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by stu22
Tue May 05, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 28
Views: 11612

Re: Tyres

We picked up a puncture within the first 500 miles from new, that was on a Michelin

Can't help those sort of things I guess....
by stu22
Tue Apr 28, 2020 11:28 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Indicator Speed
Replies: 16
Views: 6301

Re: Indicator Speed

I've noticed the sound frequency changes occasionally however indicator speed remains the same.
Its a generated noise, not like older cars with an audible flasher unit
by stu22
Tue Apr 28, 2020 5:48 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Indicator Speed
Replies: 16
Views: 6301

Re: Indicator Speed

I've noticed the sound frequency changes occasionally however indicator speed remains the same.
Its a generated noise, not like older cars with an audible flasher unit
by stu22
Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:18 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: AC - on or off
Replies: 22
Views: 9733

Re: AC - on or off

The clutch on the compressor should only engage when in demand, so makes little difference 99% of time.
by stu22
Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: What options do you regret not ordering?
Replies: 12
Views: 7073

Re: What options do you regret not ordering?

Only the heated steering wheel.
Didn't select Android Auto/Car Play but our dealer is retrofitting this for us
by stu22
Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:31 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: "power steering assist temporarily reduced"
Replies: 5
Views: 6352

Re: "power steering assist temporarily reduced"

mss911 wrote: Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:25 pm ... I've seen this once or twice when reversing out of a drive that is slightly uphill & then having to spin the steering wheel to full lock to get onto the main road. Does this fit with anyone's observations ??
Yep, had exactly that....
by stu22
Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:03 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: third volvo
Replies: 9
Views: 5050

Re: third volvo

We have a T3 manual, wouldn't say its underpowered at all? If anything it feels quicker off the line than the T5 auto we test drive in the first place. Any time you want to test that out let me know :D My T5 has surprised quite a few people already (I have one of the junctions where people cut you ...
by stu22
Tue Feb 25, 2020 6:45 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: third volvo
Replies: 9
Views: 5050

Re: third volvo

We have a T3 manual, wouldn't say its underpowered at all? If anything it feels quicker off the line than the T5 auto we test drive in the first place.
by stu22
Mon Feb 17, 2020 8:18 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Misfire when accelerating when already at speed T3
Replies: 6
Views: 3340

Re: Misfire when accelerating when already at speed T3

My wife pointed out yesterday that this mainly happens when accelerating in 3rd gear, actually happened to me yesterday and I'm sure its something in software - not an ignition issue.
by stu22
Sun Feb 16, 2020 12:43 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Misfire when accelerating when already at speed T3
Replies: 6
Views: 3340

Re: Misfire when accelerating when already at speed T3

We occasionally have that, I thought it was something to do with the annoying anti-collision stuff? Feels more like haptic feedback than a misfire to me...
Happens more when my wife drives the car.