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by DADDY KOOL
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:11 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Rocking an Rolling!!
Replies: 2
Views: 201

Rocking an Rolling!!

I have a 2020 Inscription Pro T5 plug in hybrid with 8000 miles . love the car and smoothness of ride ,but every time you hit a deviation on the road surface /a bump/ manhole etc it pitches and rolls like a boat on choppy waters . yesterday I drove a brand new b3 and it felt well planted on the road...
by DADDY KOOL
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:45 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Passenger Airbag SRS Alert!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 302

Re: Passenger Airbag SRS Alert!!!

Took car to Volvo dealer for diagnostics! They said they had never heard of a Volvo with this fault?? Anyhow diagnosed a front nearside crash sensor failure ,a new one on order with Volvo paying 100% of the full costs ! I had to pay £130 for diagnostics! so a result I will keep you updated! Incident...
by DADDY KOOL
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:45 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Passenger Airbag SRS Alert!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 302

Re: Passenger Airbag SRS Alert!!!

Thanks for your help on this I will keep you updated!
by DADDY KOOL
Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:03 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Passenger Airbag SRS Alert!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 302

Re: Passenger Airbag SRS Alert!!!

Yes tried that. and checked floor floor damp ingress ,tried all seat belt buckle connections
by DADDY KOOL
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Passenger Airbag SRS Alert!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 302

Passenger Airbag SRS Alert!!!

Hi had this " passenger airbag service alert yesterday ! go immediately to dealer!" car has only done 8,000 miles but just out of warranty. is this going to be something major and expensive? what experiences have you had with this fault??
by DADDY KOOL
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:05 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Tailgate struts for xc40 2019
Replies: 20
Views: 2259

Re: Tailgate struts for xc40 2019

Yes I meant one inch and a quarter! it cost me a fiver for the two sides and 20 mins work per side ,so no brainer against £500 unless you are loaded with dosh!
by DADDY KOOL
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Tailgate struts for xc40 2019
Replies: 20
Views: 2259

Re: Tailgate struts for xc40 2019

Ok have fitted my strut water ingress preventors! So this is what to do! Purchase 2 x1/4" pvc pipe straight connectors from any merchants , and one length of 1/4" pipe . If you have a friendly plumber he will probably give you a pipe offcut! Using pvc solvent cement ,glue the straight conn...
by DADDY KOOL
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Tailgate struts for xc40 2019
Replies: 20
Views: 2259

Re: Tailgate struts for xc40 2019

Will give my prototype cure for this problem a test this weekend it's looking like it will cure the problem!!!
by DADDY KOOL
Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Panic - tailgate wouldn't close.
Replies: 70
Views: 23039

Re: Panic - tailgate wouldn't close.

Hi guys !
I may have the answer to this tailgate water ingress problem !
I have a prototype on test in the workshop ,so hope it will be the answer to put an end to this expensive failure!
Watch this space!
by DADDY KOOL
Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: My Inscription Pro
Replies: 9
Views: 11172

Re: My Inscription Pro

Looks great!, love the blonde interior ! I recently bought T5 inscription pro hybrid , and my missus said she did not like the blonde interior so had to have black ,I really regret that!