Etm

MikeQS · Jul 9th, 2007, 21:40

Hi Guys,
Having recently bought a 1999 C70 T5 which continously "hunts" on tickover, I visited the forum as a guest to try and find out what the problem was likely to be. Inevitably I ended up reading the many posts concerning the ETM issue and joined the Community. We have a friend who holds a senior position with Volvo and I will be contacting him tomorrow to book the car in. I will advise of the outcome.
Mike

CTCNetwork · Jul 10th, 2007, 02:11

Hi,

Welcome to the forums and enjoy your time here..
Welcome to the dark side too... !

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeQS

We have a friend who holds a senior position with Volvo and I will be contacting him tomorrow to book the car in. I will advise of the outcome.
Mike

Really...? Send him along here, I am sure he'll get a warm welcome...

If you do have the ETM issue (it is inevitable, not a possibility) the clean and software update will "improve" things for a while and should be offered free.
You will need a replacement ETM - 100% failure rate.
The replacement is a re-conditioned one and it too will fail...
This should be replaced FREE by a Volvo main dealer, but going rates are about £250 or so...
Once you have paid the bill (if your canny argument doesn't get the job done free for you take dealer and Volvo UK to the county court for your money back...

Now you can see why your friend will get such a warm welcome..

Des. . .

MikeQS · Jul 18th, 2007, 17:56

Just got the car back from Stratstone Volvo in Cardiff following the ETM clean and software update and the result is excellent. The tickover is now rock solid at about 750rpm, the drive is much smoother and it is certainly a lot quicker! The service from Stratstone was extremely professional from the moment the car was booked in. The lady on service reception knew all about the problem (she must have visited this site!). When they telephoned to advise that the car was ready, out of courtesy I asked whether there would be any charge, to which they replied that Volvo UK would pick up the entire cost. A good result.

CTCNetwork · Jul 18th, 2007, 19:40

Hi,

Good to hear you got good service, at least, and that Volvo UK footed the bill...

You will need a new ETM in time though, without a doubt, so keep a watchful eye on things up to the 100k miles or so...

Enjoy the improved ride for now though..

Des. . .

big_alalas · Jul 19th, 2007, 00:00

Oli, yes you were right. they replaced the ETM properly, and refunded me 20%...
Now it runs perfectly for the time being
and... by the way, i just had it serviced and the guy told me to put vpower shell..., and i could not believe i could actually feel the difference... i know it sounds cheesy, but it did!!

DSK · Jul 20th, 2007, 15:46

Using Shell Vpower over normal U/L makes a huge difference in my T5 as well so its money actually well spenty in my opinion.

Jul 9th, 2007, 21:40	#1
MikeQS New Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2007 19:40 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cardiff	Etm Hi Guys, Having recently bought a 1999 C70 T5 which continously "hunts" on tickover, I visited the forum as a guest to try and find out what the problem was likely to be. Inevitably I ended up reading the many posts concerning the ETM issue and joined the Community. We have a friend who holds a senior position with Volvo and I will be contacting him tomorrow to book the car in. I will advise of the outcome. Mike

Jul 18th, 2007, 17:56	#3
MikeQS New Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2007 19:40 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cardiff	ETM Clean and Software Upgrade C70 T5 Just got the car back from Stratstone Volvo in Cardiff following the ETM clean and software update and the result is excellent. The tickover is now rock solid at about 750rpm, the drive is much smoother and it is certainly a lot quicker! The service from Stratstone was extremely professional from the moment the car was booked in. The lady on service reception knew all about the problem (she must have visited this site!). When they telephoned to advise that the car was ready, out of courtesy I asked whether there would be any charge, to which they replied that Volvo UK would pick up the entire cost. A good result.

Jul 18th, 2007, 19:40	#4
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Good to hear you got good service, at least, and that Volvo UK footed the bill... You will need a new ETM in time though, without a doubt, so keep a watchful eye on things up to the 100k miles or so... Enjoy the improved ride for now though.. 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."

Jul 19th, 2007, 00:00	#5
big_alalas New Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2007 21:15 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Long Eaton Nottingham	ETM done Oli, yes you were right. they replaced the ETM properly, and refunded me 20%... Now it runs perfectly for the time being and... by the way, i just had it serviced and the guy told me to put vpower shell..., and i could not believe i could actually feel the difference... i know it sounds cheesy, but it did!!

Jul 20th, 2007, 15:46	#6
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	Using Shell Vpower over normal U/L makes a huge difference in my T5 as well so its money actually well spenty in my opinion.

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