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If throttle angles read 108 degrees the ETM is a brick, go build a house with it!!

Get another!!

About one in four, chances are far greater if both vehicles have been back to the dealer post 2006 for software update.

Not really a bonus then, those front mounted computers can have very delicate connector tabs that break off easily. I suggest pulling them when warm. Have you tried removing TCM connectors and spraying connectors with contact cleaner? At this age and with extreme changes in climate (floods, then war...

You'll need a ECM/TCM removal tool or work on the pink sliders under the computers by removing the plastic case.

First get the software numbers off the TCM before it turns into a 100% failure

1974 Chrysler (Dodge) Galant hardtop. I had converted it to a 2.6L Mitsubishi Astron with a 5 speed manual box. It weighed less than 900kg I had converted it to run face vents from a modified Lancer hatch console and switch gear (turn signals and wipers) were on one stalk from a later model. Quad he...

If you can get the fault to disappear long enough to investigate the 2 software part numbers on the TCM in Network, you can then swap in another TCM and either have it reprogrammed by Yagger OR it may well match if from the same model year and engine type. TCMs are available at yards; could be worth...

I put a 850 transmission into a 1999 NA V70 a few years back. Apart from the gear selector thing on top of the transmission (the item the cable goes into) and swapping the speed sensors and PNP they are identical and there's no need to swap TCM software or modules. The compatability question is more...

I had a beautiful V70 2001 T5 wagon sorry to say but NO companies doing ABS module refurbishment for this year; not even XeModex. New ABS controllers about $1,000USD. Used controllers had the same codes for me and the 2 yaw sensors in the cabin for DSTC no longer in production. Try BBS remanufacturi...

I've been using this website to track world trends. It's a privately managed site, however I think it reflects the WHO figures https://covid19info.live Interesting that most of the countries with unmanageable infection spikes are also the ones who were late in catching on about shutting down non-ess...

Enter the VIN in manually then select vehicle options. You can't do any diagnostic work on Vida without pointing to a VIN.

That's 16.2kg/hr which is pretty ideal at idle according to Vida.

Needle roller bearings at inner CV joints. None in the engine.

Yes I solved it on our '06 XC90 by testing the REM with Vida/Dice first. In Activations there are trunk lock and release commands to establish if the pulse is going to the lock/unlock motor. On ours I could only audibly hear the lock pulse at the motor. As the same wiring for lock is used for unlock...

It seems a new throttle body may be in order to solve this. The position of the throttle and how it interacts with the TCM and ECM when not actually read accurately due to malfunction, is within the programmer's hidden realm of code and not easily answerable. XeModex (the Volvo programming gurus in ...

I had a pretty bad leak from the lower end going in to the block on the 2001 T5 and after trying to reseal it 3 times I purchased a new metal tube from Volvo. It must have been slightly bent allowing lots of oil past the o ring and onto the driveshaft.

The brake pedal position sensor (sited on the booster) can cause this symptom. These are not too expensive and have a high failure rate. If you plan to pull it out remember to evacuate the booster of any vacuum by repeatedly pressing the brake pedal while engine is off to avoid having the O ring suc...

You really need to read the car with a high end scanner or Vida/Dice. Rule of thumb with Volvos is they don't give accurate fault codes to low end scanners and the ELM327 adapters, though a ELM327 can usually clear 95% of codes on Volvos. I seriously doubt a pedal sensor as they have an extremely lo...

Replace the rotor. They have caused me and many mechanics to misdiagnose and throw parts at the problem.

They have a 2K internal resistor hidden by epoxy that breaks down under load.

Do cylinders 3 and 5 give better values with some oil?

The newer Sachs struts have a rubber lower spring seat which makes the front units much quieter. I couldn't believe the difference in sound suppression when we ordered just the Sachs struts and received lower spring seats for a customer's 2007 vehicle. Unless FCS are supplying these with lower seats...

The engine you are seeking is called a B5244T3 . It was also fitted to 2000 model V70XC 2001 XC70 2001 V70 2.4T. C70 2000, 2001 and 2002 2002 V70 2.4T, XC70, S60, models shared this engine with a variation in thermostat design, though this can easily be swapped with the earlier unit. Do you have a h...

When we first purchased our 1995 850 we had the same issue, non start in hot sunbaked weather, even if car was unused.

Pulled the pink relay out and found some dry solder joints under the cover which were dealt with quicker than a western style gun-draw. No more fuel problems for 5 years.....

