2002 Volvo S40 Engine cooling Problems

“- the contact owns a 2002 Volvo S40. The contact stated that the enginewas idling high. Volvo stated that the vehicle was operating normally. The RPM surge occurred frequently when the contactwas driving the vehicle. The check engine light came on periodically. There was a recall for this failure on all Volvo models, but not for the 240 model.”

“Vehicle being reported is a 2002 Volvo S40 sedan. Traveling on us route 13 south of dover, de. And slowed down for a traffic light in medium traffic from a speed of approximately 55 MPH. Vehicle stalled without warning during deceleration. Vehicle restarted with some effort. At next light, situation repeated itself - vehicle stalled without warning during deceleration. Placed transmission in neutral to coast while attempting to restart. Vehicle restarted only when accelerator was partially depressed causing engine to rev up. …”

“I purchased a 2002 Volvo S40 which from the dealership in june 2002. It was my first new car. About a year and half ago, without a warning light -coming on to alert me of an impending problem, the car began emitting heavy black smoke from the exhaust system. The car had gone through an oil change just 200 miles before. When the car was brought to the dealership, they informed me that due to my waiting too long to change oil, the turbo failed and oil may have gotten into the engine, making it necessary for me to replace the engine and the turbo. …”