Car won't accelerate pass 10mph and has a knock.

Tiny
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  • 2001 VOLVO XC70
  • 183,000 MILES
Car won't accelerate pass 10mph and has a knock noise when started up have replaced the accelerator pedal assembly anf cam sensor
Thursday, October 18th, 2012 AT 3:16 PM

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Tiny
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What are the exac codes you have?And what size engine do you have?
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Thursday, October 18th, 2012 AT 7:19 PM
Tiny
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Try cleaning the throttle body and remove the ETM and ECM fuses to reset the system while your cleaning the throttle. If you still have an issue or it comes back then your ETM will most likely need replacing. As for the knock at start up, does the car have oil in it?
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Sunday, October 21st, 2012 AT 7:10 PM

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