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Volvo S40 Ignition problems

  • 11-01-2009 06:22PM
    #1
    Shane_77
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi All,

    I bought a 06 1.8 petrol Volvo S40 about 6 months, I'm starting to have problems with the ignition, when I turn the key the car the ignition turns over but the car fails to start, this is a regular occurance. The car got a full service shortly after I bought it. Can anyone tell me if this is a common problem or if it will be an expensive problem to fix.

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,770 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    You need to have it looked at, it's impossible to say what the problem is without examining the car.


  • #3
    Shane_77
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭Shane_77


    I'm thinking of dropping it into a garage for them to look at but I'm afraid it will cost me a fortune, the problem seems to be getting worse as time goes by.


  • #4
    Martron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭Martron


    ow does it start? do you hae to keep it turning over for ages?

    is there any warning lights on?


  • #5
    Shane_77
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭Shane_77


    I generally let it turn over for maybe 5 seconds, if it doesn't start then I turn off the ignition and try again, some times it start perfectly other times it takes 2 or 3 attempts to start, some times when it doesn't start it seems to turnover faster than normal. There is definitely no warning lights on.


  • #6
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It could be the starter engine. Will cost aprox 150 euro + labour.
    First try with another battery though.


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  • #7
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    What you describe sounds very similar to a problem I've come across on more than one S40. I can't remember the exact details but I reckon any Volvo main dealer will be aware of it.
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  • #8
    Dinkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Dinkie


    Hi,

    I have had the same problem - and on one occassion had to call RAC as couldn't start it at all :mad:

    I brought it in for a service (I have an 07 volvo S40) and they said that it was due an software upgrade which would sort out the problem (seemingly it is a known problem).

    IMO this hasn't fixed the problem. I've it booked to bring it back in next week :confused: as I'm fed up with it.


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