VOLVO
ECM-9190 - Throttle position (TP). Faulty current
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
This fault code has different meanings depending on model, model year or engine. Select the meaning that applies to your car.
Applies to the following models:
9 modelsC70 Cabriolet (1998–2005), C70 Coupé (1998–2002), S60 (2001–2009), S70 (1997–2000), S80 (1999–2006), V70 (1997–2000), V70 (2000–2008), V70 XC (1998–2000), V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)
Show models by year and engine (22)
- Volvo C70 Cabriolet (1998–2005)1999–2002
- Volvo C70 Coupé (1998–2002)1999–2002
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2001All engines except: D5244T
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2002Engine B5244S, B5244S2, B5244SG, B5244SG2 only
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2003–2005Engine B5244SG, B5244SG2 only
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2006–2008Engine B5244SG only
- Volvo S70 (1997–2000)1999Engine B5204T3, B5204T4, B5234T3, B5234T7, B5254S DENSO, B5254T only
- Volvo S70 (1997–2000)2000All engines except: D5252T MSA 15.8
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)1999–2000All engines except: D5252T MSA 15.8
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)2001All engines except: D5244T, D5252T MSA 15.8
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)2002Engine B5244S, B5244S2, B5244SG, B5244SG2 only
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)2003–2005Engine B5244SG, B5244SG2 only
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)2006Engine B5244SG only
- Volvo V70 (1997–2000)1999Engine B5204T3, B5204T4, B5234T3, B5234T7, B5234T8, B5254S DENSO, B5254T only
- Volvo V70 (1997–2000)2000All engines except: D5252T MSA 15.8
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2000All engines except: D5252T MSA 15.8
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2001All engines except: D5244T, D5252T MSA 15.8
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2002Engine B5244S, B5244S2, B5244SG, B5244SG2 only
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2003–2005Engine B5244SG, B5244SG2 only
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2006–2008Engine B5244SG only
- Volvo V70 XC (1998–2000)1999–2000
- Volvo V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)2001
What does this fault code mean?
The throttle unit (ETM) has detected an unreasonably high or low current through the throttle torque motor, a faulty status feedback from its drive circuits, or a throttle disc that does not move despite a control signal. The engine control module (ECM) stores the code, which can be set together with other fault codes.
Possible causes
- Insufficient power supply to the throttle unit
- Poorly charged battery or corroded connecting cables
- Defective throttle unit
What you can do
- 1Use the frozen values and counters of the fault code to see whether it was set at engine start and whether battery voltage was very low then
- 2If battery voltage was very low at start, check the battery charge and the connections to the battery, chassis and battery cables for contact resistance and oxidation
- 3If the frozen values show that battery voltage was normal, the throttle unit may need to be replaced by a workshop
- 4Erase the codes and reset: ignition off for three minutes, on and off again, then three more. Add two minutes if the cooling fan has been running.
Symptoms you may notice5
- The accelerator pedal is ignored when the brake pedal is pressed
- The cruise control cannot be activated
- The idle is uneven and the car jerks during engine braking
- Throttle response is very poor and top speed is reduced
- The ETS warning lamp lights, on C70 and S/V70 -2000 only
What the fault can affect3
- Braking closes the throttle, and pedal input is ignored while the brake is pressed
- The cruise control is switched off during the driving cycle when the fault was detected, and it works again the next time the car starts if the fault is gone
- On turbo engines and 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engines, during driving cycles when the fault is active, engine speed follows the pedal through fuel cut-off, and the throttle is switched off
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.