2005 Volvo S40 Electrical system Problems

“I have been waiting for over 1 month for a new alternator for my 2005 S40 Volvo. I cannot get an answer from anyone in Volvo why it is taking so long. Of course, I can not drive the car I have been told by Volvo that 139 other Volvo owners are in the same condition. Please help.”

“While driving on the highway my car began to show signs of an electrical problem. Different warnings were coming up on the control panel, alerting me to brake fluid low, as well as my current mileage disappearing. When I pulled off the highway, shut the car off, and removed the key the windshield wipers continued to run. The display messages including brake failure, stop car safely and immobilizer see manual. The brakes are fine, because they worked when stopping the car and work while this message is displayed. …”

“The s-40 was on the highway and the message came on stating engine failure. I pulled over in the breakdown lane and shut the car off. I restarted the car and was able to drive home. I made an appointment with the dealer to look into the problem which occurred at that time, today I experienced the same and now the cd does not work properly. I made an appointment to bring the s 40 t5 in for service to check the problem again.”

“(S40 2.4i) initial car message: brake failure, pull over safely. I continued to drive home since I was a few blocks away. Message changed to anti skid service required then back to brake failure again. Difficulty accelerating after stopping, felt like the parking brake was on but drove ok once accelerated. Attempted to turn off car but message changed to immobilizer, check manual and could not turn key to off position. From what I read in the manual, it appeared that the card didn't recognize it was in park. Turned parking brake on and off a few times and was able to turn off car. …”

“I own a 2005 Volvo S40 t5 which I have enjoyed thus far. However every once in a while when you insert the key, which is an electronic key the message display will display key error try again. When this happens the car will not start at all, nothing inside the car including the radio will work either. After 20 to 30 times trying to start the car the key will eventually start the car. There are 2 keys to my car and this happens with both keys, so I know it isn't the key. I have researched this online and found it to be a common problem. …”