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volvo2 Feb 5th, 2006 12:21

BBC Watchdog and Volvo ETM failures.
 
BBC Watchdog is presently looking into Volvo ETM failures affecting 60, 70 and 80 models.

Can I suggest that those of us who are concerned immediately write to Watchdog by going on-line to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/contact/transport.shtml; or write to: BBC Watchdog, 201 Wood Lane, London W12 7TS; or telephone: 020 8535 1000

In a recent communication with the program they told me that they need more individuals to make contact with them before they can follow up the issue (e.g. apparently they had 50 contacts regarding the Audi problem).

From what I have seen, if the BBC gets involved then we just might get a result.

Melvyn
PS Apologies for the repeat posting - just wanted to be sure S60 owners are aware of this opportunity to act.

meta_volante Feb 6th, 2006 20:55

OK right so i'm a bit thick, but can someone tell me what an ETM is?

oilburner Feb 7th, 2006 10:36

See:

http://www.vexedvolvo.org

For details of what the ETM is and why it goes wrong...

Philip Robbins Feb 10th, 2006 15:11

Would you believe it?
 
I have just rung my Volvo service agent saying my car was experiencing a lot of the reported ETM problems. They said that they had not heard of any problem the person also asked the service manager who said that they had nod heard of the problem as well. I have pointed them in the direction of the website and they will take a look at it. My car goes in tomorrow for a few days so they can take look at some other things and they will look at this as well. Let's hope!!

Serendipity102 Feb 16th, 2006 12:23

Advice Please
 
I am considering buying an S60 D5, however I was very alarmed to read about the ETM problem. Does anyone know if this problem has been rectified on cars built after 2002, or is there any way I can ensure a vehicle I purchase would not suffer this problem.

AClough Feb 16th, 2006 13:08

Petrol engines only
 
I believe this affects petrol engines only so you won't have any problem with the D5.

Clownshoes Feb 16th, 2006 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serendipity102
I am considering buying an S60 D5, however I was very alarmed to read about the ETM problem. Does anyone know if this problem has been rectified on cars built after 2002, or is there any way I can ensure a vehicle I purchase would not suffer this problem.

Additionally I called Volvo this morning to check if my car would be susceptible being a 52 plate petrol S60. I gave them my registration and they were able to tell me straight away that my car was produced in 2003 and so wouldn't be at risk.

The watchdog site has the number you can call.

Rich5ltr Feb 16th, 2006 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by meta_volante
OK right so i'm a bit thick, but can someone tell me what an ETM is?

Electronic Throttle Module

meta_volante Feb 16th, 2006 20:42

I have since contacted Volvo customer relations regarding this problem, I hope they can help me out.

Alpha206 Feb 19th, 2006 18:18

Thread pinned
 
As this is possibly going to be a big subject I've pinned it...

Graeme

(Plus I've been dying for an excuse to use my moderator's tools!):car-smiley-031:


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