Hello,

I've got a 01 V40 with 41k on the clock, it's been running fantastically for the last 4 years that we've had it. Recently, I've noticed a slight clunking noise that sounds like it's coming from the front wheels. The clunk happens when I accelerate from a stop or when I brake. I only notice it at low speeds. My initial thought was maybe a bad strut. My worry is that it could be a tranny problem, because if I tap the brakes several times, it seems to only happen on the first tap. Took it to the local mechanic (non-volvo specific) and he couldn't figure it out. Anyone have any ideas?

 

How are the engine mounts?

Also maybe brake pads shifitng.

 

I have the same problem. When I come to a stop or when I accelerate I hear a muted clicking sound in the front of the car. I have about 43K on the car with little problems in the past. I just noticed it a few days ago. Could it be the suspension...Please help?

 

Engine mounts good?

 

I'm not sure how to check if the engine mounts are bad. What's the best way to do so?

Also, I just developed a stutter at idle when I'm in drive. If I'm in neutral, no stutter. I just threw a CEL as well, cylinder #3 misfire. The CEL happens when I accelerate hard and the car downshifts, I get stuttering boost. I put in new spark plugs last night and cleared the CEL, but CEL came back after I took it out for a test drive, still stuttering. I'm thinking maybe an injector? Or tune? Could this have anything to do with the clunking?

 

If you inspect the mounts you can see if they are bad or not.

I would replace the coils and 2 wires and that should fix the misfire.

 

Thanks so much tech, will check em out.

 

I'm replacing the 2 coilpacks and wires, will post results, thanks.

 

I ordered 2 new coilpacks and wires (wires come in a set of 2) from IPD for $170 shipped. IPD has excellent customer service, by the way, the salesperson I spoke to was a longtime Volvo mechanic and after hearing my symptoms, corroborated Tech's diagnosis for the engine hesitation and CYL 3 MISFIRE CEL code.

Hesitation is now gone and CEL no longer flashes under hard acceleration. THANKS SO MUCH TECH!

Clunking is still there, though, now to test the engine mounts.