Hi I have a 2000 v70 with 60k miles with faulty engine control module. The problems began when we noticed the interior fans on the car running full tilt when we returned to it on a hot day. Then the cruise control function became intermittent,and then we got the sysyem message "system service required". The dealer plugged it in to his computer and informed me that it was reporting an internal moule fault, but that he had reset it and thought we should see how it goes as a new module is about £1000. The cruise has continued to be intermittent but at cruising speeds of about 60-70 mph the car is quite juddery and last week we got a new message " performance reduced" with the engine feeling quite sick and sluggish. I've got it booked in with the dealer and feel I know what he is going to say. Does anyone else have experience of this? I know the car is warranted for three years but surely you could reasonably expect an electronic device without any moving parts to last more than four years? I guess the point I'm trying to make is about quality, after all this car cost in excess of £30k new and is useless without a new module, I'm looking for strong arguments or evidence that I can put to the dealer in order to force Volvo to accept some level of responsibility. Surely Volvo would not suggest that four years is good enouh for this quality of car and if so, if I keep the car for another 60k miles can I expect to have to buy another module? Any comments(good or bad), suggestions or strategies that have worked in forcing a major car companies hand will be gratefully accepted and carefully considered. Thanks in advance Andrew
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19 years ago