Volvo V40 1996

Tiny
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  • 1996 VOLVO V40
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 114,000 MILES
1996 Volvo V40 Transmission dashboard arrow flashing leading the car to***** on acceleration.
Thursday, January 27th, 2011 AT 5:59 AM

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Tiny
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You would need to have the transmission control module scanned for codes. That will be your starting point and go from there.
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Thursday, January 27th, 2011 AT 6:15 AM
Tiny
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Where can I get this done or how can I get someine or myself to do it as I live in Zambia, Africa and I know of no such service available?
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Thursday, January 27th, 2011 AT 8:38 AM
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The only place would need to be a Volvo dealership. There is no other way of retrieving the codes that I know of?
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Friday, January 28th, 2011 AT 5:39 AM
Tiny
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Ok I found a way.I leave the car in D auto while the car is off then I click the ignition key from off to on until the light stops flashing and then I leave it for about 15 to 30 minutes. So when I'm ready to drive away esp in the mornings on my way to work then without turning the key off I move the auot gear from D to N then start and the light does nit come on but the******** remains. I'll see how it goes today then let you know. I have another question please. The dial in the fron that shows you readings of mpg, engine temp, oil temp, range also has an ext temp place but it is stuck t -40 degrees and even when I try to press the reset button I have noticed that since I bought the car the ext temp has never shown me any other reading and is always showing me the -40 degrees. Can you help with this? Thanks.
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Friday, January 28th, 2011 AT 5:55 AM
Tiny
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The outside temp sensor is most likely bad. There may be 2 of them and they are attached on the bottom radiator splash guard.
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Friday, January 28th, 2011 AT 6:06 AM
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Thanks I will look for the sensors there and see if I can clean them up or try to make them work. What are the proper terms ytou use for High Tension Cables and the 2 coils that they are attached to that lead to the spark plugs.
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Friday, January 28th, 2011 AT 6:16 AM
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What are the proper terms ytou use for High Tension Cables and the 2 coils that they are attached to that lead to the spark plugs
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Friday, January 28th, 2011 AT 6:49 AM
Tiny
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It is called the ignition wires and ignition coils.
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Saturday, January 29th, 2011 AT 2:53 AM

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