1999 Volvo S70: check engine light

Filed Apr 26, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 150,800 miles · OH

The first time it happen I was pulling out of my drive way. I came to a stop right outside my driveway waiting for it to be safe for me to pull out in on going traffic I push the gas pedal it gave me enough force to pull out on the street as soon as I try to give it more pick up but kinda idle got up to about 40 I would say bout soon as I hit forty it out of no where it wouldn't let me pick up or press on gas pedal when I would it would slow down so I try to push harder that is when the car died so I quickly pulled up on the side of the road because everything was locking up gas it would not let me accelerate my check engine let flash on and put my flash lights on and sat for a minute trying to figure out what was going on. I waiting a few seconds started the car it first let me accelerate enough to coast but in the drive way. My ets light flashes on but doesn't say on. So I thought maybe cause I was low on gas that could a have been the problem I have drove the car all week not a problem at all. So later that night I figure since the street wouldn't be busy I would drive up put some gas in there to see if that was the problem. Got in the car started right up went to the gasstation which is about 5mins from here pulled up in front of the pump turned off car it was a prepaid pump went inside gave them $8 came back out pump the gas got back into the car went to start it nothing so I wanted I tried again got it started soon as I went to push on the gas pedal it died then I turn the key back and try to start it again my ets light stays on this time but ce light flashes goes off some guy tries to give me a jump I push down on the gas it dies. When it died it kinda of sound everything was about to blow up it made a weird sound like a computer as you shut it down. .took it to a car repair 3mths he had it then after trying all the codes -throttle body is what he said the problem.

Filed Apr 21, 2014 · Acceleration · 156,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the throttle body had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. Updated 06/10/14 ma

Filed Feb 27, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 106,472 miles · CA

Ongoing problems since august 2008: engine stalls, decelerates, won't start, sometimes engine surges badly, engine lights go on, throttle gets dirty even with new part etm problems are occurring and now vehicle will not start or drive at all.

Filed Sep 15, 2009 · Acceleration, Transmission · 91,500 miles · NJ

My 1999 s70 with approximately 92,000 has the following issues: - sometimes the engines start shaking? - hard to brake - no power even if you pedal is at the max - cruise control stop working my car has a malfunction with the electronic throttle module and I have been to the deal to get the software upgrade. Since the upgrade my check engine light came on and have had to replace my front 02 sensor. Now the car is undriveable because it will not go more than 20mph with the gas pedal floored. Volvo will not repair this know issue because the car is 10 1/2 years old. They state if the car was less than 10years old or under 200k in mileage they would repair it. This is not fair. They could have replaced this etm when I came for the software upgrade but they did not.

Filed May 1, 2009 · Electrical, Fuel system · 124,000 miles · PA

We own a 1999 volvo s70. While driving the car it started to surge while at a stop without and foot on the gas pedal at all. While trying to pull out from a stop sign the car had a mind of its own. It did what it wanted too without my controlling it. The gas pedal went up and down all by itself. The car then stalled and would not start and run. A check engine light came on and a ets light came on. Lucky we where not on a major highway and where able to pull over. We had to get a tow truck to bring it home. I called a volvo dealer in our area. After some research on the internet I find out this was a problem in all 99 to 2001 volvo's. A recall had been issued for this problem. The volvo dealer will only upgrade a software issue. If the part { etm} fails they will not replace it. We never had a car that the gas pedal is controlled by this system. After getting out car back from the dealer the same day it did it again. We took the car back and even though the car meets the recall requirements they will not replace it the etm. Now we have a car that is not safe to drive. If this had happened on a interstate we could have been rearended or ran into someone else. Please help.

Filed Jun 17, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 206,000 miles · OK

At approximately 206,000 miles my car wouldn't drive over 40 MPH, the engine would rev up on its own and sputtered throughout the reduced RPM range. Rpms would not go over about 3500. Check engine light came on. Drove it to volvo dealer and they replaced the throttle body at an out of pocket cost to me of approximately $1,000. They stated that it would have been covered up to 200,000 miles as this part had a recall. I do not feel that I was adequately notified of the recall. I received a letter about a recall last year and called the dealer to ask what it all meant since I did not understand it. The dealer said it was just a software upgrade and would only take about five minutes. I took the vehicle in for that software upgrade in march of 2007 with less than 200,000 miles on the vehicle and they did not say anything about the etm / throttle body issue. It should have been replaced at that time.

Filed Jan 25, 2007 · Acceleration, Electrical · 78,814 miles · OH

Tl* - the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when accelerating. The vehicle was a 1999 volvo s70, the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic ,and he informed her that there was a recall on the throttle body ,and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a volvo dealer. The volvo dealer performed a computer download. The contact stated she continued to experience hesitation when accelerating. Occasionally. The check engine light would turn on. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer because she did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The dealer advised her that she needed new spark plugs and a new 02 sensor. The engine size and number of cylinders were unknown by the contact. The contact believed that the problemwas related to recall # 06v441000. *ak updated 02/16/07.

