1999 Volvo V70 fuel system problems

Filed Mar 12, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 208,000 miles · AZ

Traveling in town at appr. 45 MPH. Car went into limp mode, etm check light came on.

Filed Aug 9, 2012 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CA

As I was driving home the car started running very rough and was not able to get it above 25 MPH. It also started to lunge forward sporadically and it seemed like it was going to stall at any moment. I contacted volvo directly and they called it "limp home mode" and that's exactly what it was, horrable!!. I consider myself lucky that my children were not with me. Apparently volvo recognizes the problem but are no longer fixing this ongoing problem. Volvo estimated that the fix would be on the low end $900.00 up to about $1400.00. Volvo is not taking anymore responsibility and now it's up to the consumer to absorb the cost.

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 165,000 miles · AZ

Car repeatedly stalls with no explanation. Volvo dealership has worked on car 8 times. Throttle parts have been replaced, etm, and many other parts. Now they say it's the catalytic converter. This is extremely frustrating and scary. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to why the car stalls. Sometimes, it will act as if there's a clogged fuel line, then it stalls the next time I have to decelerate. Other times, it dies when I'm driving.

Filed Jul 18, 2007 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 74,890 miles · ID

I have a 99 volvo v70 t5, on july 3rd of 2006 we had the vehicle in as the etm light was on, the dealer upgraded the software of the etm at no cost, now a year later the vehicle is undrivable. It surges at low idle causing the vehicle to jump forward, it consistently stalls out and now is beginning to surge while driving down the road at any RPM. I feel that this is a extreme hazard and I am no longer able to drive the vehicle.

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Electrical, Fuel system · 112,641 miles · VA

1. Vehicle "sputtered", engine would rev with no change in pressure on gas pedal, followed by nearly complete loss of power and near engine cut off. 2. No complete failure, as soon as symptoms began, it was taken to a dealer 3. Volvo dealer and repair shop determined the failure was ECM code 903c, 91a7: "throttle internal fault". Replaced electronic throttle module. Old part is not available. 15 mar 2005 - 1. Same symptoms; car was unable to maintain highway speed of 60 MPH. 2. Engine stalled once before going to dealer repair but started back up without problem. 3. Exact failure codes not provided, but was determined to be "engine control module fault". Electronic throttle module was replaced. Covered by volvo parts warranty. Old part is not available.

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Fuel system · 44,807 miles · MD

My 1999 volvo v70's engine unexpectedly stopped running while I was driving on I -95 in heavy traffic. I was fortunate to be able to pull off the highway, as this was a very dangerous situation. The ets warning light was on and the engine would not restart. No "limp home" mode was available. The car was towed to an independent shop. They got the car running but cruise c. Still inop. Incident occurred 4-12-05.

Filed Nov 29, 2005 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · PA

Car stalls at any time.

Filed Oct 11, 2005 · Fuel system · 64,284 miles · NC

1999 volvo v70 etm (electronic throttle module) failure - my wife and 3 year old daughter were driving the car on a major four lane avenue, in heavy traffic, when the etm failed. The car started idling rough. When she came to a stop light, she had to press the brake extremely hard to prevent the car from lunging into the vehicle in front of her. When she accelerated to proceed, the car would only go a maximum of 30 MPH, even with the accelerator pressed to the floor. Luckily, the crown volvo dealership (greensboro, nc) was on the same stretch of avenue. She managed to get to the dealership and get it repaired. We were devastated when they told us the repair would cost $934.00. We were able to get that reduced to $836.24, because we just happen to have a $100 discount coupon in the glove compartment. We had just had a 60,000 mile service performed on the car a couple months ago. The actual mileage when the etm failed was 64,284. The repair included replacing the faulty etm, a gasket, and a etm program reload.

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · CA

Sirs - I file this compliant to add to those already filed by others that document malfunctioning electronic throttle modules in 1999 to 2001 volvo 60/70/80-series vehicles. My 1999 v70 t5 currently exhibits the conditions indicative of etm malfunction (e.g., rough starting, uneven acceleration, and intermittent surging when driving at steady state highway speeds). The ets dash panel light is illuminated. Only once has the car completely stalled (and it occurred in the volvo of irvine, ca parking lot as I was departing). The car just turned 90k miles. It has not left me stranded on a highway but I'm very concerned that it will stall and go into "20-MPH limp home" mode and make me a target.

Filed Aug 29, 2005 · Fuel system · 90,783 miles · CT

Engine idling improperly, read about electronic throttle failures throttle failed, replacement required.