1999 Volvo V70XC electrical problems

Filed Jun 25, 2006 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · KY

The car out of nowhere just stopped moving. The car did not die just no power. After having someone look at it and the ets light came on I learned of the problem with this in most volvos from 99 - 01.

Filed Oct 29, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 62,000 miles · OR

I own a 1999 volvo v70 xc. On october 27, 2005, while I was driving the vehicle it suddenly and without warning began to stall. I pressed the accelerator to the floor to no avail. I was able to coast out of traffic. I turned the engine off, waited a few minutes, started the vehicle and drove home. Although it appeared to drive a little better, it continued to jerk and sputter.

Filed Oct 15, 2005 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · PA

Charred battery cable - could cause fire.

Filed Oct 7, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 11,800 miles · NC

Mileage approx 115,000 when purchased now 120,000 within 8 months. Hardly hard use. Failure of ECM and o2 sensors, on two occasions the second within 1000 miles and 1 month of first repair. Caused the car to surge, if restarted might stall and generally become dangerous to drive. No warning of failure. Volvo dealerships well aware of problem and offered immediate and correct diagnosis prior to checking the computer codes, without needing much investigation. 2 dealers worked on the car one don bayer in washington and independence volvo in charlotte. Instructed independence volvo dealer to make car safe and roadworthy. Uploaded faults and downloaded onto vehicle, new software. Within 1 month new symptoms appear. At various times these lights show and reset ABS warning, engine warning, traction control warning, speedo failure, check engine, service warning (even though service is just carried out).symptoms include lack of throttle response when pulling away, when speedo fails. No warning of change in status means this happens during turning maneuvers with potentially dangerous or lethal consequences. Checking various sources note that ABS module failure is common making the car potentially unsafe in emergency, not only for braking but during acceleration as the cars ability to pull at its normal rate is vastly reduced, adding throttle does nothing, but if the system turns back on again no warning, the speedometer just comes back to life ) this can cause unneeded fierce acceleration. I noted one death on the highway of a young woman who appeared to accelerate off the road during a benign maneuver and am concerned that this on/off speedometer/ABS transmission problem might have been the cause rather than the ECM currently the focus of the investigation.

Filed Oct 5, 2005 · Electrical · 73,760 miles · CO

Just driving along and the ets light went on. Brought to the dealer and they replaced the etm module, for $1500. The car had 73,760 miles, and the unit is the exact same as the one they replaced. The dealer told me to expect this one to last the same amount of time, maybe more, maybe less.

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Electrical · NY

Dt: the consumer wanted the etm replaced. The manufacturer would not comply with the consumers request, because the part had not failed. The consumer had difficulty removing the key from the ignition. The consumer was told a drink was spilled in it, however the consumer disagreed with that theory. The battery light illuminated, after showing signs of being weak, however the light came back on again. Updated 12/14/05.

Filed Sep 8, 2005 · Electrical · IN · 1 injury

Etm failure on my volvo. This has been a very big issue with 99-00 70 series models. Mine failed as well as many others.

Filed Sep 4, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 57,780 miles · MD

The electronic throttle system warning light came on. There was intermittent loss of power. The dealer identified the following throttle failure codes, 914f, 91b7, 9150. They replaced the throttle, cleaned pvc system and upgraded the ECM software. Total cost was $1270.52. At the same time the brake light system failed. There was no warning light. The entire system, all three lights did not illuminate. The dealer replaced the electronic brake light switch. Cost $124.08.

Filed Aug 26, 2005 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · NY

Car was proceeding on ny state thruway when suddenly the speedometer went to zero and the car engine cut out. When I pulled the car over it would not start, but after 15 minutes, it would start after several tries. This happened many more times before I could bring it to the nearest volvo dealer where it now sits awaiting repair. This seems to be a recurring issue with the volvo xc70 year 1999 from recent web searches.

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Electrical · 91,000 miles · TN

Speed control sensor failed intermitently one day, causing the auto become sluggish and the speedometer and odomoter to stop breifly