Filed Oct 29, 2005 · Engine · MI

Since owning this vehicle the check engine light has illuminated on numerous occasions and fault codes for the engine have been entered. I even had the mass air flow sensor replaced during one of these episodes. But during the past 7 months I've had engine problems that have affected the driveability of the vehicle. Periodically, after the engine has been running for 30+ minutes, the vehicle will have problems idling (feels like it will stall) and then black smoke will start emitting from the exhaust. The check engine light does not come on during this process but only when the car is once again running normal. This problem is an intermittent one. The vehicle will run fine for 2 weeks and then suddenly the problem will reappear. Since this problem began, I've had the mass air flow sensor replaced (twice--three times in total since owing this car), o2 sensor replaced (twice), cleaning of intake and throttle plate, throttle body replaced, upgraded software for the electronic throttle control (etc) and spark plug replacement. None of these have fixed the problem. The dealership has had my car for days at a time. They have recently been able to recreate the problem but the computer readings are not showing any problems with the engine components. My car is still at the dealership and the problem still has not been solved.

Filed Oct 17, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 105,442 miles · NY

Dt: the contact stated that 1999 volvo s70 experienced the same problem with stalling while driving under 40 MPH. The engine light was coming on and the car was uncontrollable. The car would shake and jerk, speed ahead and slow down. T the contact took vehicle to the dealership and they replaced the fuel throttle body, put in new spark plugs, and reprogrammed the computer. The car has since then ran well. The contact stated that this happened a year ago. The repair cost for the contact was almost $1,000.00. The contact has been in touch with volvo dealership, and they told him that they have not heard anything about recall. The volvo manufacturer said that there was an investigation on the car, and to call the federal safety agency. The contact has also filed a complaint with volvo.

Filed Oct 11, 2005 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · MI

Service engine light came on. Computer check at shop specializing in volvos showed throttle body was defective. It required replacement. Our service shop estimates they have had to replace approximately 75 of these.

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Electrical · 22,600 miles · NC

This is the second submission (part two, actually) of complaint # 10137311, regarding volvo throttle control module and cruise control. I had to divide the description into two sections due to space limitations. Part two of odi # 10137311: may 2004 (45,000 mile service) -car idling roughly, not accelerating smoothly, and clunking sound when accelerating. Upper engine torque mount. Clunking noise disappeared. Car seemed to accelerate more normally after servicing. Summer 2004- car cutting off when accelerating after turning and warning light(s) on. Cruise control continues cutting off, causing deceleration; car continues to idle roughly and accelerate un-smoothly. When it is time for engine to automatically be given a little more gas (such as going up a hill), the cruise control shuts off and the "ABS" light comes on. Sometimes "check engine" light comes on, either alone or in addition to the ABS warning light. September 20, 2005--warranty expired--67,500 mile service- again reported cruise control/warning light problem to dealership,supposedly need new control module, costing $1,000. Problem was reported repeatedly while car under warranty; don't repair at my expense because problem developed while under warranty. Using cell phone while conversing with dealership. Woman in same store overheard conversation, told me of similar problems with sudden deceleration, and gave me your url. [xxx]. Vin [xxx] (1999 s70) throttle control not yet replaced. *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Sep 19, 2005 · Acceleration · 118,000 miles · TX

May 2004 1) no prior warning or indication 2)car died while driving on the freeway in heavy traffic. I was able to shift to neutral and restart the vehicle. It ran rather rough for several minutes, but I was able to get off of the freeway. It then began to run smoothly with the check engine light on. Over the next several days the car died without warning (other than the constantly lit check engine light. 3) I took it into "volvo of richardson". They diagnosed and replaced the electronic throttle module. This cost over $900.00. September 2005 1) the check engine light came on, but the car seemed to be running fine, had the code checked at "auto zone". They told me that it was probably bad fuel because it had multiple codes that were all related to the proper air/fuel mixture. The recommended that I run a couple of tanks of gas through it and then reset the codes and see if that cleared up my problem. On several occasions the light came back on but went off prior to getting it checked, again the car seemed to be running fine. 2) the car died while driving. I was able to shift to neutral and restart the vehicle. It ran rather rough for several minutes. It then began to run smoothly with the check engine light on. Over the next several days the check engine light came on for short periods and then would go out. 3) I took it into "volvo of richardson". They diagnosed the intermittent check engine light and recommended that the electronic throttle module be replaced before it failed completely. They told me that it is a matter of time before it fails, and that could create a dangerous situation. But would almost certainly add a towing bill to my already steep estimate of $1100.00. I asked them about a warranty/recall. They told me that even though they do see this problem "from time to time" there is no recall and no warranty on the one that they put in for me in may of 2004, since that warranty was only for twelve months.