You will find as it gets colder that delay increases.

But no manual process to follow.

Get in, key in, clutch down and press the button.
Winter time, the car will pause with the coils on for a few seconds before turning the engine.

 

Think it was this

Recall: Volvo V40 (2012 - 2019) engine, fire

✅ Recall: Volvo V40 (2012 - 2019) Excessive carbon deposits could build up in the intake system of the engine. Additionally, the intake valve could leak. Consequently, the temperature of

car-recalls.eu

If it is mine is late to the party on having this done since its been at Volvo every year according to the service book.

 

agree with Chiptivo, my previous D2 had a delay in cranking when cold, the longest 2 seconds in the world when it first happens!!

 

Yes indeed 🤣😂👍🏻

 

I just put the key in, dump the clutch and press the start button and hey presto it starts...No waiting or pre-heat.
Do you suspect you have a problem?

Hope this helps,

Alan

 

Not particularly but noticed yesterday which was probably the coldest morning we have had so far 4c I pressed the button and there was a slight delay before the starter started so was unsure if it took a moment to pre heat to take place.

 

Ok..I have only had my D2 V40 a few months and it is garaged but currently I have no delay on starting at all. All instant starting for me....So far!

 

Yeah mine has been too until yesterday, I'll monitor it, I've only had mine a few months too so haven't had it through a cold spell yet.

Just had a warranty recall done on it yesterday, took it into the dealer a few weeks ago to have the factory dog guard fitted and said there was a fire risk with the cause of the inlet manifold so they had it back in yesterday and took care of it paid for by Volvo.

Yours I see is the same engine so might be worth getting it checked.

 

My wife just started it and took it to work and all was fine but it's not as cold today. Think I'm probably looking for something that's not there.

 

Good one, pleased all ok!
Re-Inlet manifold safety recall.. I will give my local dealer a call. Thanks.

 

Yeah, wasn't picked up until they done the usual free inspection. Let us know what they say.

 

Re-your Inlet Manifold recall.
Well I decided to call into my local dealer, Marshall, Derby who were very helpful and checked the car also looked and checked on the the Volvo system and said that there is no inlet manifold recall needed for my car and remarked that the inlet bleeder pipe was replaced under a recall last year.
So all good for me it seems, thanks for the info though.

 

That's what I've had done, the pipe thing 👍🏻 glad you're up to speed. That's what the fire risk was.

 

Thank you chiptivo, that's exactly what I wanted to hear. Thought it was my imagination. My other car is a diesel Mokka, turn the key and wait for the glow plug light to go out then start the car.

 

You may find another couple of things when the temp drops below 6C

The rear demister/heated window will magically come on and will show on your button in the car (also includes the heated side mirrors if you have that option).
The above can be switched off in the car menu.
Personally I switch it off as I don't want the wear and tear on the window heater element when not required when 80% of the time it isn't at just under 6C.

 

You may find another couple of things when the temp drops below 6C

The rear demister/heated window will magically come on and will show on your button in the car (also includes the heated side mirrors if you have that option).
The above can be switched off in the car menu.
Personally I switch it off as I don't want the wear and tear on the window heater element when not required when 80% of the time it isn't at just under 6C.

Yes I have noticed that and may well switch them off. I've got the heated mirrors too along with the heated windscreen and heated seats, think that's the winter pack isn't it? Just thought I was imaging the delay between pressing the button and the starter motor starting.

 

Before my V40 T3 Petrol I had a Leon 2.0TDI diesel, and yes in the cold mornings (on a few occasions I had to scrape snow off my windscreen) it may take a fraction longer to run the ignition before the engine cranks to life.