I recall testing an ETM in my 2000 V70 (P80) that had no other error other than making the car call up O2 sensor codes. Entirely possible as the mixtures are determined by throttle angle. I removed it the codes disappeared. The Denso management system at its best perhaps? I would be sending that XeM...

I missed this journey as you posted. Well done!

About 4 years ago I placed an entire engine and trans assembly from an '02 XC70 into an '01 XC70. I had no issues with modules and retained the 2001 TCM and ECM. I may have been lucky as my '01 XC70 was a late build using the same valve body as a 2002 XC70. You are best advised using Vida to determi...

Crucial question here is do you have the old ETM? With connection to a Dice unit with Vida you can easily compare the XeModex unit and see if software version is in fact the same. With purchase of a Dice unit and access to a laptop you can have Doublebug or Yagger (2 of our programming gurus here) r...

You can't get a lot more reliable than this: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products?utf8=✓ ... ds=8627599

I always thought these non turbos ran Denso sensors. Yours must be a 2003MY due to a late 2002 date build perhaps as late as September.

There is a rear body controller behind a LHS panel in the cargo bay that controls rear window operation. Have you checked fuses on this controller? The controllers can go bad and just take out a single function. On our XC90 the rear controller took out the rear hatch unlock pulse, but the lock pulse...

Did you notice the spark when he re-connects the negative battery terminal. A sign he had ignition on PosII which is correct procedure for P2 battery connection. He is a pro!!

These Stant thermostats are 194 degF and are Wahler OEM.

Definitely check for combustion gases!

The transmission dipstick hole is both the checker and filler of transmission. It's buried well under the lower radiator hose and is a small yellow stump.

Which engine is fitted? Turbo or non? 100psi for a non turbo is almost a dead slug.

If non turbo very reliable. Engine PCV on non turbo 2000 cars is liquid cooled. They run Denso engine management just like Toyotas. I ran a high mileage 2000 V70 for 100,000km and apart from routine stuff expected at this mileage (suspension rebuild and new radiator) the car was never towed for any ...

The trick to replacement is to lubricate internals of new hose with something like WD40 so you can slide it well over the barb and then back onto the 2nd side again fighting friction with WD40 on the other end of it. I haven't had any of them leak but I replaced it with standard heater hose made by ...

You can separately power the fans with a 12V source to test them while disconnected from the fan module. The presence or otherwise of small sparks is hardly a conclusive diagnosis as the issue may be that a foreign object is lodged behind the fan preventing it from turning. The whole assembly is rel...

I always thought the "updated" banjo bolt was straight through in design due to that ball dislodging and going into the intake manifold and into a combustion chamber or have I got it wrong?

Use a heat gun or a very good hair dryer to heat the hose; it will slip right off

The torx screws on the MAF is a 5 point security torx instead of the regular 6 point. You can just Dremel a slot into the head and use a flat blade.

The current draw is about 8mA for this fan as the coil is tiny. There's a function in Vida which looks at the current draw to ascertain if it's operational.

I tore apart the original Bosch filter in our 1995 850 by cutting it and it had much more pleating and was far better made than a replacement Bosch filter built in 1990 on a 1999 V70 that I also cut up. After getting holes in 2 USA made Bosch oil filters (catridge type) in succession I am convinced ...

On earlier P2 cars when fan goes full speed on earlier cars you can pull the purple wire from its connector to see if the fan continues to spin as this is the fan command wire from the ECM. On our 2002 XC70 the fan continues to spin when the purple wire is disconnected so the fan controller is defin...

You need Vida to provide fault codes. There are about 20 different codes relating to ETM failure. Volvo's own ETM diagnostic chart has these codes and a flow diagram for diagnosis. In most cases the codes can be searched in Vida's database for descriptions. This may help a DIYer to zoom in on a part...

Did you check the ETM fuse? Does the new one power up when ignition is placed in PosII? They are very audible for about 10secs then click shut.

The model designation of XC70 vs V70XC may indicate that one is a 2001MY and the other is 2002MY. In this case they have different throttle system and different ECM. Bosch part number on ECM MUST be the same for a successful clone service. My own 2002 XC70 was cloned 2 years ago by Henry (doublebug)...

Yes NEVER wash engine bay.

Remove ECM clean contacts. You may have damaged ECM by shorting pins with water.

Knock sensors are hardest to get to.

Looks good but doesn't run.

Clean relay contacts then move on to replace throttle.....
wasted time.

