Four problems related to ignition have been reported for the 1999 Volvo S70. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S70. The contact stated that the key was inserted into the ignition and was able to turn in a complete circle causing the steering wheel to seize. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Volvo S70 1999 model, 3 times has stalled while driving. . Ets will light up on the control panel and immediately the car will no longer move forward. I switch off the ignition and then wait for the light to go off so I can once again drive. This has happened 3 different times and luckily I was not rear-ended while moving over to the shoulder of the road. I reported it to Volvo of clear lake who reported nothing wrong with my car. The car computer did have it recorded that a problem had happened with the electronic throttle control system, but after an inspection by Volvo, no repair was made to the system. I am frightened to drive in any freeway lane that is not next to a shoulder. . . . I must always be able to pull over at any time. No special event has led/caused this failure. I always take my car into the Volvo dealer for the required maintenance and service.
Recall 00v405000; consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs. However, after repairs were performed, vehicle's headlights and turn signal failed. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that an electrical problem, related to ignition, was causing problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Emission system continued to fail. At stop vehicle would jerk forward. Engine check light would come on and remain. Sometimes vehicle would stall out when moving forward. Would be no warning. Been to dealer 8 times, and was test driven. Vehicle did not stall on mechanic. Owner , deputy sheriff video tape problem. Was repaired under fault codes, but problem still exists.