... so should I and others now start for "amusement purposes" submitting the bill for the ETM repair/upgrade from XeMODeX to Volvo and NHSTA? :D *****Have you previously paid for this repair? If you have already paid to have the Electronic Throttle System repaired or replaced within 10 yea...

dilema no longer... http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.ph ... pic=111736

decker wrote:stay tuned to this thread... http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.ph ... try1496901

one more down... thousands to go... his works!!!

ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY PRIOR TO REMOVING YOUR ETM

Volvo_Mom I agree with MIJ I would advise you to take your car to an independant repair facility that you trust. You also might even find some Volvo afficianados in your area that might be willing to remove and replace this part for you. Have them remove your ETM and send it in for the upgraded digi...

stay tuned to this thread... http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.ph ... try1496901

...so they won't have to use the dealer Agree'd... but in fairness to the dealers... they didn't "green light" the original ETM design. I'm sure they have lost customers and future business over this particular bad decision by Volvo. I'm not saying they are a vicitim... I'm 'jus sayin' :w...

I looked at the previous link that calls for removal of the intake manifold. On the transverse 5-cylinder turbo we were able to get to the ETM by: Disconnect the + lead from the battery and secure it so it cannot spring back to the battery. Remove the intercooler to ETM air duct. Remove the air pip...

I looked at the previous link that calls for removal of the intake manifold. On the transverse 5-cylinder turbo we were able to get to the ETM by: Disconnect the + lead from the battery and secure it so it cannot spring back to the battery. Remove the intercooler to ETM air duct. Remove the air pip...

Where can I find the ETM removal procedure? I was just out in the garage for about five minutes poking around with a flashlight. I can see the unit... I see the air inlet feedpipe... I see the wire harness loom... but I don't see the four bolts that hold it to the manifold or where the wire goes to ...

You have a bad ETM, your car has been a soccer mom driver, low speed, idle and around town driving. When you get up to speed you are in an area where the pot is not worn through. Since you are close to the end of the warranty they are going to demand that you have a OBD code that shows it is bad. Y...