ETS Light - ETM failure -> Volvo US admits to problem. - Page 42

roadhog · Feb 2nd, 2007, 13:23

It affects all ME7 cars. Mine's a '99 S-reg T5 and it very definitely is affected, although not at the moment. I've had the upgrade done at my cost by an indie and other than burning a couple of exhaust valves since the car has been fine. Fingers crossed!!

Feb 9th, 2007, 17:34

You are right on the nose for the situation in N america.
We just bought a Volvo use 1999 v70 x/c, and thanks to your info called up the local service tech. They searched the vin number and made an appointment this week for two warranty repairs. The throttle module and a faulty light harness I believe.
Thanks for the info and good luck with Volvo UK
A Canadian living in US , Donny

AllyB · Mar 17th, 2007, 22:40

I have read some of the comments on Electronic Throttle System (ETS) problems. My year 2000 C70 now has this fault. I have to wait for the ETS light to come on before the car will start. I live in Surrey in the UK and use the local dealer Squire Furneaux. Has anyone had any luck in getting it fixed free of charge? My car has done 59,000 miles.

keefrto1 · Mar 18th, 2007, 15:26

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Originally Posted by AllyB

I have read some of the comments on Electronic Throttle System (ETS) problems. My year 2000 C70 now has this fault. I have to wait for the ETS light to come on before the car will start. I live in Surrey in the UK and use the local dealer Squire Furneaux. Has anyone had any luck in getting it fixed free of charge? My car has done 59,000 miles.

Hi is this the same problem as the ETM issue? If it is I have just bought a C70 T5 GT AUTO 2000 and because of this website I asked the garage to send the vehicle to Volvo for the software upgrade which is free. Check out www.volvocars.co.uk and I beleive its under ownership section where volvo have a statment.
cheers

keefrto1 · Mar 26th, 2007, 15:06

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OH MY GOD WATCH THE VIDEO

OogieBoogie · Mar 27th, 2007, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllyB

I have read some of the comments on Electronic Throttle System (ETS) problems. My year 2000 C70 now has this fault. I have to wait for the ETS light to come on before the car will start. I live in Surrey in the UK and use the local dealer Squire Furneaux. Has anyone had any luck in getting it fixed free of charge? My car has done 59,000 miles.

You've probably had this done by now - but if not the Squire Furneaux guys at Pirbright did it no questions asked after mine died on the way home just after xmas.

kelpie · Apr 21st, 2007, 00:40

hi oogieboogie,
Was that just a clean and software upgrade,or a whole new unit replaced free ?

Oli · Apr 21st, 2007, 01:20

Volvo customer services told me this week that the cost of replacement is now £250 with a £50 (20%) contribution from Volvo on my car. I've a reference number I can give to any dealer to get the work done when I feel it's needed.

Now that may still be £200, but it is £450 less than the dealer wanted to charge me a month ago!

Oli

Muscas · Apr 21st, 2007, 07:41

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Originally Posted by Oli

Volvo customer services told me this week that the cost of replacement is now £250 with a £50 (20%) contribution from Volvo on my car. I've a reference number I can give to any dealer to get the work done when I feel it's needed.

Now that may still be £200, but it is £450 less than the dealer wanted to charge me a month ago!

Oli

Hi Oli,

How is life????

What is the mileage on your car?
Seems like I got a raw deal from Volvo, I had to pay £550 13 months ago and that included a 10% discount from the dealer.
My opinion of Volvo is not improving!

Patrick

Oli · Apr 21st, 2007, 23:02

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Originally Posted by Muscas

Hi Oli,

How is life????

What is the mileage on your car?
Seems like I got a raw deal from Volvo, I had to pay £550 13 months ago and that included a 10% discount from the dealer.
My opinion of Volvo is not improving!

Patrick

Hey Patrick,

Pretty good, except for a sprained ankle that refuses to repair.

My milage is now up to 97k miles. I had the software updated a while back and the instances of poor idle and irratic revs has dropped off a lot, but not completely eliminated. However, I had to speak to Volvo on another matter and the price of replacement of the ETM came up in conversation. This deal should be available to everybody it seemed. I'd give them a call if I were you and see if there's anything they can do for you retrospectively. They did say that it is a new pricing policy though - and yes, given what we know, it should be free.

I'll be posting on the real reason for contacting Volvo once the issue is resolved.

Passed an MOT this week with no observations, so pretty pleased/releaved. Tyres will need doing soon, so saving up for a decent set.

Work is work; family great, though exhausting; enjoying the sun.

How about you?

Oli

Feb 9th, 2007, 17:34	#412
beoutside Guest Location:	N american response for v70 warranty You are right on the nose for the situation in N america. We just bought a Volvo use 1999 v70 x/c, and thanks to your info called up the local service tech. They searched the vin number and made an appointment this week for two warranty repairs. The throttle module and a faulty light harness I believe. Thanks for the info and good luck with Volvo UK A Canadian living in US , Donny

Mar 17th, 2007, 22:40	#413
AllyB AllyB Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2008 12:22 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Claygate, Surrey	ETS fault I have read some of the comments on Electronic Throttle System (ETS) problems. My year 2000 C70 now has this fault. I have to wait for the ETS light to come on before the car will start. I live in Surrey in the UK and use the local dealer Squire Furneaux. Has anyone had any luck in getting it fixed free of charge? My car has done 59,000 miles.

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keefrto1 VOC member in Canada Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2009 04:18 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SHERWOOD PARK ALBERTA CANADA	sorry if this has been postedaready: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news...73/detail.html OH MY GOD WATCH THE VIDEO __________________ S60 2.4T 172000KMS - 2002 - BLACK

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kelpie New Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:53 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: richmond	free replacement hi oogieboogie, Was that just a clean and software upgrade,or a whole new unit replaced free ?

Apr 21st, 2007, 01:20	#418
Oli VOC Member Last Online: Mar 8th, 2016 14:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sevenoaks View Photos By: Oli	Volvo customer services told me this week that the cost of replacement is now £250 with a £50 (20%) contribution from Volvo on my car. I've a reference number I can give to any dealer to get the work done when I feel it's needed. Now that may still be £200, but it is £450 less than the dealer wanted to charge me a month ago! Oli __________________ V70R AWD Phase III (pure and simple, but now with OEM Strutbrace!) - Sadly broken. Needed replacement engine (B5244T2) - Almost fixed :-)! 850 2.5 10v CD (home for lost toys - brilliant and trusty car) XC90 T6 AWD - boy it was fun in the snow...

Feb 2nd, 2007, 13:23	#411
roadhog Junior Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2020 00:26 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Attleborough	It affects all ME7 cars. Mine's a '99 S-reg T5 and it very definitely is affected, although not at the moment. I've had the upgrade done at my cost by an indie and other than burning a couple of exhaust valves since the car has been fine. Fingers crossed!!

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