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please I need a sound Auto Electrician around isolo who can diagnose and trouble shoot and solve electrical problem with Mistubish & Volvo.
I have a non starting 2001 Volvo V40 1.8GDI.
car was working perfectly for almost 4 years that I bought it until it had flat gasket as I notice oil mixing with the coolant in radiator.
I drove the car to a new mechanic who happen to be a Volvo specialist. but unfortunately this car has a GDI which is a Japanese technology.
they finish gasket quit well and start the car at first and tested it round but car just refuse to start again when I got there to drive it away and for almost a month now bout 3 different Auto Electrician had worked on it.
check fuel pump, injector, ECM, FTCM etc all to no avail. now I need to help with getting my beloved car back on the road.
Please all useful info will be welcome.
thanks.

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we mingle, we shear and we rob mind to enjoy the machine more and solve rather difficult issue with experience of others. thanks.

lofty900:
I remember when Volvo, Mercedes flat boot and beetles are dominating our roads. I wonder y Volvo and Volkswagen dropped out of favor in Nigeria, but the good news is that Volvo is uping their game

is not Volvo upping their game, it's Nigerians catching up with Volvo offer again. Volvo faded from our market since our Mechos couldn't handle the Technology of the brand so name it problematic. so lots of ppl refuse to buy in nigeria n that's why prices are very low now.

should he take this as a call to him as interest or what?

kacchy:
You can't called an idea not well explained as an opportunity.

Keep making it a secret. ....i wish you guys well

that is why it is called "opportunity" it nor everyone that's meant to see, understand or recognize it.
it for only ppl with insight, hindsight & foresight.

See the 1st one that was tested in 2005 and was to be release to the public for use in 2015 but they pend it.
new one flys like ellicopter while old one flys like a plane.

nairaland20:
Lol... nd mmadu sef... can d fan rotate??.... the title should be " Nigerian man construct big helicopter toy".

It should be called helicoptoy

nativedoctor:
This vehicle will hover between N10m to N12m or even less. ( price starts at $21,000).
However true car afficionados will overlook it as it is grossly underpowered with a 1.2 litre engine. (like having a toyota starlet or nissan micra engine in it)
the good side is that a full tank will last you 2weeks.

i bet it's not for sale in the US

Well Said but a 1.2l GDI Engine with a Bi-Turbo will drive like a 2.0L engine with fuel consuption of a 1.2L
and a 1.8L GDI with a Bi-Turbo will pull like a 2.4L engine with fuel economy of a 1.8 engine.

Engine manufacturers this days are seriously using fuel economy + high power as a selling point for cars.
I drove a Nissan Juke laden with a 1.6L engine recently and couldn't believe the Tuque & Horse Power in the 1.6L GDI, Turbo with a CVVT on the inlet. The car drives like a V6 kind of so i went for engine spec to know whats in there. sure i respect the package.
So don't underestimate what this C-HR will offer in the 1.6L engine.

S40 ENGINE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.

ENGINES AVAILABLE

Four-cylinder petrol engines
Double overhead camshafts, 16 valves. Continually variable valve timing
(CVVT) on the inlet or exhaust side. Three-way catalytic converter with
Lambda sensor. Electronic engine management. The turbocharged petrol
engines also have twin-scroll turbo and charge-air cooler (Intercooler).

Four-cylinder diesel engines
Direct-injection common rail turbo diesel. Overhead camshaft, 8 valves.
Charge-air cooler (Intercooler). Two-way catalytic converter with EGR.
Electronic engine management.

Four-cylinder Bi-Fuel engine
Bi-Fuel engine which runs on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with petrol as
reserve fuel. Double overhead camshafts, 16 valves. Continuously variable
valve timing (CVVT) on the inlet side. Three-way catalytic converter with
Lambda sensor. Electronic engine management.

DRIVELINE
Front-wheel drive. Transverse engine. Five-speed manual gearbox. As an
alternative, there is a five-speed*, electronically controlled automatic
transmission with adaptive shifting pattern, winter mode and lock-up
function which reduces fuel consumption when cruising.
*Not available with the Volvo S40 1.6, 1.8i, diesels and Bi-Fuel.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery capacity 12 V, 520A (petrol engines) or 600 A (diesel engines).
Alternator 80 A and for 1,8i 100A.

STEERING GEAR
Power-assisted rack and pinion steering gear with progressive servo.
Steplessly adjustable steering wheel, vertically. 3:1 turns between end stops.
Turning circle 10,6 m.

BRAKES
Power-assisted anti-lock disc brakes (ABS), ventilated discs at front.
Electronic brake distribution between front and rear brakes (EBD). Diagonal-
split braking system.


