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Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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V70 fan

electronic throttle control

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Hi

I have heard about electronic throttle control problems with 99-00 V70 models. Is it a common issue ? Is it a device that wears out with time ? Does it fail suudenly and how ? Can you anticipate the problem ?

Thanks you

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Post by Guest »

Actually, the throttle you are talking about was used up until 2002. It can fail at any moment, but usually there will be a surge from the engine at idle and the check engine light will come on. It's not cheap to replace either. If you live in California or Massachusetts, it's covered under warranty until 70,000 miles.

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