Carburetor Problems of Volvo S80

2000 Volvo S80 4 dr. Erratic idling/surging with engine light coming on. Leads to stalling out on major highways on many occasions narrowly avoiding life threatening traffic accidents trying to pull "dead" car to side of road. Brought car to Volvo dealer and car was repaired for $1332. 50. Repair included replacement of: electronic throttle body($588. 50) with software download($28. 00) to allow etm to function along with gasket($4. 00). Replacement of mass air flow meter($234. 21) total labor/parts= $1254. 71 + $75. 29 tax + $2. 50 enviromental fee??= $1332. 50 I unfortunately do not have old part. Please note that now @ 30,000 miles after replacemnt on 12/1/2003 the electronic throttle body is showing the "signs" of a need for replacement again.

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My car has a design flaw regarding the air intake tube. It protrudes approximately 3" below the surface of the car. I have read accounts by other owners who, while parking their cars, gently struck the cement block while pulling into a parking spot. This caused the air intake tube to be forced upwards, into the serpentine belt, causing it to jump off the track and ultimately cause massive engine damage totalling over $3,000. I have verified that new 2002 Volvo S80's feature a completely redesigned air intake tube, signaling the manufacturer's recognition of the design flaw. I contacted my dealer, but he was unwilling to perform the simple operation of cutting the protruding tube and securing it as it is not a Volvo-authorized repair. I really hope that NHTSA will force Volvo to recall affected cars and make a simple modification that is preventative and could save owners thousands of dollars in unnecesary reparis. Nlm.

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