FUEL PUMP PROBLEM - VOLVO V40

Discussion in 'Volvo V40' started by Bernard Aucamp, Dec 21, 2003.

  1. Bernard Aucamp

    Bernard Aucamp Guest

    About two months ago my V40 suddenly stalled - a classical case of fuel
    starvation!!! Since the first time it happened twice after that. When I
    queried it with the local Volvo dealer, his first question was - "was it a
    very hot day?" On all three occasions the temperature was in the high 30's
    (C). I took it to the dealer this week and I was told that I must replace
    the fuel pump - R4 200.00 (South African Rand). The person I dealt with
    stated that it is a well known problem with the V40 as the fuel filter and
    pump is so close to the hot tar on the road.

    I believe that if it is a "well known" problem with the V40 that the petrol
    pump packs up due to high temps, then it is a latent defect in the design of
    the car. Volvo South Africa should then solve the problem and recall all
    the V40's and apply the solution to them.

    Is there anybody else, especially in South Africa, who experienced the same
    problem?

    HBA
     
    Bernard Aucamp, Dec 21, 2003
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