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  1. Thread: Clutch problem

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    Solved the problem! I got rid of the s40! ...

    Solved the problem!


    I got rid of the s40!

    I've had enough of things going wrong-now the car is taking 2 turns of the key to start. I've heard it maybe a problem in the key reader thingymijig...
  2. Thread: Clutch problem

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    It is a lot of money!But I'm pretty sure that...

    It is a lot of money!But I'm pretty sure that it's a manufacturing fault and not just general wear and tear so I'm hoping that Volvo will pick up a major share of the cost. When my steering rack...
  3. Thread: Clutch problem

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    I phoned the main dealers today to find out where...

    I phoned the main dealers today to find out where I stand. The car was supposed to go in on Thursday but they don't have the parts they think they might need. I asked for a worse case scenario and...
  4. Thread: Clutch problem

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    its a ford focus engine-I think? My driving...

    its a ford focus engine-I think?

    My driving habits are not too bad-I drive hgvs so I like to think I`m quite sympathetic to the engine when I drive.It`s mostly town driving,mainlt to and from...
  5. Thread: Clutch problem

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    Clutch problem

    Hi guys, hope you can help me with a problem I have with the clutch on my 2006 s40 diesel.

    Under harsh acceleration, just as the turbo kicks in, the clutch seems to slip slightly. The revs jump up...
  6. Thread: Parrot Kit

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    Thanks! Got it sorted today and wired through...

    Thanks!

    Got it sorted today and wired through the dashboard speaker and it works great!

    Thanks for your help!
  7. Thread: Parrot Kit

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    Parrot Kit

    Have to say a big thanks to some of you guys for answering some of my previous questions-so here is another one!! lol

    My car has a built in phone but I have to take the sim card from my phone and...
  8. Thread: MP3 connector

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    Thanks for the replies! It has to be a female...

    Thanks for the replies!

    It has to be a female usb adapter as my memory stick has a male end!

    I just spoke to a mate who doesn`t think you can get a cable to convert from male usb to 3.5 mm jack...
  9. Thread: MP3 connector

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    MP3 connector

    Just a quick question--------

    My 2006 s40 has an mp3 socket at the back of the floating console.I keep loads of music on a usb stick,which I use when driving my truck as the stereo has a usb...
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    I wish I had read your post earlier and I would...

    I wish I had read your post earlier and I would have taken you up on that offer!

    The girl at the Ford garage moved things about so I could get my car done on my day off so I don`t want to be a...
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    As my car has the Ford engine in it,I phoned my...

    As my car has the Ford engine in it,I phoned my local Ford dealer. £200,which is a hell of a lot cheaper than the Volvo dealer!!
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    :cry:Thanks Guys! My car has only done 20k so...

    :cry:Thanks Guys!

    My car has only done 20k so I`m not sure if the Eoyls tank will need topped up.

    Breaks my heart to give my hard earned cash to Arnold Clark...........:cry:
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    2.0 diesel 3 year sevice

    Does anybody know what the main stealer will do when they service my 2.0 diesel s40 when it goes for it`s 3 year service?

    Just wondering if I would be better buying the genuine parts and getting a...
  14. Thread: Diesel re-map?

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    Don`t think I will bother with the re-map!! ...

    Don`t think I will bother with the re-map!!

    Apparently,the injectors are made by a company called Delphi and are are soft as putty!!!

    Heard a lot of horror stories about injectors going at 20k...
  15. Thread: Diesel re-map?

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    I found a RICA agent in Edinburgh,GFM...

    I found a RICA agent in Edinburgh,GFM Diagnostics.According to their website,the can up the power to 178bhp which should make a wee bit of a difference!
  16. Thread: Diesel re-map?

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    without putting too much strain on the engine?

    without putting too much strain on the engine?
  17. Thread: Diesel re-map?

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    Diesel re-map?

    I have a 2006 s40 sport se diesel and I was wondering if it is possible to have the standard 136bhp "boosted" a wee bit?

    If it is possible,what kind of difference in the performance could I...
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