hello
 

hi, im first time volvo buyer. i have a 1999 s40 2.0t in black, hoping to soon get some alloy wheels, chip and maybe some stuff to improve the looks, smoked headlights, new sound maybe. so far lovin the ride

RE: hello
 

watch out for the ETM issue on the 1999 model. It will cost around $1k, and Volvo is the only people who can fix it.

Welcome to the forum.

RE: hello
 

no its not EMT its Lpt, thanks for advise. do these have any problem?

RE: hello
 

What? Are you sure it doesn't have the ETM? It is a 1999 model. I have the 1999 S70 awd, and mine does have the 13g turbo in it. The ETM is a problem issue. It does fail, and must be replaced by Volvo and Volvo only for about $1,000 I just had mine replaced at 75,000 and I expect to replace it again within the next 10 years.

LPT means Low Pressure Turbo.

ETM mean Electronic Throttle Moduel. Which means your throttle body. In the 1999 models they made them electronic. The light on the dash will say ETS when it comes on meaning Electronic Throttle System.

RE: hello
 

To re-state this you do have an ETM, so I would look into if it has been replaced. If not wait till the ETS light comes on and then replace it, but it will cost around $1,000 and only Volvo can replace it.

LPT just means Low Pressure Turbo, and that means your not making much boost. Around 5-7 PSI max.

RE: hello
 

no im not, i dont have EMT display on my dash, dont know is this makes a difference, it the second half of year UK issue model making it V plates not P. i think volvo made alto of changes to the s40 from pervious model in the secound half of 1999?

RE: hello
 

Ok well in any event LPT has nothing to do with the ETM. EMT you mean ETM and or ETS. And are you positive you do not have an idiot light that says ETS on the dash? Look in your manual for the car and check.