Volvo S60: Sorting out ETM vs Transmission Problems

Installing a new rebuilt transmission without doing the following is fruitless: Full transmission fluid flush Go to a dealer or Volvo indie shop to get rid of the stop neutral transmission “feature” Clear and reset all the adaptions And do … Continue reading →

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1. Transtar1 Volvo Transmission Parts
2. Volvo XC90 Transmission Problems
3. V70 – Replacing B4 Servo Cover Fixes Shift Flaring

2001+ XC70 Owners Chime in on Ownership

Which XC70 Year to Buy? This is an interesting topic about XC70 years because it’s from 2006. What was the conventional wisdom regarding buying a used XC70 four years ago? Has thinking changed vs. today? I don’t think so. Let … Continue reading →

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1. Pre-2001 Volvo XC70 AWD Drive Shaft Removal
2. How to Make the Transmission Last in 2001 XC70
3. New Guy With a Few Questions (2001 V70 T5)

New Guy With a Few Questions (2001 V70 T5)

  Volvo V70 2001+ Buyer’s Guide Checklist What to look for when buying a “P2″ Volvo, especially a V70. ETM, transmission, suspension, etc… all the usual suspects to look for are explained in this Volvo Forum topic. New guy with … Continue reading →

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1. Pre-2003 Volvo AWD Buyers Checklist
2. Jacking/Support Questions
3. How to Make the Transmission Last in 2001 XC70

Newer ETM in 2001 V70

Somewhere in the many pages I have read here (I think) I read that the ETM from P2 models could be used from years 2001 – 2009, is this true? If this is possible, myvolvopartsonline.com has a 2003 throttle body … Continue reading →

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1. The OEM Stereo Change Out to Newer
2. How To Clean Throttle Body
3. Reading OBDII Codes: 1997 and Newer

Tips and Hints for XeMODeX ETM Installation

Replacing your ETM? Some Tips from an ETM Manufacturer It’s has been over a year since we have introduced the Non – Contacting ETM upgrade. The purpose of this post is to make all of you Do It Yourselfers aware … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo Head Gasket – Repair Tips
2. Blown Head Gasket Symptoms
3. Instructions for accessory part installation

To buy or not to buy a 99 Volvo V70 XC AWD

Salvage means it was WHACKED and I mean Whacked. We can fix anything in our shop, but a door does not total a Volvo. The rocker panel,door post, and more had to be rebuilt. If a good shop did the … Continue reading →

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1. Windshield Noise/Howling
2. Drivers door panel removal XC90
3. Fixing Wheel Noise

Codes P1021,1026,1032,1081 & 0420

Well, I disconnected the battery for 30 minutes to reset all codes. Three days later I experienced the same problem (illuminated ETS & engine light as well as decrease acceleration and stalling). I had the codes read immediately by Auto … Continue reading →

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1. ’93-’95 Transmission Trouble Codes
2. ’93-’96 850 ABS Trouble Codes
3. Trouble Codes (DTC) Library

My Recent ETM Failure

Another Failed ETM Story *Not once*, through all of these symptoms, did the ETS light ever illuminate. To me this is proof positive that the software “update” that Volvo issued along with the extended warranty for the ETM essentially hobbled … Continue reading →

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1. S80 “Bulb Failure Position Indicator”
2. Volvo 850, S70, V70 Cruise Control Points of Failure?
3. Removing Radio/Climate Control Face

XeMODeX ETM- Who has had it done?

XeMODeX Results Read the ongoing list of XeMODeX users and their opinions on the XeMODeX replacement ETM. Vehicle: V70 AWD Year: 1999 Current Mileage: 158,010mi In Service Date: 2/5/99 ETM sticker color: Yellow ETM replaced? Yes How Many times? Once … Continue reading →

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1. Reset Service Light – Volvo

Differences in 98 S70 vs. 99+

From what I’ve read the 98 S70 is basically the “best” Volvo produced in terms of reliability and so forth. Does that carry over into the 1999-2000 model years except that they have an ETM which costs around $600 (aftermarket) … Continue reading →

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1. Find Model Year From VIN
2. Avoid XC90 T6 – Transmission Issues
3. V70 P2 Buying Advice Request

V70 P2 Buying Advice Request

Question: I now want a P2 [2001-2008] V70 auto. I don’t mind which fuel/model but I want to be able to maintain it myself, as I do with the other cars. Which are the best models, specs to avoid (known … Continue reading →

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1. Buying an XC: What to Look For
2. Avoid XC90 T6 – Transmission Issues
3. Buying My New Volvo S70