CHASSIS
Front suspension with spring struts. Anti-dive and anti-lift function. Multi-
link independent rear suspension. Anti-roll bars front and rear.
Options: Volvo’s anti-spin system (DSA). Automatic levelling. Lowered
sports chassis with robust anti-roll bar and automatic levelling.

WEIGHT FUEL TANK
Kerb weight: 1255 60 litres
Max total weight: 1780 kg

VOLVO S40 1.6 (109 BHP)
Engine type: Four-cylinder petrol engine
q Displacement: 1587 cc
q Power output: 80 kW (109 bhp) at 5800 rpm
q Torque: 145 Nm at 4000 rpm
q Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 sec
q Top speed: 190 km/h
q Fuel consumption liters/100 km, mixed driving: 7.7
q CO2 emission, g/km: 184
q Environmental classification: Specific for each market

VOLVO S40 1.8 (122 BHP)
q Engine type: Four-cylinder petrol engine
q Displacement: 1783 cc
q Power output: 90 kW (122 bhp) at 5800 rpm
q Torque: 170 Nm at 4000 rpm
q Acceleration 0-100 km/h, man/aut: 10.5/11.5 sec
q Top speed, man/aut: 200/195 km/h
q Fuel consumption liters/100 km, mixed driving: 7.7/8.7
q CO2 emission, g/km: 184/208
Environmental classification: Specific for each market


VOLVO S40 1.8i (122 BHP) (THIS IS MY ENGINE TYPE)
Engine type: Four-cylinder direct-injection petrol engine
Displacement: 1834 cc
Power output: 90 kW (122 bhp) at 5500 rpm
Torque: 174 Nm at 3800 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 sec
Top speed: 200 km/h
Fuel consumption liters/100 km, mixed driving: 6.9
CO2 emission, g/km: 164
Environmental classification: Specific for each market



VOLVO S40 2.0 (136 BHP)
q Engine type: Four-cylinder petrol engine
q Displacement: 1948 cc
q Power output: 100 kW (136 bhp) at 5800 rpm
q Torque: 190 Nm at 4000 rpm
q Acceleration 0-100 km/h, man/aut: 9.7/10.7 sec
Top speed, man/aut: 205/200 km/h
Fuel consumption liters/100 km, mixed driving, man/aut: 8.1/8.9
q CO2 emission, g/km, man/auto: 194/213
q Environmental classification: Specific for each market




VOLVO S40 2.0T (163 BHP) (I RECOMMEND THIS TO WELCOME YOU TO VOLVO USERS CLUB.NG)
Engine type: Four-cylinder petrol light-pressure turbo engine
Displacement: 1948 cc
Power output: 120 kW (163 bhp) at 5250 rpm
Torque: 240 Nm at 1800-4500 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h, man/aut: 8.5/9.0 sec
Top speed, man/aut: 220/215 km/h
Fuel consumption liters/100 km, mixed driving, man/aut: 7.9/9.1
CO2 emission, g/km, man/auto: 189/217
q Environmental classification: Specific for each market



VOLVO S40 1.9D (115 BHP) (NOT SEEN THIS IN NIGERIA YET)
Engine type: Four-cylinder direct-injection common rail turbo diesel
Displacement: 1870 cc
Power output: 85 kW (115 bhp) at 4000 rpm
Torque: 265 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 sec
Top speed: 195 km/h
Fuel consumption litres/100 km, mixed driving: 5.4
CO2 emission, g/km: 142
q Environmental classification: Specific for each market


VOLVO S40 BI-FUEL LPG/PETROL (120/122 BHP)
Engine type: Four-cylinder Bi-Fuel LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) /petrol engine
Displacement: 1783 cc
Power output (LPG/petrol): 88 kW (120 bhp) / 90 kW (122 bhp) at 5800 rpm
q Torque (LPG/petrol): 167 Nm at 4000 rpm/170 Nm at 4000 rpm
q Acceleration 0-100 km/h (LPG/petrol): 11.0/10.5 sec
q Top speed: 200 km/h
q Range on full tank (LPG/petrol): 385/750 km
q Fuel consumption (LPG/petrol) litres/100 km, mixed driving: 10.4/8.1
q CO2 emission (LPG/petrol), g/km: 168/193
q Environmental classification: Specific for each market


Warranty: 12-month international warranty without mileage limitation. (NOT ON TOKUMBO OOO)
N.B. Some of this information may be incorrect due to product
changes which may have occurred since it was published. Some
of the equipment described or shown may now be available only
at extra cost. Before ordering, please ask your Volvo dealer for
the latest information. The manufacturer reserves the right to
make changes at any time, without notice, to prices, colour,
materials, specifications and models.

