2000 Volvo S70 engine problems

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · CA

The ets light came on intermittently. The car ended up stalling after being parked upon trying to restart it. Thia is am issue that only the volvo dealership can fix since it involves reprogramming or replacing and programming a new ets module. Fortunately it happened to me in a parking lot and I was able to get it rowed to a shop twice. Now it is going to the dealer.

Filed Mar 27, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 170,000 miles · NE

Ignition coil is misfiring, and park neutral position switch also known as the transmission position switch or neutral safety switch is having issues. When its idling its really rough while driving the car jolts an hiccups. Doesn't know what gear it's going into

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. The contact stated that the service engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled on several occasions when coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. The technician stated that the software needed to be updated and the code was showing that the throttle body displayed an invalid error code. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Feb 28, 2011 · Engine · 79,300 miles · MA

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. The contact stated that while she was driving at various speeds the ets light would illuminate on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was then diagnosed by a dealer and they advised her that the "electronic throttle system" would cause the vehicle to loose all power and potentially be dangerous. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that they would send her a coupon since the actual recall has expired. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 79,300. Tb

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 117,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. While driving 40 MPH the contact noticed that the RPM's suddenly increased from 2000 to 3000 within 15 seconds without the contact engaging the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the air mass meter, evaporator valve, catalytic converter, and the speed sensor needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000. The current mileage was 118,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2009 · Engine · 121,000 miles · NM

Noticed engine dying out when accelerating, the problem was noticeably getting worse. Finally the car came to a stop at the light, light turned green pressed on the accelerator pedal and no response, car sat there in idle with no response to pressing on the pedal.

Filed Sep 25, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 78,528 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the check engine light illuminated intermittently. Approximately three months later, the electronic throttle system (ets) light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they cleaned the ets. When the contact went to retrieve the vehicle, the ets light illuminated again and the vehicle was left at the dealer. The current mileage was 78,728 and failure mileage was 78,528.

Filed Apr 6, 2007 · Engine · 80,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. While driving 55 MPH in an attempt to maintain speed the the vehicle lost power. The vehicle failure occurred occasionaly on a daily basis. The failure occurred for approximately six months. The contact stated that the dealer misdiagnosed the failure on the last three attempts. The current mileage was 95,000 , and the failure mileage were 80,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2005 · Acceleration, Engine · VA

Dt: the contact stated engine sputtered and choked, then it eventually stalled. The electrical throttle system ( ets ) light illuminated. She took the vehicle to dealer for service. The ets and exhaust/crankcase emission control module (ECM) were replaced. The vehicle was operating correctly. The vehicle has been to the dealership five times since september 2005.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Engine · 49,621 miles · VA

2000 volvo s70 mileage: 49642 ets (electronic throttle system) light came on. Sudden loss of power, hesitation, and stalling without any indication. Subsequent search on the internet I found out the etm (electronic throttle module) and the ets failures were related and possible recall on parts by volvo. Serviced at fairfax volvo (703) 591-1820 on 10/18/2005. Service cost $900.00.