ETM Problem?

Vinnytwin · Apr 18th, 2011, 14:43

Hi all I'm a new Volvo owner, got my 2001 C70 Cabriolet at the beginning of Feb. I was on my way to work this morning and the car appeared to surge at around 2000 revs in every gear. It almost felt like the turbo had "Kicked in". Never experienced this before and I've been asking myself is this the dreaded ETM problem that I have heard so much about?
The car was brought from a dealer and came with a warranty for the engine and gearbox (this runs out 1st May) so if this is the ETM problem I will take it straight back to him.
Any advise is greatly received.

mikealder · Apr 18th, 2011, 15:01

Get the ECU scanned for any fault codes as these will help diagnose the fault further, a knackered ETM will usually throw up the ETS and MIL light on the dash - Mike

Vinnytwin · Apr 18th, 2011, 15:15

Thanks for the prompt reply Mike. There aren't any lights up on the dash....service light comes on when first started up then goes out after a few seconds!
Is it a main dealer thing to get the ecu checked?

mikealder · Apr 18th, 2011, 19:08

You don't need to go to a main dealer to get the fault codes read, any decent garage will have a generic reader or perhaps someone you know has one, the car is OBD-11 compliant so you plug the reader in to the socket located in the center cubby box/ armrest between the two front seats (its under the cover marked OBD-II) - Mike

The Hooded Claw · Apr 18th, 2011, 19:13

Vinny .. I wholley aggree with Mike ..BUT .... As you mentioned your car is under warranty til 1st May .. I think the Supplying Dealer should be a Priority Call for you within the next few days ...

Even if he says theres nothing Wrong & No Codes are present ... it would be "advantageous" for you to get it checked out ... then if the problem re occurs AFTER 1st May you have some "Leverage" with getting it repaired (Due to Reporting the "Original" Fault within the Warranty period)

Keith

RUTV70 · Apr 18th, 2011, 19:20

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Originally Posted by The Hooded Claw

Vinny .. I wholley aggree with Mike ..BUT .... As you mentioned your car is under warranty til 1st May .. I think the Supplying Dealer should be a Priority Call for you within the next few days ...

Even if he says theres nothing Wrong & No Codes are present ... it would be "advantageous" for you to get it checked out ... then if the problem re occurs AFTER 1st May you have some "Leverage" with getting it repaired (Due to Reporting the "Original" Fault within the Warranty period)

Keith

+1...pretty much what I said to Vinny on the ETM thread in the 00-07 forum.

Neil

Vinnytwin · Apr 19th, 2011, 08:27

Many thanks to all for your kind help. I will go to the garage that always does my servicing and repair and see if there are any fault codes present then straight round to the dealer I brought it from, that way I'll know if the dealer is telling "porkys".
Once again thanks for the advice

The Hooded Claw · Apr 19th, 2011, 09:07

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Originally Posted by Vinnytwin

Many thanks to all for your kind help. I will go to the garage that always does my servicing and repair and see if there are any fault codes present then straight round to the dealer I brought it from, that way I'll know if the dealer is telling "porkys".
Once again thanks for the advice

Vinny,
If you do go to your "Usual" Garage FIRST ..make sure they only READ THE CODES & they DO NOT DELETE them ...

Otherwise the supplying Dealer will have nowt to read ...

(I'm sure you thought of that Already but hey No Harm in a reminder is there )

Keith

acshortt5 · Apr 19th, 2011, 09:26

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Originally Posted by The Hooded Claw

Vinny,
If you do go to your "Usual" Garage FIRST ..make sure they only READ THE CODES & they DO NOT DELETE them ...

Otherwise the supplying Dealer will have nowt to read ...

(I'm sure you thought of that Already but hey No Harm in a reminder is there )

Keith

In addition to the above it is wise for your normal garage not to do any work on the car as it may invalidate your warranty with the supplying dealer.

My advice would be to take it straight to the supplying dealer (the one you have the warranty with), tell them about the problem and give them the chance to fix it.

If they say nothing is wrong then you can say you aren't happy and that you are going to get a 2nd opinion from your normal garage. That's how I'd play it.

The Hooded Claw · Apr 19th, 2011, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by acshortt5

In addition to the above it is wise for your normal garage not to do any work on the car as it may invalidate your warranty with the supplying dealer.

My advice would be to take it straight to the supplying dealer (the one you have the warranty with), tell them about the problem and give them the chance to fix it.

If they say nothing is wrong then you can say you aren't happy and that you are going to get a 2nd opinion from your normal garage. That's how I'd play it.

That would be my "Take" on the Situation Anorl Andrew ..

Keith

Apr 18th, 2011, 14:43	#1
Vinnytwin New Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2012 15:06 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grays	ETM Problem? Hi all I'm a new Volvo owner, got my 2001 C70 Cabriolet at the beginning of Feb. I was on my way to work this morning and the car appeared to surge at around 2000 revs in every gear. It almost felt like the turbo had "Kicked in". Never experienced this before and I've been asking myself is this the dreaded ETM problem that I have heard so much about? The car was brought from a dealer and came with a warranty for the engine and gearbox (this runs out 1st May) so if this is the ETM problem I will take it straight back to him. Any advise is greatly received.

Apr 18th, 2011, 19:13	#5
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	Vinny .. I wholley aggree with Mike ..BUT .... As you mentioned your car is under warranty til 1st May .. I think the Supplying Dealer should be a Priority Call for you within the next few days ... Even if he says theres nothing Wrong & No Codes are present ... it would be "advantageous" for you to get it checked out ... then if the problem re occurs AFTER 1st May you have some "Leverage" with getting it repaired (Due to Reporting the "Original" Fault within the Warranty period) Keith __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

Apr 18th, 2011, 15:01	#2
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Get the ECU scanned for any fault codes as these will help diagnose the fault further, a knackered ETM will usually throw up the ETS and MIL light on the dash - Mike

Apr 18th, 2011, 15:15	#3
Vinnytwin New Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2012 15:06 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grays	Thanks for the prompt reply Mike. There aren't any lights up on the dash....service light comes on when first started up then goes out after a few seconds! Is it a main dealer thing to get the ecu checked?

Apr 18th, 2011, 19:08	#4
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	You don't need to go to a main dealer to get the fault codes read, any decent garage will have a generic reader or perhaps someone you know has one, the car is OBD-11 compliant so you plug the reader in to the socket located in the center cubby box/ armrest between the two front seats (its under the cover marked OBD-II) - Mike

Apr 19th, 2011, 08:27	#7
Vinnytwin New Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2012 15:06 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grays	Many thanks to all for your kind help. I will go to the garage that always does my servicing and repair and see if there are any fault codes present then straight round to the dealer I brought it from, that way I'll know if the dealer is telling "porkys". Once again thanks for the advice

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