Engine: 70: - throttle body died - economical repair - Page 2

TDIvolvo · May 21st, 2012, 10:38

Guys - I may have tracked down a contactless sensor, this would let me rebuild my own throttle body with the newer components.

If I could get hold of it, and follow the instructions as posted by an american Volvo forum I think I might be on a winner.

TDIvolvo · May 22nd, 2012, 09:47

To the member who PMed me, thank you for the offer, I cannot however reply to you just now because I have only for 23 posts! I'll try and get some more so I can discuss with you!

LardFather · Jul 25th, 2016, 08:58

Can someone confirm if I need the throttle body to be re-coded even if the original is re-manufactured and re-installed? I'm a little confused on this as the previous posts seem to suggest using a different/new throttle body on the car but I would have thought fixing/reman the original one might negate the need for re-coding?

Spawned66 · Jul 25th, 2016, 12:42

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Originally Posted by LardFather

Can someone confirm if I need the throttle body to be re-coded even if the original is re-manufactured and re-installed? I'm a little confused on this as the previous posts seem to suggest using a different/new throttle body on the car but I would have thought fixing/reman the original one might negate the need for re-coding?

You do not need it re-coded if you have your original repaired " contactless". I had mine done about 2 months ago. Just took off my old white stickered TB, sent it off, got it back, re-installed, worked great.

steve6mary · Jan 15th, 2018, 02:55

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Originally Posted by Spawned66

You do not need it re-coded if you have your original repaired " contactless". I had mine done about 2 months ago. Just took off my old white stickered TB, sent it off, got it back, re-installed, worked great.

Hi have same problem can you tell me who did you use, what was the price and how long to get it back. need it quick as need car to get to work and back
Steve

MikeS100 · Jan 23rd, 2018, 15:34

I used actronics in Essex for mine (http://www.actronics.eu/en/) but they will only deal with trade so the local garage worked with them for me. That was fine for me as the garage were removing and refitting for me anyway but an issue if you want to do it yourself.

I swapped my unit for one they already had and it didn't need recoding but it seems a bit hit and miss as some do need to go to Volvo to be coded afterwards. If you can wait for yours to be remanufactured rather than swapping that's a safer option.

rogerb · Jan 24th, 2018, 01:12

It may be worth asking Volvo,
As my brother in law had one go bad in his car , he tried the contact less one , and was better but not great.
He had Volvo supply and fit , then do all the software, for around £300- £350 altogether, with a guarantee . And is as good as new. Was on a 2.4 na car 2000.

Jan 23rd, 2018, 15:34	#16
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	I used actronics in Essex for mine (http://www.actronics.eu/en/) but they will only deal with trade so the local garage worked with them for me. That was fine for me as the garage were removing and refitting for me anyway but an issue if you want to do it yourself. I swapped my unit for one they already had and it didn't need recoding but it seems a bit hit and miss as some do need to go to Volvo to be coded afterwards. If you can wait for yours to be remanufactured rather than swapping that's a safer option. __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

May 21st, 2012, 10:38	#11
TDIvolvo Master Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2023 15:17 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lanarkshire	Guys - I may have tracked down a contactless sensor, this would let me rebuild my own throttle body with the newer components. If I could get hold of it, and follow the instructions as posted by an american Volvo forum I think I might be on a winner.

May 22nd, 2012, 09:47	#12
TDIvolvo Master Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2023 15:17 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lanarkshire	To the member who PMed me, thank you for the offer, I cannot however reply to you just now because I have only for 23 posts! I'll try and get some more so I can discuss with you!

Jul 25th, 2016, 08:58	#13
LardFather Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 09:54 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	Can someone confirm if I need the throttle body to be re-coded even if the original is re-manufactured and re-installed? I'm a little confused on this as the previous posts seem to suggest using a different/new throttle body on the car but I would have thought fixing/reman the original one might negate the need for re-coding?

Jan 24th, 2018, 01:12	#17
rogerb Lets take it to bits Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2023 09:01 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Near Wellingborough	It may be worth asking Volvo, As my brother in law had one go bad in his car , he tried the contact less one , and was better but not great. He had Volvo supply and fit , then do all the software, for around £300- £350 altogether, with a guarantee . And is as good as new. Was on a 2.4 na car 2000.

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