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Report: Volvo Extends Warranty on ETM Due to High Failure Rate

Volvo S60 Problem
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Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002

Engines Affected: 2.3L 5 Cylinder Turbo, 2.4L 5 Cylinder

Average Mileage: 115,000 mi (106,000 mi - 124,000 mi)

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The Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) has a higher than normal failure rate. Volvo has extended the warranty on some of the ETMs to 10 years/200,000 miles

  • Visitor, 2002 Volvo S60, 2.4L 5 Cylinder, 124,000 mi

    Car was hesitating intermittently and unpredictably varioius speeds. ETM replaced under extended warranty and problem solved.

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  • bobinyelm, 2001 Volvo S60, 2.3L 5 Cylinder Turbo, 106,000 mi
     Rookie

    Car felt like someone was jabbing the throttle rapidly.
    Car drove in a "jerky" manner unless throttle was aggressively applied.
    Idle was smooth.
    Dealer found NO codes, but upon doing a cleaning procedure found internal binding and replaced under extended warranty.

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