1999 V70 ETS Light

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Don Johnston - 20 Nov 2005 14:16 GMT

I live one hour north of Toronto, Ontario in Canada. My wife and I have a
99 V70. The ETS (Electronic Throttle Control System) light comes on after
the car has been running for about 15 minutes. Our mechanic cleaned the
throttle cable; however, the problem continues. I have been advised to get
a new electronic brain for the car. If I don't, the car will start to run
rough and may fail to start according to the mechanic. Any suggestions?

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Robert Rentler - 21 Nov 2005 05:17 GMT

This is apparently a known Volvo failure in the early years of the ETS.
Check out forums on the site below...

http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6716

>I live one hour north of Toronto, Ontario in Canada. My wife and I have a
>99 V70. The ETS (Electronic Throttle Control System) light comes on after
>the car has been running for about 15 minutes. Our mechanic cleaned the
>throttle cable; however, the problem continues. I have been advised to get
>a new electronic brain for the car. If I don't, the car will start to run
>rough and may fail to start according to the mechanic. Any suggestions?

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Ernest Scribbler - 22 Nov 2005 01:36 GMT

Not to second guess your mechanic or anything, but I wouldn't have a lot of
faith in a guy who cleans the throttle cable on a car that doesn't have a
throttle cable.

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Mike F - 22 Nov 2005 13:36 GMT

> >I live one hour north of Toronto, Ontario in Canada. My wife and I have a
> >99 V70. The ETS (Electronic Throttle Control System) light comes on after
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> faith in a guy who cleans the throttle cable on a car that doesn't have a
> throttle cable.

I have a feeling something was lost in the translation, and it was the
throttle body cleaned, not the throttle cable. I believe that there is
about to be announced a warranty extension on these modules for all
99-01. Google "volvo etm" Also visit: http://www.vexedvolvo.org/

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