First Time Volvo Driver - S40 2004 - Page 3

iainmd · Jan 30th, 2018, 17:11

Don't know but 3-6 seconds to start is totally not right. Even with a weak battery ours started in 2. Now starts immediately again like it did a few years ago.

cwhaley · Jan 30th, 2018, 17:52

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Originally Posted by iainmd

Don't know but 3-6 seconds to start is totally not right. Even with a weak battery ours started in 2. Now starts immediately again like it did a few years ago.

Yup it didn't sound good and as I say the battery is strong and the alternator charging. Hoping it is just the starter motor as when running there are no noticeable problems.

My Focus shared similar symptoms and a new Bosch battery gave the same results as you.

cwhaley · Feb 8th, 2018, 09:23

Just as an update I've had the car in the garage since Monday...

- Went to change the oil and discovered the sump pan was cracked and gunked up with silicone sealant. New sump pan ordered and due to be fit today after cleaning everything off.

- Because of the starting issue, the glow plugs are going to be replaced (intermittent fault detected on the relay).

- Fuel filter is being changed. In going to do so, the coolant system needs moving and draining apparently. Garage went to turn the bleed screw and the thread has gone so that needs replacing.

- New battery fitted which cleared 3 of the 4 codes (relating to low voltage) but didn't fix the starting issue which I hope is purely down to the glow plug relay error.

- Injectors are being cleaned with Terraclean and fuel line is being cleaned.

Will hopefully pick her back up this evening and will post the results.

oyvolvo · Mar 27th, 2018, 01:00

if it has dpf fitted check when last top up of fluid was done as if neglected new dpf is £600 ish
other than blocked turbo hoses (limp mode!)crack in fuel filter housing(bubbles in fuel line) and normal consumables Ive been happy with my S40 54 plate 2.0D for 4yrs so far

Jan 30th, 2018, 17:11	#21
iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:38 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Don't know but 3-6 seconds to start is totally not right. Even with a weak battery ours started in 2. Now starts immediately again like it did a few years ago. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Feb 8th, 2018, 09:23	#23
cwhaley New Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2019 12:21 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	Just as an update I've had the car in the garage since Monday... - Went to change the oil and discovered the sump pan was cracked and gunked up with silicone sealant. New sump pan ordered and due to be fit today after cleaning everything off. - Because of the starting issue, the glow plugs are going to be replaced (intermittent fault detected on the relay). - Fuel filter is being changed. In going to do so, the coolant system needs moving and draining apparently. Garage went to turn the bleed screw and the thread has gone so that needs replacing. - New battery fitted which cleared 3 of the 4 codes (relating to low voltage) but didn't fix the starting issue which I hope is purely down to the glow plug relay error. - Injectors are being cleaned with Terraclean and fuel line is being cleaned. Will hopefully pick her back up this evening and will post the results.

Mar 27th, 2018, 01:00	#24
oyvolvo Junior Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2018 14:57 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: stevenage	if it has dpf fitted check when last top up of fluid was done as if neglected new dpf is £600 ish other than blocked turbo hoses (limp mode!)crack in fuel filter housing(bubbles in fuel line) and normal consumables Ive been happy with my S40 54 plate 2.0D for 4yrs so far

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