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

Performance & Troubleshooting: KISS Your Throttle

I remembered this tip from my days driving my grandfather’s-passed-down 1971 yellow/black, 2-dr Dodge Dart 318 V8 with “Rallye” wheels (somewhat rare). He bought it new off the lot here in Denver when the kid who ordered it custom couldn’t … Continue reading →

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1. 2004 XC90 – Frozen throttle valve?
2. How To Clean Throttle Body
3. Check your Cam Timing

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

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

Should I Stay and Pay or Cut Losses?

The Big ETM Decision Volvo ETM path, XeMODeX, or cut and run? If this replacement will pretty much do it and be the last chapter, I suppose I’m prepared to shell out the money. If this will continue being a … Continue reading →

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1. What to look for when purchasing a used Volvo
2. Differences in 98 S70 vs. 99+
3. Volvo XC90 Transmission Problems

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

ETS Light With My 1999 V70 GLT

Hello folks I just want let everyone knows the status of my V70GLT. Their intention was to clean TB, replaced air oil trap. We fought with the dealer to the point that that they asked me to bring a tow … Continue reading →

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1. Reset Service Light – Volvo
2. S80 T6 2001 Service Light Reset How To
3. V70GLT 2000 Starting issue – Cold or Hot

Finally a Non-Contacting ETM Solution?

The ETM fiasco may have a 3rd party solution! This is potentially big news. “XeMODeX Inc. is proud to introduce the World’s first non-contacting Volvo ETM Throttle Module. This unit features a brand new revolutionary Digital Angle Sensor (DAS) that … Continue reading →

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1. Squeaky dash – solution
2. New Headlights – A Good Brand
3. 850 Vacuum Hose Diagram

ETM Cleaning 2000 Volvo S80 T6

I knew the ETM was covered by warranty, but the ETM had been replaced before, and the dealer said they would need to try a cleaning before they would consider a replacement of the ETM under the 10 year or 200,000 mile warranty. I decided to do the cleaning myself. Not a half assed attempt, but a remove it from the car, and a good workbench cleaning inside and out. Continue reading →

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1. Throttle Body Cleaning Prices and How-To
2. PCV cleaning/replacement
3. ETM Removal and Cleaning