[b]courtesy [/b]Volvo User's Club of Europe.

GAZZUZZ:
where did the OP go?

He's gone to buy the S40! lol

I notice something recently.
It is not just corruption that caused inefficiency in Nigeria
The people take pride in avoiding and delaying work.
The people don't value time just because they can see it.
In an Efficient environment, It is a Shame to delay your work OR Not to do it at all.
I have notice that people sit in their office and collect Salaries for the a job and Still Expect the people they are Serve to give them TIPS before the job is done.
e.g.
PHCN official expect bribe to issue meter, reconnect wire that he disconnected after payment of bill
An Engineer expect Tips before signing off your document for payment on a completed job
A Public Office Holder holds you ransom for bribe before releasing Funds for a Public Service Jobs like road/gutter repair
An office assistant looks you with cornered eye for tips and if you don't cooperate your documents gets forgotten under the desk till Jesus comes
NO SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SALARY THEY EARN FOR THE JOB.

God help Us, we just need to change this attitude of laxity.

Ok if u can drop it here I don't mind

ok, here we go
08090804656

pyaarimpossible:
I sent u a pm buh u neva replied hope u don't mind me having ur number

I noticed a pm from you but couldn't view it,
i don't mind.

@Op, The S40 2004 to 2007 is a sleek smart car laden with a 5cly Engines of different option.
I use Volvo and I Sell Volvo Cars.
The only note I will like to make is, if this is your first car, then better step down to a 2003 S40 2.0 Turbo for now to start with.
When you are in Love with The Swedish Machine, step up to S40 2004-2007 or better still S60 2002-2006.

But this Man that is telling you to use Volvo money to buy Benz/BMW no like you ooo, because for price they no be mate.
Pls just do little market survey for urself and see what price difference they have.

Thanks

All have been said,
I've being using my Volvo V40 2001 since 2014. Never regret once
I have sold not less than 10 Volvo to clients between 2012 till date. Never got a complain.
VOLVO For Life

Thanks Valarinz for bringing all the weapon again BAD BELE ppl.
God Bless.........VOLVO For FUN


Feel this S40 2003

It is getting interesting boo
can i come with this

ONTOP WHAT? why should i buy light pan, weak engine, flemzy interior + common exterior for whooping 7m
will rather by this below tokumbo with 7m+

good job Kashif, keep it up
more grease to your elbow.

Most Nigerian don't consider this issue as important. They just put fuel in car and drive, when its empty they go fill another.
Any way,
1.
My Volvo V40 1.8 GDI 2001 model (odometer 209985km)
Make 78km per 10litres (city driving without AC)
112km per 10litres (highway driving without AC)

2.
KIA Rio LS 1.6 Deoh 2002 model (odometer 153500km)
95km per 10litres (city driving with AC)
120km per 10litres (highway driving with AC)

This is average consumption, considering so many trips.

IjogzK:
No one is actually Talking about the S40..... This thread is actually scary!!! High maintenance cost

I was doing some Automobile research in 2012 when i stumble upon some facts about Volvo. I became interested in the car so I did more research and find more to be True.
Volvo don't make cheap cars, they take time to make solid engineered cars
They put in all the sophistication, Ruggedity, Luxury, Safety and Durability,
in doing these they end up having complex vehicles.
I Love Volvo, because they don't compromise on quality, and you get value for the money you pay,
Volvo hardly have fake parts.
No one steals your Volvo car because the market is not readily available to sell them.
From 2014 feb till now, I have sold more than 6 Volvo to people, I also sold my 2006 Honda civic to buy a 2003 V40 that I have being rocking since 2014 july till now. No Regret.
Ask people who has a Volvo, No One Drives a Volvo and Want to drop it for other cars.
you dont buy a Volvo and waste money on security/anti-theft,
Volvo is unstealable, except it is snatched
no one steals/removes parts to resell because parts are very cheap in the market
its a car in its own class, not a pure water brand,
When buying Volvo on second hand it is very cheap also( you buy a car for 800k and people rates it for 1.5m (prestige).

VOLVO FOR LIFE!!! [i][/i][font=Lucida Sans Unicode][/font]

Imagine this S60 I sold for Just 850k, I also do after sales support for most of my Customers, some I just direct them to Daleko for Parts and Mechanics.

Try a Volvo nd You will never regret!

