How do you reverse a Volvo automatic?
Press the gear selector to the left to “–” (minus) to change down one step and release it. Press the gear selector backwards to return to the D position.
How does automatic transmission work in reverse?
When the transmission is put into Reverse, the small sun gear turns the outer ring gear backwards. For Park, a small toothed parking gear is firmly held by a small latch called a parking pawl, which prevents the output shaft from turning the wheels.
When did my Volvo S40 electrical system go bad?
This happened yesterday 1/28/16 and in April 2015 (the dealership “fixed it” but it didn’t work!!!!) yesterday, while driving home from work, the car did the scariest thing I’ve ever experienced while driving. All the lights on the dash, all the warning lights flashed several times and the car came to a complete standstill.
What kind of transmission does a Volvo S40 T5 have?
Our 2006 S40 T5 with Auto transmission has just over 1,100 miles on it. A week ago, my wife said the car made some jerky motions when starting from a stop. She described it as if the car was about to stall when cold, but then started took off suddenly with a jolt.
Are there any problems with the 2007 Volvo S40?
See all problems of the 2007 Volvo S40 . Ignition key will not turn past position 2 allowing for engine starting. The vehicle with stationary in park. Prior to latest incident, the car had occasionally gone into “limp” mode, sticking in 3rd gear but drivable. That problem would go away after a day or so.
Why is my sunroof not working on my Volvo S40?
The problem is that there are two drainage channels on each side of the sunroof, and when they become blocked by dirt, heavy rain will go into your car rather than being channelled off correctly. This can be an easy fix though, and simply requires a good clean of the top of the car to unblock those drainage channels.