Chad, there are a number of different software versions around and you need the right one. As far as I know there is always a chance of getting the wrong software even if MY and engine match. That said, VIDA would help because you can use it to read out the exact software version of your ETM and tha...

You can but it'd be ineffective. In addition to the software variances DrDan mentioned the ETMs are addressed to the car. A more certain approach would be to send your ETM to a rebuilder. Xemodex is one rebuilder. Cluster Fix might do ETMs as well. They'll return your unit thus eliminating the chanc...

Hey all..MDK here. So it's acronym city for all these new car's ( computer managed) what is a CANBUS?

Yes chadlee.. these Volvo's vehicles (when it comes to the electronics ) are vehicle specific. You have to match them perfectly or have someone like xemodex rebuild them. Goes by VIN# part# and sometimes where it was built. I did have a 2004 V70 titanium pkg that was built in Belgium not Gothenburg..

Above advice all good. The best chance of a match is with a NA V70 or NA S60 from the same year as they used the same engine computer and engine/transmission management. Still you have a 50:50 chance unless you can read the software on the ETM with Vida before purchase. If you get Vida/Dice and end ...

And everyone agrees, that I need to get a direct replacement or repair from XeMODeX or similar company. There is no salvaging one and plugging it into my car and having it operate? Odds of this working is 1/ e * pi/6 or about 19%. Proof I still left As an exercise for the student. [Controller Area ...