:DGood old memories
Its called Borees. Yes I remember!
But now I know it is Bearing

Volvo is just a Machine too amazing.
Volvo all the way.
Feel the S90 Wagon/Estate Car.
Penetrate the air like a bullet with powerful ground hugging stance.
Pull frm 0-100km/h within 5second.
U'll love it.
The peak of the engine range is the T8 plug-in hybrid system. Producing 395hp thanks to a combination of a 2.0-litre petrol engine and electric motor, power is distributed among all four wheels. In the XC90, this system achieves 134.5mpg under official testing conditions, so expect superior figures in the sleeker saloon body. It’s claimed to get from 0 to 60mph in just over 5 seconds too, so the hybrid is the S90 to pick if you prioritise acceleration

For Powerful Ride Lovers, check this out.
New Volvo S90 and V90 Series for 2016

Volvo has released official images of the S90 ahead of its full unveiling at the Detroit Motor show in January 2017.

The Swedish firm is currently on a roll since releasing the XC90 in early 2015, but the brand intends this new flagship model to offer a left-field alternative to executive saloons such as the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class.

Volvo S90 styling
From the outside, the S90 is intended to look graceful and flowing, in contrast to the more aggressive look of many rivals. Details like the ‘Thor’s Hammer’ LED headlight graphics and wide front grille are reminiscent of the XC90, and to our eyes it transfers well onto a longer, lower saloon car. As Thomas Ingenlath, Senior Vice President Design at Volvo Car Group states, the S90 is designed to “bring something entirely new to this rather conservative segment and deliver a visual expression that exudes leadership and confidence.” In addition to the saloon model, an estate variant called the V90 is also likely.

Volvo S90 Interior
The S90 seems to take heavier inspiration from the XC90 inside – no bad thing, because the seven-seat SUV’s dash is one of the most attractive on the market. A large touchscreen infotainment system remains the focal point of the dash, while wide swathes of wood trim flank it from both sides. The overwhelming majority of surfaces are trimmed in either natural-feeling leather or wood, and you even get charming Swedish flag labels stitched into the edges of the seats.

Volvo S90 Driving
Under the skin, the S90 is set to share many mechanical components with the XC90. Riding on a modified version of the same platform, the suspension design is set to keep a similar multi-link system at the front and composite leaf springs at the rear. There is a chance, however, that it will feature a firmer set up to compete with some of the more sporty models available in this sector. It’s likely that an air suspension setup will be offered too, lending the S90 a silky smooth ride.

Volvo S90 Engines
The peak of the engine range will be the T8 plug-in hybrid system. Producing 395hp thanks to a combination of a 2.0-litre petrol engine and electric motor, power is distributed among all four wheels. In the XC90, this system achieves 134.5mpg under official testing conditions, so expect superior figures in the sleeker saloon body. It’s claimed to get from 0 to 60mph in just over 5 seconds too, so the hybrid is the S90 to pick if you prioritise acceleration. It is likely to be joined by the same petrol and diesel options found lower down in the XC90 range, though these are likely to be front-wheel drive only.

Volvo S90 Safety
Being a Volvo, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to discover that it is set to be loaded with the latest safety technology. Set to feature the latest version of the firm’s Drive Assist, it will enable the S90 to drive semi-autonomously, by gently steering the car to keep it between lines on the motorway. It no longer need to rely on the car ahead to maintain the correct trajectory, making the system more useful more of the time.

New tech set to debut on the S90 includes Large Animal Detection. This remains on the lookout for horses, elk or moose, and can automatically brake if a collision is imminent.

Volvo S90 Prices and Release Date.
Volvo isn’t intending to overtake the BMW 5 Series for sales – its target of 2,000 UK units per year is about a fifth of what BMW manages – but expect it to be priced similarly. Entry-level models should start from around £30-35,000, with top spec versions of the Hybrid creeping closer to £70,000. We expect the S90 to go on sale in the UK in late 2016, with the first cars arriving in the middle of the year.

Volvo V90 Revealed

Thanks to a slip up by Volvo, Swedish magazine Teknikens Varld managed to get an early look at the S90 in its estate guise – the V90. Volvo estates have historically been more sought after than the brand’s saloons so this is expected to be a bigger seller when it arrives.

It’ll use exactly the same range of engines as the S90 but will offer enhanced cargo space thanks to the more accommodating ‘two-box’ design compared to the saloon’s ‘three-box’ one. The rear screen is still quite raked compared some rival estates meaning Volvo might’ve elected to prioritise style over maximum boot capacity.

Some critics have complained about the shape of the S90’s taillights but, thanks to the new bumper and bootlid, the lights now flank the rear windscreen – echoing Volvos of old.

