How do you remove throttle body from Volvo?
Remove the throttle body from the engine. Remove the cover plate by prying up on the edges with a small screwdriver. It is glued down with silicone. Under the cover plate you will see a computer module that is also siliconed in place. Dig the silicone sealer out of the right side to expose the position sensor wire terminals.
When did Volvo switch to electronic throttle module?
Volvos affected by the electronic throttle module (“ETM”) are 1999-2002 models (US model years). Before 1999, Volvo used a good old mechanical set of parts to control the throttle. In 1999, they switched to a “fly-by-wire” module… this problematic ETM. This design affects almost a half-million Volvo gasoline cars.
Why does my Volvo go into limp home mode?
If you’ve got a 1999-2002 Volvo that goes into “limp home” mode or has erratic throttle behavior, your Volvo may be suffering electronic throttle module failure, and you’re probably angry. Volvo’s 1999-2002 ETM fails because there is physical contact between two small parts that results in wear, then damage, then failure.
Is there a recall on the Volvo ETM?
Now Volvo will pay to have the electronic throttle mechanism replaced under a 2006 recall, but this can follow great cost to the owner because dealers require many parts be in 100% working order before a new ETM replacement work order is declared. First, we’ve got an entire sub-forum dedicated to the Volvo ETM problem.
How do you remove the ETM from a Volvo engine?
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable 2. Removing the intake charge air pipe that goes above the engine 3. Remove the dipstick and dipstick tube 4. Remove the inlet pipe to the air filter housing. 5. Slacken off the hose clamp for the air pipe on the throttle body (ETM) and remove the pipe from the ETM
How to test a Volvo throttle position sensor?
The demonstration is done on a 1998 V70 turbo wagon XC, but the steps are the same on most Volvo cars from 1990 – 2000. Models that have this sensor are the 240 DL 850 GLT, 960 Base, C70 Base, S70 GLT, S90 Base, V70 AWD, V70 R, V90 Base. Loading…
Why does my Volvo engine go into limp mode?
Petrol Volvo’s from Aug. 1998 (My99) to 2002 use a “fly-by-wire” throttle module, usually designated as ETM – Electronic Throttle Module that is known to failure due to wear in the internal contacts. So, if your 1998-2002 Petrol Volvo has rough idle, goes into limp mode, have strange throttle behavior, it should be suffering from the ETM issue.
What are the symptoms of ETM failure on a Volvo?
Volvo ETM issue Symptoms. Common ETM – Electronic Throttle Module failure symptoms on 1998 – 2002 Volvo are: – Engine goes into limp mode – restricted performance. – Engine light in the dash goes on. – Rough idle – when at idle your engines rpm goes up and down.
Why does my 1998 Volvo go into limp mode?
So, if your 1998-2002 Petrol Volvo has rough idle, goes into limp mode, have strange throttle behavior, it should be suffering from the ETM issue. Common ETM – Electronic Throttle Module failure symptoms on 1998 – 2002 Volvo are: – Clean your ETM. This may work if your ETM is not yet damaged on the internal contacts
How do you reattach a throttle body to a car?
Wrap some wire strands around the terminal ends to help hold them together tightly. Solder the terminals together (but NOT to each other!). Use silicone to reattach the cover plate and to seal up the side access hole. Allow the silicone to set up before reinstalling the throttle body to the engine. Almost done! Give the author +30 points!