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Does the ECT fail intermittently?

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Old Aug 20th, 2019, 12:16   #1
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Default Does the ECT fail intermittently?

Last weekend the V70 (1999, 2.4 petrol manual) was reluctant to start and lumpy at idle. One one occasion the rad fan came straight on with ignition and remained on although cold, another it turned over but no signs of firing. After a few minutes it sprang to life and ran OK.

After a few days of non-use it is starting and running normally.
Vida shows ECM-2000. ECT signal too high, intermittent fault.

Thing is, the ECT now seems to be working fine. Shows the correct temp, climbs as the car warms up etc, voltage from the sensor in normal range.
I would have expected it to either work or not rather than have an occasional problem.
So is it a dodgy ECT and I just replace it, or is there something else going on like wiring or connector problems?

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Old Aug 20th, 2019, 12:55   #2
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Many years ago I had an aftermarket one which failed intermittently and that was down to a loose/poor connector. Replaced it with a genuine volvo one which solved the problem.

Depending on the model year I think there are 3 different sensors so best to at least check which one you need before ordering if not getting it direct from volvo. I know for certain that the ECT sensor on my 98 S70 was different from my dads previous 2000 C70.
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