If you Learn with Manual Gear, You will be able to drive any other vehicle without being thought.
If you learn with Auto Drive, You will need another Teacher the day all you could get is a manual gear car.
Because computer do gear selections in an automatic car so you don't need to bother about what gear to use for different speed. Just accelerate to move and apply break to stop.
For manual gear cars, the Driver decides what gear to use for what speed and can do some stunt with this flexibility, also if your break fails on high speed with a manual gear, you can down shift to slow the can and pull to stop with gear one.

Hope you have got the car of your choice by now.
I am opportune to have driven both new cars and old cars.
I have bought and drive my own Nigeria use car, tokunbo car and also have the opportunity to drive company brand new car.
Here is my experience in brief.
Nigeria Use Cars= you go to mechanic almost every time for one repair or the other, vehicle may last a life time with maintenance.
Tokunbo Vehicles= You also go to frequent mechanic but less to that of Nigeria used, part will be failing one after the other and at one point or the other you will be replacing/repairing parts.
New Cars= You may not replace any part in 2 years, car will always start and go, with no fear of stop and quench for 3years, no matter how weak and fragile the car is, it will serve you for minimum of 3 years with just service and go your way. But know this, body will be very weak, accessories will be weak also, options will be limited, car will be like x3of the cost of same car that is tokunbo. and at the end of that 3 years, you are at the same point as if you just bought a used car and you will start visiting mechanics with the car almost every month also.
This illustration is base on my experience on the following vehicles. Nissan Premera=Nigeria Used, Mazda626=Nija Used, KiaRio LS= Nija Used, Honda Civic2006 Tokunbo, Volvo S40=Tokunbo, GreatWall Pick-up=Brand New, KiaRio EX=Brand New, Corolla=Brand New.

Make your choice

2015 VOLVO XC90 Mixed with 2014 Benz GX450
A colabo between Volvo & Benz

Some ppl cheat cos they are not been satisfied by their wify

Am a Volvo enthusiast, ever since I discover that Volvo cars ares are the safest car you could ever drive.
The least of Volvo car comes with all the safety of an executive car with the price of a small car still.
also a yr 2000 model Volvo had the technology of a 2008 model of Toyota nd Honda.
The Technology they employed in auto making since 1990s are still be researched by other auto makers like kia, toyota, honed etc.
Volvo cars can be liken to vehicles like BMW, Benz etc when you talk about Comfort, Stability, Technology, Ruggedity, Durability, Design.
Most of all it comes at a cheaper rate and low cost of maintenance.
I use a V40 2000yr 1.8l GDI engine. am enjoying every bit of it

chucky234:
Toyota cars especially Corolla are made for Kazeems, no P.

because they are very simple cars.

well I have seen a VOLVO car with 400000+ mileage still sound.
if you take care of your car well it could last a life time. I mean good cars like Benz, BMW, Volvo, Ford and the likes

buy a VOLVO S40 or S60 btw 2000-2005 model year and you will forever be happy.
if u need help call me 08181327694

I hav being doin some research on cars for about 3 yrs now
Based on ♍γ̲̣̣̥ findings I had to buy a Volvo V40 july last year.
Volvo cars are reliable, cool, fuel economy, sound engine, rugged body, good for speed handling, comfortality & stability and finaly the technological n luxury options you find in a yr2002 Volvo ar just coming in a 2010 jap cars. Also by the tim u get the sam options u got in a Volvo in a jap car you would be paying double the price.
I sell cars and have used at least 7 cars in ♍γ̲̣̣̥ life.
I LOVE ♍γ̲̣̣̥ VOLVO and I sell more of Volvo now.
Interested in a V or S40 contact me on 08181327694 fr inspectn

omodasolamary:
EVASMIL4 is a GNLD person, I understand ur position

NOT TRUE!!!
I was once invited and based on the nature of ♍γ̲̣̣̥ present job and ♍γ̲̣̣̥ adventurous personality. I waited till the end.
At a time it all sound too sweet 2 b true so I was doubting their veracity. Never had anyting to pay I approched one of the speakers for way forward nd he took down ♍γ̲̣̣̥ number again. I was surpriced to get an invite to start training next day.
I called em toreschedule nd they allowed me to come.
I latter attended few days of training and its all fun nd highly informative.
IF THEY WERE SCAMMERS, They will not wait at same location to see them next day nd training ppl who paid on health issues.
So am surprised to find this tread where ppl ar calling them scamma.
So I just want to know how? Cos I latter stoped attending cos I hav a job that pays ♍γ̲̣̣̥ bills for now.