Look at Abscate's post above. Doublebug and Yagger are the MVS members who perform the clone service. Just search their names on MVS and PM them. Sergey (Yagger) is in California You'll need the Dice tool in any case as Volvo ownership pretty much demands it unless you have a sibling who is a dealer...

I'm pretty certain the ETM fuse is shared with the ECM. The ETM is the electronic throttle. These can blow fuses all day long when the internal armature shorts against the magnet. Unplug the ETM connector it's a 6 pin grey connector down low on the subframe. Can be a total pain to undo the first tim...

Around 14L/100 or 17mpg is woeful in my opinion but that's what I get in our auto 2002 XC70. On slow highway work it can get 24mpg. Both readings are on low octane fuel. I have a Ssangyong diesel (Mercedes powered) people mover as a 2nd vehicle that gets 12L/100 and it weighs considerably more than ...

The Dice tool which is purchased with the fleabay Vida software is a good programming tool but you need the cloners to access your car via internet.

I've been using NGK BKR6E on all our turbo Volvos for about 6 years. Also fitted them to a 1998 V70R and everything Volvo turbo up to 2006 with no issues. I always check gaps, no problems except where I fitted a set to a non turbo 1999 V70 (had nothing else on hand) which is supposed to have triple ...

All the white labelled 2015 plus Volvo rebuilds of part numbers 36050563 and 36050564 have a Volvo branded Sacer style contactless sensor. Volvo stopped supplying yellow labelled ETMs in the late part of 2014. About 66% of faults on these are NOT with wiper films however the contactless inclusion pu...

At 334,000 kms replaced engine oil Castrol 5W-30 & Nulon 10W-40 @ 50:50 ratio both full synthetic. New genuine filter, crush washer and oil cap seal.

Considerable sludge on filter.

Cost: $65.00

That's right Abscate it was the case on my car. The whining noise was pretty loud if you had the window open or if you had someone else rev the car in neutral. It was just like an electric motor sound. I suppose someone unfamiliar with the sound of their own engine might dismiss it as just engine no...

Not a filter problem. My car didn't have any codes when the filter was clogged, however 2 years later I got codes for solenoid 2 or 3 (can't recall) and I gave the car to the giant crusher in the sky because of this and other issues (heater core, head gasket & brake controller) If codes point direct...

Hi Neil. I just screw a hose clamp to the battery as it's usually not in the car at the time. The supplied small alligator clips do the job. The great thing about these chargers is if they detect no current draw they immediately shut power off and call up an error so you dont really need to worry ab...

On the channels I've viewed on battery revival they always charge at 0.7-1.0A over 1 or 2 days. I bought an i Max B6AC LiPo cell charger which also has a Pb (lead) battery charge function and used it to charge our XC70s battery. You can set the current rate anywhere from 0.6A to 6A but I don't recom...

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Does your 2004 have a working vacuum boost motor? When they fail you can lose a lot of braking power......

For a 2002 non turbo the ONLY throttle from Volvo factory that has a chance of a sw match is the one I provided unless you buy a used one from a 2002 non turbo. VIN may have a bearing. More important is engine type and year. John your car has a B5244S which is also shared with 2000 and 2001 MYs howe...

The current replacement part number for your throttle is 36050564

Many parts suppliers say they are supplied unprogrammed however in my experience all were supplied ready to go

Haha I have been exempted from the fate of squishing an o ring due to dropping the oil pan of my 2001 XC70 engine while it was up on an engine stand. While the engine is rotated upside down you can hardly get it wrong :D My lube of choice is either Molybdenum assembly grease or Vaseline, I don't par...

'02 was the last of the Magnetti Marelli throttles if non turbo.

The turbo cars were exempted with the Bosch throttle by 2002.

You're not the first to report this.

Just wondering what brand of coil packs you have. Are they all Bosch or is there an aftermarket one or two thrown in there?

Is there a turbine-like whining noise when you rev over 1,500rpm?

Symptoms point to either a transmission pump failure or filter screen blockage.

I know which chip it was; a 10 pin surface mount small IC from memory but I didn't end up doing it as customer had incorrectly diagnosed the problem. It was doable with a magnifier.

Actually Henry can't clone Denso ECMs on P80s. The best he suggested when I came upon this issue is to swap (by means of desolder) the Eprom from one ECM to another allowing key codes to transfer.

The contacts will be due for a refresh with contact cleaner at this age. I hope this is your issue.

