ETS Light - ETM failure -> Volvo US admits to problem. - Page 43

Muscas · May 8th, 2007, 13:27

Hi Oli,

PM sent.

Patrick

GullH · Aug 7th, 2007, 19:45

I've had the same problem and after taking my S60 Bi-Fuel to my local Volvo dealer and having the "software upgrade and ETM cleaned" my car is still the same. The dealer told me that I have to have the ETM replaced and that Volvo UK will not meet the cost as my car is 2002 registered and has done 97K miles. After contacting Volvo Helpline (0845-756-4636) the dealer has now told me that the cost is £260.59 inc VAT and fitting and I have to pay 50% of this as Volvo will pay the other 50%. Still rubbish though as we all know it shud be free.

graemet · Sep 7th, 2007, 11:38

Recently had problems with an ETM failure.
Contacted Volvo Uk direct and said that I knew this was a know problem and had resulted in recalls in other parts of the world.
They asked the age and model of the car and said it was one of those affected , and should be booked into a local dealer for a software upgrade and clean up.
They garage carried out the clean up and software upgarde but it apeared that the ETM units was too far gone and would have to be replaced.
Volvo UK make a sizeable contribution to the repair so the final bill was £230.00 and the cars now going fine.
My car is a 1999, V70, 2.5 20v.
Hope this info helps someone.
gt

Paddler Ed · Sep 14th, 2007, 23:08

What's the mileage?

Mine was cleaned at 172k at the start of the yr, and is now at 183k so I'm wondering when to factor in a new ETM

JimDay · Feb 27th, 2009, 23:01

Sorry wrong thread

jimmyocharlie · Mar 14th, 2009, 12:46

my light came on yesterday.

its an auto so wasn't too much drama when it went funny.

wonder how long till it packs up???

jameswalsh · Sep 23rd, 2009, 20:22

can anybody tell me exactly where the throttle body/position sensor is on my v70 2001 b5204t5 model is ?

silestanix · Jun 15th, 2010, 10:45

Just to add to this; my car's ETS light came on and exhibited the symptoms of ETM Failure last night. I rang up VOLVO UK this morning and they asked for my reg number etc and said it was out of warranty due to it having done 131k miles and me only having owned it for 2-3 weeks.

Quite pi**ed off now, I've bought my most luxurious car yet and it's being more unreliable than any of the little french hatchbacks I've had!!

terry_cunnane · Jun 15th, 2010, 17:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by silestanix

they asked for my reg number etc and said it was out of warranty due to it having done 131k miles and me only having owned it for 2-3 weeks.

Does that mean you'll have to bear the whole cost of replacement yourself then?

Terry

ajpaynter · Oct 8th, 2012, 10:51

All the threads I've read so far have been for cars up to 2002. My V70 2ltr is 2005 WITH 128,000 on it & appears to have the same problems ie. a hesitation when running on constant throttle, almost like a misfire. The local Volvo dealer said the Mass Flow Sensor was faulty & changed it but when they returned the car to me, they said the fault was still there & put the possible blame on the LPG system. I have had the ECU changed on the LPG system but it has made no difference to the hesitation which happens whether the car is running on either fuel. I have disconnected the MFS & it has partly eased the situation but it still does not run properly. Have also had an air leak test as well without any signs of leaks. Have had new plugs etc fitted in case it was these but no difference,I am at a loss to know where to look next. Can anybody help,PLEASE.

May 8th, 2007, 13:27	#421
Muscas Master Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2022 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bettystown View Photos By: Muscas	Hi Oli, PM sent. Patrick __________________ 1999 Phase 3 V70R 2.4 AWD, Lazer Blue, 1 of 33 UK cars Owned by myself for the past 19 years Only Phase III in Ireland? 1994 Volvo 480ES 2.0i (In and out of Roadworthiness) 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser, daily car

Aug 7th, 2007, 19:45	#422
GullH New Member Last Online: Aug 7th, 2007 20:18 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bradford	ETM Cost I've had the same problem and after taking my S60 Bi-Fuel to my local Volvo dealer and having the "software upgrade and ETM cleaned" my car is still the same. The dealer told me that I have to have the ETM replaced and that Volvo UK will not meet the cost as my car is 2002 registered and has done 97K miles. After contacting Volvo Helpline (0845-756-4636) the dealer has now told me that the cost is £260.59 inc VAT and fitting and I have to pay 50% of this as Volvo will pay the other 50%. Still rubbish though as we all know it shud be free.

