surge in power

Alpine · Jun 19th, 2022, 10:06

so its happened twice now, driving along as usual and the car seems to surge forwards as though I have pressed the accelerator, but I haven't. Any obvious cause anyone?

Luxobarge · Jun 19th, 2022, 10:34

ETM - throttle body

Alpine · Jun 19th, 2022, 15:07

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Originally Posted by Luxobarge

ETM - throttle body

I did wonder. Would the engine management light come on if it were that?

so is my ETM at risk of failing, or could it just be a blip? If it fails I guess the car is stranded?

Alpine · Jun 19th, 2022, 20:00

...just a few more questions as I've now managed to find it in my engine bay and look on Google, so I am a bit more informed.

I understand the problem units are the ones with white labels, but I can see the label on mine is yellow. Is it likely the unit on my car has been changed in the past?

If it does fail, what are the options? A new unit, or send it off to be repaired? Is it likely to be expensive?

Jun 19th, 2022, 10:06	#1
Alpine Senior Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds	surge in power so its happened twice now, driving along as usual and the car seems to surge forwards as though I have pressed the accelerator, but I haven't. Any obvious cause anyone? __________________ Phil '98 V70 2.5T (manual '99MY)

Jun 19th, 2022, 10:34	#2
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:52 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	ETM - throttle body __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Jun 19th, 2022, 20:00	#4
Alpine Senior Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds	...just a few more questions as I've now managed to find it in my engine bay and look on Google, so I am a bit more informed. I understand the problem units are the ones with white labels, but I can see the label on mine is yellow. Is it likely the unit on my car has been changed in the past? If it does fail, what are the options? A new unit, or send it off to be repaired? Is it likely to be expensive? __________________ Phil '98 V70 2.5T (manual '99MY)

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