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.
Is there a recall on the Ford transmission?
According to an April 2020 post on the torquenews.com website: “Ford issued a safety recall on select 2020 vehicles. The recall involves Ford’s controversial 10-speed automatic transmission which has had many complaints and is also involved in a class-action lawsuit that was filed this year and remains unresolved.
When to replace a Transmission Control Module ( TCM )?
Rather than relying on hydraulic or mechanical control over a transmission system, newer vehicles use a transmission control module instead. A car’s TCM will likely never need replacing, but if you have a bad transmission control module, immediate replacement (or repair) will be necessary.
Where to find a bad Transmission Control Module?
Sometimes it’s found under the center console in the interior or even under the hood near the battery or inner fender panel. If you ever have a problem with your transmission control module, you’ll need to have it inspected right away. A bad TCM will spell trouble for your vehicle and your ability to drive it.
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.
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.
Can a car upshift if the ETM is failing?
You can upshift and chances are that the throttle will not fail again at that point – though you’re now on borrowed time, and a complete failure can happen at any time. Once the throttle has reached this point, hunting at idle will be very common, even with the engine cold, and the car may also be hard to start.