tch1987 · Jun 10th, 2011, 22:55

Perhaps try and press the alarm button on the fob (if you have it) and see if you get deafened lol also perhaps check the bonnet catch alarm button incase its been knocked or damaged causing the alarm to think that the bonnet is open

scottishvolvo · Jun 11th, 2011, 06:34

First thing I'd be checking is the bonnet switch. Make sure it is operating OK, liberal sprays with cleaner( WD40) and operate the metal tag back and forward till you can hear/feel the contact being made.

kebab10 · Jun 11th, 2011, 14:42

I had this on the car when I had a V40. Sprayed a lot of WD40 on and around the bonne catch and the tiny switch and eventually got it to work. Also made sure the bonnet cable was well greased due to the tendency of them to snap causing all manner of "botherance".

Zul · Jun 11th, 2011, 15:02

Thank you all so much. I will try all that before I take it to the Volvo dealer.

Jun 10th, 2011, 18:54	#1
Zul Junior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2019 16:55 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brighton	Flashing parking lights Just bought a V40 1999 with just 10,000 on the clock.Very happy with and drives really well.One slight niggle! though. I can't lock the car with the fob as the parking lights keep flashing and don't turn off. It works fine when I use the key to lock the door.The fob unlocks without any problems. would really appreciate anyone's advice,help!

Jun 10th, 2011, 21:12	#2
DWM VOC Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2023 18:13 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oxford	You have a fault in the alarm system. The flashing indicators indicate that the alarm is going off. It's doing so silently, though, probably because the siren itself is faulty. The first step is to replace the siren; it's under the battery I think. This can in some cases cure the problem altogether. There are other reasons than this why the system can go wrong, including faulty bonnet/boot switches, and damaged wiring under the radiator. But replacing the siren is reckoned to be the best place to start with the symptoms you describe. The reason why it's OK when you lock with the key is that locking with the key doesn't set the alarm - only locking with the fob sets the alarm. __________________ (Formerly) 1988 745 B230K (Phoenix)

Jun 10th, 2011, 22:55	#3
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Perhaps try and press the alarm button on the fob (if you have it) and see if you get deafened lol also perhaps check the bonnet catch alarm button incase its been knocked or damaged causing the alarm to think that the bonnet is open __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Jun 11th, 2011, 06:34	#4
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 21:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	First thing I'd be checking is the bonnet switch. Make sure it is operating OK, liberal sprays with cleaner( WD40) and operate the metal tag back and forward till you can hear/feel the contact being made. __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Jun 11th, 2011, 14:42	#5
kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	Flashing parking lights I had this on the car when I had a V40. Sprayed a lot of WD40 on and around the bonne catch and the tiny switch and eventually got it to work. Also made sure the bonnet cable was well greased due to the tendency of them to snap causing all manner of "botherance".

Jun 11th, 2011, 15:02	#6
Zul Junior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2019 16:55 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brighton	Flashing lights Thank you all so much. I will try all that before I take it to the Volvo dealer.

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