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    Quote Originally Posted by rhauptschein View Post
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    1. what average (and range) mileage do they fail?

    2. How many are there on the Volvo and location? What is its function?
    1. 30-100k miles depending on how the car is driven - the throttle position sensors wear out - mild driving keeps the throttle almost in the same position wearing them out quicker.

    2. 2 Bump stops in the rear - 1 on each side, to keep the suspension from bottoming out metal to metal, the front ones are installed at the top of the struts.

    If you buy a new throttle it requires a download from volvo to make it work after it is installed. "Rebuilt" modules require programming also - Aftermarket companies program the throttle using your VIN number before it is shipped and installed. And re builders such as xemodex use non-contact potentiometers to prevent future failure.

    Don Willson - mentioned in this thread

    https://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showt...g-ETM-Failures

    was instrumental in getting volvo to warranty throttle modules for 10 yrs/x miles - valid only in the US.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hoonk View Post
    1. 30-100k miles depending on how the car is driven - the throttle position sensors wear out - mild driving keeps the throttle almost in the same position wearing them out quicker.

    2. 2 Bump stops in the rear - 1 on each side, to keep the suspension from bottoming out metal to metal, the front ones are installed at the top of the struts.

    If you buy a new throttle it requires a download from volvo to make it work after it is installed. "Rebuilt" modules require programming also - Aftermarket companies program the throttle using your VIN number before it is shipped and installed. And re builders such as xemodex use non-contact potentiometers to prevent future failure.

    Don Willson - mentioned in this thread

    https://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showt...g-ETM-Failures

    was instrumental in getting volvo to warranty throttle modules for 10 yrs/x miles - valid only in the US.
    1. Bump Stop - is it critical to replace the one that fell off ?
    2. Throttle - okay, I assume the service place did all that with the remanufactured volvo part throttle, but I'll try to ask to confirm (programming dowload, non-contact potentiometer). The diagnostic code appears: ECM 91F0 91A7 903F 903C.Click image for larger version. 

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