1999 V70 ETS Light

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?

 

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

 

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.

 

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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Mike F.
Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

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