kimohican Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hello All,I brought my 2000 s40 into the dealer for a CEL. I had the camshaft position sensor, the actuator, and the cvvt solenoid replaced all at their recommendation and my CEL still comes on after driving for about 35 miles.The codes pulled remain the same as when I first brought the car in so... I feel like they didn't fix anything.I brought it in again today and they said they need to replace another component of the CVVT that would cost me around $150 for parts and $450 for labor!My question is, has anyone else had the same problem? The performance on the car is great so is it really worth fixing? The dealership tells me since they're in there, they should also change out the timing belt as my car is at 80,000 miles.Any opinions..suggestions?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreo931 Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Yes to the timing belt...Next time post this in the 1999 and later forums... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms007 Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 We had a rash of S40's setting the CEL off for VVT codesThe cams were set wrong from the factory.The other issue (and your not going to want to hear this) If its a sludge engine the sludge restricts the flow of oil and clogs the VVT .The engine holds 5.5qt of oil if not changed at 7500 (i think its to long ) problems,problems.Check the bottom of the oil cap thats the tell tale (If they didnt clean it )The timing belt I believe is 105000 check the manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theForgottenone Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I haven't heard of any problem of S40 for the same issue. Maybe this was due to the earlier batch of S40 came to U.S. I change my oil regularly every 3K.I would take to independent shop for a lower price on repair bill since you not under the warranty any longer.timming belt due at 105,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWinkey Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 We had a rash of S40's setting the CEL off for VVT codesThe cams were set wrong from the factory.The other issue (and your not going to want to hear this) If its a sludge engine the sludge restricts the flow of oil and clogs the VVT .The engine holds 5.5qt of oil if not changed at 7500 (i think its to long ) problems,problems.Check the bottom of the oil cap thats the tell tale (If they didnt clean it )The timing belt I believe is 105000 check the manualYes agreed....I'm more inclined to think the cam timing is out being that it sets pretty much instantly(have seen this before). No to the timing belt as like stated the interval is 105K.....they should have checked the timing FIRST if that was not done and chances are it wasn't? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JigokuZ Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I would say yes to the timing belt. Since the part they're talking about is the CVVT cam gear on the exhaust size. They have to take the belt off to replace it. It shouldn't cause that much more for labor for the belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWinkey Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 If you decide to do the T-belt "MAKE SURE" the tension is replaced as well. That is a manual tensioner and they do have problems with them. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mandee Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 I've had the same problem with the p-0014 codes and the P-0015. I had the camshaft reset valve replaced at the dealer and less than a weel later the cel was back on. Latley the engine had been idleing low and I was wondering if this could be corrected by an oil change. How often should the oil be changed in the s40. Also want to figure out the codes. Just recently the dsa light is on and won't shut off, meaning the traction system is not engaged. Anyone have any suggestions about this problem. seems that I have a lot of issues with the car and any suggestions would be greatthanksfrusterated 2000 s40 owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theForgottenone Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 I've had the same problem with the p-0014 codes and the P-0015. I had the camshaft reset valve replaced at the dealer and less than a weel later the cel was back on. Latley the engine had been idleing low and I was wondering if this could be corrected by an oil change. How often should the oil be changed in the s40. Also want to figure out the codes. Just recently the dsa light is on and won't shut off, meaning the traction system is not engaged. Anyone have any suggestions about this problem. seems that I have a lot of issues with the car and any suggestions would be greatthanksfrusterated 2000 s40 ownerIf you paid for the service at dealer to fix the camshaft cel just last week, take it back and demand them to fix it right. They should fix it for the service they charged you. If they try to charge you additional $$, tell them you'll discuss that with N.A Volvo corp customer service.As stated above, oil change should be done between 3-5000K. Myself change it every 3-4K interval.Low idle, you can clean AIC,TB.DSA, it could be your MAF is not reading right. Try cleaning it see if it help. If not, then it might be one of your ABS sensor is damage or faulty or your CEM triggering a DSA light.DSA systemThere are several how-to on s40concepts.netI suggest you browse through that section and do some maintance yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vman98 Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 I have a 2000 S40 with the P0014 (Camshaft actuator position advanced) RE out of time!!.will a software update solve the problem?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbergtsi Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 haha, no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ant Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 When I bought my 2000 S40 from an auction in 2005. After it got fixed, it was vibrating, I thought its was one the engine mounts ripped. Yes but that wasn't the problem. Just last summer Check Engine light came on. I ran a scanner and it gave me a P0014. I changed the timing belt, hoping the light would go out. Unfortunatly it didn't. I've been told, what happens is that exuast valves close too soon, causing some of the burned gasses to stay behind and get mixed with the new and fresh gas and air. Making your car work unevenly and making the vibration, that I was wondering about. The performance of the car also drops knoticebly. There is an interesting deal on the exuast camshaft. The intake camshaft is a one solid piece, the shaft and the sprocet are one piece. Not the exuast, on the shaft the is some kind of mechanist and then on to, the sprocet is bolted, I would say and there is some kind of fualt in that mechanist. All timing marks are positions correctly.By the way, change the timing belt your self, save some money, it might take you few hours if you have never didn't before, but its worth it.I'll see what else I can find. e-mail me if you need help changing the timing belt (sweetride10@yahoo.com) Yeah the DSA light has been on since I got the car, and the scanner wouldn't pick it up either.So i could use some help as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vman98 Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 When I bought my 2000 S40 from an auction in 2005. After it got fixed, it was vibrating, I thought its was one the engine mounts ripped. Yes but that wasn't the problem. Just last summer Check Engine light came on. I ran a scanner and it gave me a P0014. I changed the timing belt, hoping the light would go out. Unfortunatly it didn't. I've been told, what happens is that exuast valves close too soon, causing some of the burned gasses to stay behind and get mixed with the new and fresh gas and air. Making your car work unevenly and making the vibration, that I was wondering about. The performance of the car also drops knoticebly. There is an interesting deal on the exuast camshaft. The intake camshaft is a one solid piece, the shaft and the sprocet are one piece. Not the exuast, on the shaft the is some kind of mechanist and then on to, the sprocet is bolted, I would say and there is some kind of fualt in that mechanist. All timing marks are positions correctly.By the way, change the timing belt your self, save some money, it might take you few hours if you have never didn't before, but its worth it.I'll see what else I can find. e-mail me if you need help changing the timing belt (sweetride10@yahoo.com) Yeah the DSA light has been on since I got the car, and the scanner wouldn't pick it up either.So i could use some help as well. Does your car start hard when hot?? See my post S40 CEL P0014 code. fuel PSI reg should fix the problem. It did for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWinkey Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Does your car start hard when hot?? See my post S40 CEL P0014 code. fuel PSI reg should fix the problem. It did for mine.I'm not quite sure as to how the FPR set that specific code ,The FPR is a very common issue with the 40 series . Hard starting and poor fuel mileage are some of the common symptoms. But I don't see a connection to the VVT code. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vman98 Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 I'm not quite sure as to how the FPR set that specific code ,The FPR is a very common issue with the 40 series . Hard starting and poor fuel mileage are some of the common symptoms. But I don't see a connection to the VVT code. Read my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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