Volvo Virgin Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Over the past couple weeks my car has begun to idle very inconsistently.It constantly fluctuates up and down between 600 to 1000 RPMS.It is not in any particular rythym or pattern,just lumpy and annoying as hell.I was thinking TPS or MAF,but don't know much about either on this car.Ideas anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderlord Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Over the past couple weeks my car has begun to idle very inconsistently.It constantly fluctuates up and down between 600 to 1000 RPMS.It is not in any particular rythym or pattern,just lumpy and annoying as hell.I was thinking TPS or MAF,but don't know much about either on this car.Ideas anyone?←VV, this is the classic MY+99 ETS going south.. lube up, grab your wallet and prepare for the worst. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvo Virgin Posted December 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Yo Kevin.Whats up dude.Hit me with that again in laymans terms will you.What exactly is going bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvo Virgin Posted December 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 I did get my aftermarket warranty straightened out finally,so all is good with that.I would assume whatever is going bad should be covered.By the way,,not to sound like a dumbass,but I took pictures of my car finally,but how the hell do you post them on VS.I've tried what little computer technique I have in my bag of tricks,to no avail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s40euro Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Most probably throttel body and egr has to be cleaned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderlord Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 I did get my aftermarket warranty straightened out finally,so all is good with that.I would assume whatever is going bad should be covered.By the way,,not to sound like a dumbass,but I took pictures of my car finally,but how the hell do you post them on VS.I've tried what little computer technique I have in my bag of tricks,to no avail.←Rob, the MT+99 year 70 series car have what's called "drive by wire" which means that a computer controls the throttle, not like the normal mechanical way that you and I are used to. The ETS, or electronic throttle sensor is very prone to failure, and this is more than likely what is causing the fluctuations in the idling of your car. Many of our fellow VS brothers have gone though this, and would probably be able to give you more advice on what the probable solutions are to your problem.... as far as the posting equasion, go to the "show room" forum, and stickied in that forum is a very nice thread by Legened (mod of that forum) on how to post pictures. Check out photodump that's a popular site that hosts pictures. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvo Virgin Posted December 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Thanks Kevin.I'll keep my eye on it.Going to try and talk to Rich/Bay 13 about this.See what he says.Hopefully if it is the ETS,it is covered under my warranty.Merry Christmas bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderlord Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Thanks Kevin.I'll keep my eye on it.Going to try and talk to Rich/Bay 13 about this.See what he says.Hopefully if it is the ETS,it is covered under my warranty.Merry Christmas bro!←I hope it is too man! Rich's out of town for the holdays i think.. so don't get bummed if he isn't real prompt.. You too man! Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvo Virgin Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Now car is hesitating when I step on the gas intermittently as well.Rich,are you back yet.Hope you had a great holiday and vacation,but we missed the hell outa you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
550 Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Have you tried cleaning the IAC and throttle body?? The stall could be the TB needs cleaning?? those are cheap fixes and if they work, hell yeah :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay13 Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 The two major items that cause your symptoms is the Electronic throttle body, and the Mass air flow meter. More than likely the ETM electronic throttle module/body. Take it to a place that will use your extended warranty and have it checked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvo Virgin Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Thanks Rich!I have to go to the Volvo dealer tomorrow anyway,and my aftermarket warranty is good there,so I will ask them to look at it or set me up with an appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonWillson Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 The two major items that cause your symptoms is the Electronic throttle body, and the Mass air flow meter. More than likely the ETM electronic throttle module/body. Take it to a place that will use your extended warranty and have it checked out.Good evening Bay 13,I have been talking via e-mail with Kathleen on Volvoxc.com and by e-mail..It looks like she has a verified Bosch ETM in a 2001. The 10digit of the VIN is '1', a picture of the ETM shows Bosch and when I put the Bosch and Volvo part numbers into Google I get pages from Russia with the Volvo Logo. She is sending me the complete VIN so we can see what the engine is and where it was built.Have you heard of such a thing? The TV report made the Detriot TV in text and web cast.http://www.clickondetroit.com/automotive/4982057/detail.htmlhttp://www.clickondetroit.com/video/4977639/detail.htmlDon WillsonVEXEDvolvo.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay13 Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Have you heard of such a thing?I've never heard of a Bosh ETM in a 2001. A truly weird find. If in fact it's a Bosh Volvo would be the only ones that could explain it. Is the car from overseas? Or is this a state side (North America) car? Does it look like the italian version, or the 2002 Bosh units? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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