Whats the latest on ETM

thegasman · Mar 9th, 2008, 20:06

Having just bought a 01 V70 T5, I have been getting more worried by the minute after reading all the posts. Does anyone know if the situation has changed recently (cost of replacement) ??. As I said mine is 2001 82,000 miles and the sticker is white.

Cheers Martin.

Clan · Mar 9th, 2008, 20:13

The car could well have had the software upgrade and throttle clean by now so should be ok until the throttle shows sign of trouble when cleaning again may help , otherwise a new unit will be required but they are reasonably priced now .
No harm in checking with your dealer to see if yours has been done , if not , have it done ..

CTCNetwork · Mar 9th, 2008, 20:17

Hi,

The initial stage is an ETM clean and software update which, initially should resolve issues with the failing of the ETM.....
This should be done for free by the dealer when you start experiencing some of the symptoms of ETM failure.

If/when the unit fails then the replacement cost is around the £270 mark as Volvo have cut the cost of the repair/replacement.
Whether this is acceptable to people is down to them - the legal route to reclaim the monies is still open should you wish to pursue it...

It maybe the software and clean may solve the issue for a good while..

Something else to look out for, however, is the power steering reservoir/tank.
Apparently, this can expand under the pressure of the fluid and may come into contact with the ETM and thus damage/burn it out...
This is a rare occurrence (see only once on these forums so far) and maybe model specific. The tank needs to be next to the ETM module...

Hope that is of help..

Des. . .

thegasman · Mar 9th, 2008, 20:33

Thanks for that I might try to contact the previous owner, I have a fully stamped service record but no details or receipts for work done. Would any Volvo dealer be able to check what the ETM history is on this car.

Cheers me dears.

Nunchukhamster · Mar 9th, 2008, 20:34

If it has been Volvo maintained, then yes, they just need the reg or vin number.

DSK · Mar 11th, 2008, 16:07

Fwiw, I wouldn't stress about it too much if your car is running ok.

My C70 has 126K, only had the ETM software update/module clean at 122K but never showed any signs or symptoms of the ETM issue. still going strong ... touch wood.

Paddler Ed · Mar 11th, 2008, 17:17

Mine had the clean and upgrade at 172k, now on 189k... with no problems

I'd agree with DSK on not worrying about it too much until it becomes a problem

Ed

thegasman · Mar 11th, 2008, 17:38

Cheers thats what I wanted to hear, could do without huge bills at the moment. On the 850 Ive just swapped for this one the only expense apart from tyres and brake pads was windscreen washer pump in 7 years.

Cheers Martin.

Mar 9th, 2008, 20:06	#1
thegasman New Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2017 20:13 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Street	Whats the latest on ETM Having just bought a 01 V70 T5, I have been getting more worried by the minute after reading all the posts. Does anyone know if the situation has changed recently (cost of replacement) ??. As I said mine is 2001 82,000 miles and the sticker is white. Cheers Martin.

Mar 9th, 2008, 20:13	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:23 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The car could well have had the software upgrade and throttle clean by now so should be ok until the throttle shows sign of trouble when cleaning again may help , otherwise a new unit will be required but they are reasonably priced now . No harm in checking with your dealer to see if yours has been done , if not , have it done .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 9th, 2008, 20:17	#3
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, The initial stage is an ETM clean and software update which, initially should resolve issues with the failing of the ETM..... This should be done for free by the dealer when you start experiencing some of the symptoms of ETM failure. If/when the unit fails then the replacement cost is around the £270 mark as Volvo have cut the cost of the repair/replacement. Whether this is acceptable to people is down to them - the legal route to reclaim the monies is still open should you wish to pursue it... It maybe the software and clean may solve the issue for a good while.. Something else to look out for, however, is the power steering reservoir/tank. Apparently, this can expand under the pressure of the fluid and may come into contact with the ETM and thus damage/burn it out... This is a rare occurrence (see only once on these forums so far) and maybe model specific. The tank needs to be next to the ETM module... Hope that is of help.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

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Nunchukhamster Gone. Last Online: Aug 4th, 2009 09:14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Zarg	If it has been Volvo maintained, then yes, they just need the reg or vin number. __________________ Bored of the idiots, the "victims" and the spammers who have taken over this forum.

Mar 11th, 2008, 16:07	#6
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	Fwiw, I wouldn't stress about it too much if your car is running ok. My C70 has 126K, only had the ETM software update/module clean at 122K but never showed any signs or symptoms of the ETM issue. still going strong ... touch wood. __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

Mar 9th, 2008, 20:33	#4
thegasman New Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2017 20:13 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Street	Thanks for that I might try to contact the previous owner, I have a fully stamped service record but no details or receipts for work done. Would any Volvo dealer be able to check what the ETM history is on this car. Cheers me dears.

Mar 11th, 2008, 17:17	#7
Paddler Ed Volvo Driver Born 'n bred Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 09:59 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Armidale, NSW, Australia... home of rust free 240's!	Mine had the clean and upgrade at 172k, now on 189k... with no problems I'd agree with DSK on not worrying about it too much until it becomes a problem Ed __________________ '00 V70 Classic, 2.4 (170) 225,000 miles, none since March 2010 but it still runs! <S>'94 854 SE (Australian Spec) 190,000km</S> Sold <S>'86 Toyota Landcruiser FJ73, 138,000km </S> Sold after 15,000km of memories '05 BMW 320d E46 Touring.GF's car

Mar 11th, 2008, 17:38	#8
thegasman New Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2017 20:13 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Street	Cheers thats what I wanted to hear, could do without huge bills at the moment. On the 850 Ive just swapped for this one the only expense apart from tyres and brake pads was windscreen washer pump in 7 years. Cheers Martin.

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