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by Chrismgreen
Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:05 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Update apps after full service failing
Replies: 1
Views: 1441

Update apps after full service failing

Had car serviced.. On return it said 6 updates required to apps.. Download and said install but thry all failed. With error logged. Download App will not update. However all Aps will not work as waiting for update.. So in limbo. I have no workable apps as they are awaiting updates Returned to garage...
by Chrismgreen
Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Rear wiper
Replies: 1
Views: 2870

Rear wiper

Just done a quick hop up south from Devon to Midlands and back 500 odd miles round trip... On way up intermittent rain mist. Rear wiper on all the time. 2hrs in I noticed wiper parked at 1200 on rear screen... Thought it was knacked but carried on... Also it had stopped raining...was it knackered? A...
by Chrismgreen
Sat Nov 24, 2018 2:10 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: ESC faulty
Replies: 2
Views: 3195

Re: ESC faulty

See my comments in faults 'Warning light SS airbag and ESC warning orange'. Needed a new brake sensor to be replaced after 2 weeks of dealer head scratching and linking my car up to Volvo Europe support labs!
by Chrismgreen
Fri Jul 06, 2018 9:19 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Edit location ids in favorites in navigation
Replies: 2
Views: 2941

Edit location ids in favorites in navigation

In my Evoque i could give location ids personnel names to identify them. Eg mum xxxxxx post code. I know i can set home, but is it possible to do this in xc40 navigation for other 'nicknames'?
by Chrismgreen
Fri May 18, 2018 6:43 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Not always bad news
Replies: 1
Views: 1618

Not always bad news

As I have penned earlier my 2 weeks loan of a demo to cover the fault on my xc40 events. I have had the car a full week and all problems seem to be sorted.. Volvo UK and my garage appreciated my patience in having issues with my purchase and apologised profoundly.. So when on my return from a few da...
by Chrismgreen
Fri May 18, 2018 9:36 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Oscar For Best Dealership Award?
Replies: 27
Views: 14526

Re: Oscar For Best Dealership Award?

I'll start by nominating Kastner Exeter Volvo and head sales manager Mike Maunder. Me too they have been exceptional... Sourced my car as one of theirs. Delivered on time. When I had a fault light come on new care offered me their demo. I had it for 2 weeks will volvo Sweden took readings etc. Excel...
by Chrismgreen
Mon May 14, 2018 1:11 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Diesel or Petrol?
Replies: 19
Views: 11990

Re: Diesel or Petrol?

Went diesel... Live in the country south West. Mileage is a prime driver... Took a 3 year lease option so I can review fuel issue then.. At the least I might consider hybrid then. But until electricity options significantly improve... Such as many many more charge points. Plus max 10 min full rechar...
by Chrismgreen
Wed May 09, 2018 6:11 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Warning light SS airbag and ESC warning orange
Replies: 5
Views: 4540

Re: Warning light SS airbag and ESC warning orange

Update.. Afyer 1000 miles in loaner, whilst the volvo HQ and garage sorted out fault raised issues with replacement part... Took 2 weeks! However loved my xc40 loaner 1000 miles achieved 38 mpg... M5 M4 M40 M25 M4 us Clarksons favorite road A303 when quite! Too which I agree.... 80 to 85 cruising wh...
by Chrismgreen
Mon Apr 30, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Warning light SS airbag and ESC warning orange
Replies: 5
Views: 4540

Re: Warning light SS airbag and ESC warning orange

Update: So volvo Sweden have taken readings and are now considering resolution... So I have asked dealer to replace loan xc60 with equivalent XC40 as I am doing a lot of long trips this week and do not want a mode I didn't order.. So I have now a red XC40 whilst my white one is sorted... Thisust mea...
by Chrismgreen
Sat Apr 28, 2018 10:20 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Interior Coloured LED Lights
Replies: 17
Views: 15618

Re: Interior Coloured LED Lights

You will find (hopefully) that all colour are pin lights at 3 points.... Over rear mirror and over each rear doors. They are not very bright,. In fact the blue option seems to be the most effective. {wear a white shirt and sit in drivers seat and page thru colours in the dead of night, if working yo...