Throttle Control Warning Light On problems of the 2000 Volvo V70

The contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70 cross country. The contact is currently experiencing difficulty starting the vehicle. While driving 60 mph, the throttle light illuminates intermittently. She received a safety recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The recall repair was performed and the surging and stalling ceased for a short period of time; however, the failures have recurred. On July 18, 2008, the dealer stated that they would repair the ecm system if needed, but the contact would have to pay to have the vehicle diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.

Volvo dealer-serviced 2000 Volvo V70xc with @60k miles occasionally refused to start. Dealership flashes chips. 6 months later, at 67k, eletronic throttle system warning light illuminates repeatedly during 1500 mile journey causing Volvo to surge & vary speed continuously. Problem reoccurs occassionally during next week before Volvo V70xc can be dealer serviced - planned trip cancelled due to questionable status of Volvo reliability. Volvo dealer service department admits eventually engine would just quit stranding occupant. Since out-of-warranty, owner pays $1200 replacement of faulty electronic throttle module. Owner obtains old part but no longer trusts Volvo with wife & child as replacement throttle body same with no better guarantee against failure.

Contact states has a 2000 Volvo v-70 station wagon. Had to replace the electronic throttle module because the vehicle kept stalling. The abs light and the electronic throttle module lights illuminated on the dashboard. The consumer stated after the vehicle was serviced the problem was corrected.