Sep 7th, 2007, 11:38	#423
graemet New Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2007 12:53 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Glasgow	ETS/ETM failure Volvo UK Recently had problems with an ETM failure. Contacted Volvo Uk direct and said that I knew this was a know problem and had resulted in recalls in other parts of the world. They asked the age and model of the car and said it was one of those affected , and should be booked into a local dealer for a software upgrade and clean up. They garage carried out the clean up and software upgarde but it apeared that the ETM units was too far gone and would have to be replaced. Volvo UK make a sizeable contribution to the repair so the final bill was £230.00 and the cars now going fine. My car is a 1999, V70, 2.5 20v. Hope this info helps someone. gt

Sep 14th, 2007, 23:08	#424
Paddler Ed Volvo Driver Born 'n bred Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 09:59 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Armidale, NSW, Australia... home of rust free 240's!	What's the mileage? Mine was cleaned at 172k at the start of the yr, and is now at 183k so I'm wondering when to factor in a new ETM __________________ '00 V70 Classic, 2.4 (170) 225,000 miles, none since March 2010 but it still runs! <S>'94 854 SE (Australian Spec) 190,000km</S> Sold <S>'86 Toyota Landcruiser FJ73, 138,000km </S> Sold after 15,000km of memories '05 BMW 320d E46 Touring.GF's car

Feb 27th, 2009, 23:01	#425
JimDay Mad Murdoch Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2021 12:15 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampshire View Photos By: JimDay	Sorry wrong thread __________________ "If It Ain't Broke Don't Try To Fix It" Jim Day 1999 V70 2.5 T SE Auto "ME7" Caravan = 2003 Swift Charisma 550 4 Berth Last edited by JimDay; Feb 27th, 2009 at 23:20. Reason: Opps I got it wrong

Mar 14th, 2009, 12:46	#426
jimmyocharlie New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2024 05:10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: hinckley	my light came on yesterday. its an auto so wasn't too much drama when it went funny. wonder how long till it packs up???

Sep 23rd, 2009, 20:22	#427
jameswalsh New Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2009 17:45 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KILKENNY	v70 throttle position module failure can anybody tell me exactly where the throttle body/position sensor is on my v70 2001 b5204t5 model is ?

Jun 15th, 2010, 10:45	#428
silestanix Returning Member! Last Online: Apr 24th, 2023 07:49 Join Date: May 2010 Location: East London!	Just to add to this; my car's ETS light came on and exhibited the symptoms of ETM Failure last night. I rang up VOLVO UK this morning and they asked for my reg number etc and said it was out of warranty due to it having done 131k miles and me only having owned it for 2-3 weeks. Quite pied off now, I've bought my most luxurious car yet and it's being more unreliable than any of the little french hatchbacks I've had!! __________________ 2003 BMW 325Ci - Turbo build in progress 2002 Honda Civic 1.4i - Daily runabout Project thread - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=330004 Closed - Sold**.

Oct 8th, 2012, 10:51	#430
ajpaynter New Member Last Online: Jul 21st, 2019 16:03 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Scarborough	ETM problems All the threads I've read so far have been for cars up to 2002. My V70 2ltr is 2005 WITH 128,000 on it & appears to have the same problems ie. a hesitation when running on constant throttle, almost like a misfire. The local Volvo dealer said the Mass Flow Sensor was faulty & changed it but when they returned the car to me, they said the fault was still there & put the possible blame on the LPG system. I have had the ECU changed on the LPG system but it has made no difference to the hesitation which happens whether the car is running on either fuel. I have disconnected the MFS & it has partly eased the situation but it still does not run properly. Have also had an air leak test as well without any signs of leaks. Have had new plugs etc fitted in case it was these but no difference,I am at a loss to know where to look next. Can anybody help,PLEASE.

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