Electrics: Volvo finally recall cars over the ETM issue

[hermo]

Hi all
I have a 2003 registered S60 2.4T with similar symptoms e.g. when accelerating hard the acceleration is very on off. Its not there all the time but seems to be getting worse. Info I saw seemed to say only up to 2002 models are affected but could this be my fault too? Car has only done 67k miles!

[ctautos]

it may be a 2002 but registered 2003 mine is a late 2003 but it is a 2004

[bart586]

Volvo UK are unbelievable, Given us all the Finger, At least US have sorted it

Mine went on my 2001 V70 T5, Had the soaftware, and now trying other ETM's and sensors, Have some success for a week or so, then its back to limp mode again every few miles, or sometimes it'll do 20 before dropping

Surely there must be a way to deactivate the limp mode with software, as when its running its going great! Anyone know any hacks yet??

Bring back the throttle cable!!

Thanks!

[Jp003]

Originally Posted by bart586

Volvo UK are unbelievable, Given us all the Finger, At least US have sorted it

Mine went on my 2001 V70 T5, Had the soaftware, and now trying other ETM's and sensors, Have some success for a week or so, then its back to limp mode again every few miles, or sometimes it'll do 20 before dropping

Surely there must be a way to deactivate the limp mode with software, as when its running its going great! Anyone know any hacks yet??

Bring back the throttle cable!!

Thanks!

I clear my codes with a £30 OBD reader and that stops it going into limp mode

[volvoguy]

got a used ETM to replace my blown one. got it on, works perfect except for one glitch-does not keep idle steady. All codes got erased, revs up smooth, very nice sound, OBD comes with no faults.
seems to be a software upload to make new ETM compatible with current ECU. Any ideas other than a dealer jobby? Not really wanting to invest into Vida/DiEC tools myself.
thanks!

[DT1812]

my y reg 80,000 mile car drives very nice till i stop and pull away again then there is a delay from foot to engine, about a second idles fine and pulls great
just worries you a bit a junctions any ideas how to fix this. ty

[M D E]

Whats the current price of a new ETM (mines a 2001 C70) needs new accelerator assembly as my ETM is inside there.....Current Volvo are still quoting new car money !

[mikealder]

@ MDE, if your ETM is failing take it off and send it to Lukasz to get it repaired (see Here for details, plenty of happy customers and no re-programming charges that require a visit to a main dealer, take it off yourself, post it to London and refit once you get it back - Mike

[Darb197]

so is this the final and current fix?
my '02 actually has a few of the problems after reading this thread

[DJT]

Dear Mr Tuting

Thank you for your e-mail.

I can confirm that there are no outstanding recalls linked to your vehicle and furthermore, we did not launch a recall in Europe in relation to the ETS/ETM.

I’m afraid therefore that this is not something we would contribute towards as at almost 11 years old and 172,000 miles, the vehicle falls outside our goodwill parameters. I am sorry I could not respond more positively however I’m sure your local Volvo dealer will be happy to look at the car, provide a confirmed diagnosis and a price for rectification.

Jo Bright

Customer Support Manager
Volvo Car UK Limited
Volvo Car Group - Western Europe