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P1615 code ETS light V70-XC70 1999

posted by  someone claiming to be Peter on  Mon Aug 29 14:20 CST 2005 [RELATED]

Have any of you pulled a fault code when your electronic throttle module went out?
My 1999 V70T5 had the ETS light come on about 2 months ago. I pulled the code with a generic code reader, and got P1615 (Permanent fault in control module - only cure replace ECU module). I cleared the code and the ETS light went out and stayed out until today.
Today - same thing. My wife limps the car home. Running crappy & the ETS light is on. P1615 code. Cleared the code, the car runs fine, & no ETS light.
A "permanent" fault in the ECU won't go away for two months just because you clear the code. Does a failed throttle body module display the P1615 code? (It should be P1600 - P1605 or P1608 - P1613).
Any ideas on this one? I don't want to throw an $800 throttle module at the problem if it is not the throttle & the code says it is not the throttle. And the cost of an ECU is crazy (no chance of finding a used one for the T5 five speed).








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    P1615 code ETS light V70-XC70 1999

    posted by  MadeInJapan on  Mon Aug 29 14:42 CST 2005
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    All 99-'01 ETM's eventually fail. Failing systems give off wierd codes... That's my assessment. Do you know about VEXED and the XC site dealing with the ETM...trying to take Volvo to task? If not, post back.
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    1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon








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      P1615 code ETS light V70-XC70 1999

      posted by  someone claiming to be Peter on  Mon Aug 29 15:25 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      I've seen some discussion about trying to take Volvo to task. But I got the impression that it wasn't going anywhere. Please post the URL for their website. When this ETM craps out, it will be the second one in 71,000 miles.







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        P1615 code ETS light V70-XC70 1999

        posted by  MadeInJapan on  Mon Aug 29 16:27 CST 2005
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        Peter,
        Start on page 1 of this forum and read all the way to the present.
        http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6026&page=22&pp=10
        Regards,
        MIJ
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        1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon








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      P1615 code ETS light V70-XC70 1999

      posted by  someone claiming to be Peter on  Mon Aug 29 15:25 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      I've seen some discussion about trying to take Volvo to task. But I got the impression that it wasn't going anywhere. Please post the URL for their website. When this ETM craps out, it will be the second one in 71,000 miles.







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