"January 2009 - A remanufactured part is now available to replace the egregiously designed Volvo ETM from Magneti Marelli throttle module. Briefly the new unit replaces the throttle position sensor that wears out with a Digital Angle Sensor that has no moving parts to wear out. As a result it carries a lifetime warranty. For details click here."The link is broken or unavailable. Does anyone know what this item is that they speak of? And is it something that needs to be installed by a dealer or other professional or is it something that someone (my boyfriend and resident car repairer) with 13 years of mechanic experience could do at home? Any information is helpful, as my car seems to be stalling a little bit. Basically it wont turn over (the engine) when I turn it to "III". It happened to me today, twice, would start, and then instantly turn off, but all the electronic items were still functioning (radio lights etc), Also, when I slow to a stop when driving around town the RPMs drop down to about 500. To me, it feels like the car wants to turn off, but my boyfriend told me its just how the car idles (I was driving a Chevy before and he explained to me that the cars handle and drive differently and that I just need to get used to it). I am changing the spark plugs this weekend, and just ordered a new fuel filter, hopefully these two items will solve the issue that I mentioned above, but I am still nervous. I am a new Volvo owner, and I am also one with not much disposable cash to spend at a dealer getting my ETM repaired....
