S40 (New) General : Throttle Position Sensor??

[Mennox]

Hi all,

I have an ongoing issue where there is a bit of a hesitation when accelerating and going into limp mode. My VIDA DICE pointed this to a fault with the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor - took it too AutoFix North East when the car got serviced and MoT last month and they replaced the full pedal at the cost of £200.

However, the issue still occurs and read that it could be the Throttle Position Sensor on the throttle body....can I heck find the same sensor for my S40 1.6 Petrol (attached image), especially as it looks like a relatively quick and easy fix.

I spoke to AutoFix who advised that the sensor is part of the throttle body which will also need replaced...at the cost of £750!!!

Ok - has anyone experienced the same? Or know if they are talking bollocks or I do actually need the full throttle body replaced too?

I am going to hook up the VIDA at the weekend to see if it generate further errors since the pedal was replaced.

Is this even the right sensor??

[volvopilot]

there are options to reset and calibrate the accelerator and throttle body position sensor. Even at the volvo dealer that wouldn't be too expensive.

Otherwise, get a used throttle body. 750 gbp for a throttle body sounds way to hight. I was able to get one from a local used carparts dealer for 65. Very easy to install yourself!

[Mennox]

Great, I will look into both of those options - I did have a look at used throttle bodys on ebay but the sensor looks different to the one in the picture....will keep looking though

[Alik]

Okay

Does an RPM drop while you are accelerating? (When you feel the power loss between 40-70 mph)
And this occurs only when you are accelerating lightly like 2k constant or a bit accelerating throttle..?