There's a replacement loom for those throttles sold by both XeModex and Volvo dealers. Perhaps try one?!

https://xemodex.com/us/product/repair-h ... -body-etb/

Looking at picking up an P2 V70 T5. I have seen a few that have they have transmissions issues, such as "slipping" or "won't engage into gear", typically 01-03 years. Has anyone purchase a P2 with these issues and fixed them without having to replace the transmission? I've read about the solenoid r...

Junkyard shouldn't allow cars inside yard. They are just inviting the "getaway car" scenario. Also don't they have a camera system employed at the entrance? They should be liable for your loss Robert. Our local junkyards have security gates and checks as we leave and we're only allowed inside on foo...

Not the key.

Check/replace starter relay. Get a 2nd person to tell you if the starter relay clicks with fuse cover off. If it clicks and doesn't start replace it, if no start again go further along the route to the starter solenoid. A test light to check for voltage/load is indispensable.

Got a message from the new owner last month. He says that one of the cylinders is down on compression after a leak-down test and that the head is not the suspect. He has managed to put almost another trouble free 100,000kms on the car and wants a new block soon. I suggested a XC90 block and to keep ...

In remembrance of her I removed the CEM. Just like Walt Disney it will remain on ice for a while.

If I had a faulty board, wouldn't the affect the side that has sensor #2? If the ETM is retrofit with a contactless sensor, does not that take #1 sensor out of the equation? Sensor #2 seems to be working just fine. If the board is faulty, could it not even be repaired by Xemodex? I've had at least ...

If it reads 108 degrees on sensor 1 you either have a faulty board or sensor 1 (rear side sensor with 5 contacts and motor) potentiometer carbon film is corroded (chances of a corroded film are very low in my experience)

In the Melbourne region we have very rare 0 degC 32degF but rarely so. No snow and mild Summers. It's colder in Tasmania of course. The little devils thrive in that. We have various mountain ranges for skiing where there's plentiful snowfall: Buller, Hotham, Lake Mountain and of course the inland Ne...

I had a similar issue with my Feb 2000 build T5 (P2 model) due to the throttle. When using Vida you can take a look at throttle position 1 and 2 separately in ECM or ETM Parameters. Check that you can see both throttle angles changing in a linear fashion when depressing the accelerator. This is easi...

Same ball joint anyway, whether base or XC. I once tried a cheap brand of ball joint on a XC70 2001 and couldn't get it seated correctly. Wasted time and effort. Lemforder make great parts for Volvo if they're the real thing.

Go to FCP Euro for far more accurate part listings. Buying from some eBay sellers can be so risky. If you're not satisfied with that get a running copy of Vida installed. Once you have a part number from Vida you can go to Tasca Parts and see if it's been updated by Volvo. So far this method hasn't ...

My 2001 T5 (actually a Feb 2000 build) was offloaded today after a 4 year love/hate relationship.  Major gripes: ABS controller (DSTC)  not able to be repaired and a used replacement costing almost $300 also didn't work.  A new controller is worth over AUD $1,500 to land here and the yaw sensors for...

If both cars (donor and recipient) are turbo there is another issue; not the cylinder head. You need to stick with the 1999 head. Check compression readings and report back in.

He can also help with the Vida install as he is a software engineer and knows the system very well. Good luck and keep us posted !! Like my transmission it can be down to one small solenoid which are easily found online.

Look for "doublebug" on Skype. Henry can read your car using your Dice without Vida install then email you the report. You just need to install Team Viewer to give him some access to install connecting drivers. Make sure you have transmission error before he reads it.

Hey Pedro. I feel badly for you. A T5 is a great little car. TCM is located next to coolant overflow under black cover. you need a special tool to remove it or google remove "ECM Volvo" for the pink sliders trick. It's marked "Temic" Most of the connectors are located on top of the transmission. Rem...

Is that the 2000-2007 body or the last build of the P80s? We got the P2s a little early down under in case anyone's wondering why I ask..

Can you hear a whine coming from under the bonnet when you rev in P ?

The odometer reset is the SRL or service reminder light. This one is a fault in one of the car's emission systems. It can be a sensor or throttle that has operated outside of expected values. Any code reader will perform a reset of the DTC (diagnostic trouble code) including Torque through an ELM327...

My guess is an overheat causing excess crankcase pressure. Cranking while overheated is harder for the starter due to tighter tolerances between pistons and the bore causing quicker current draw and a flat battery. Check coolant system for pressure retension after warmup. Look for leaks.

Replaced 3.8L fluid Nulon Full synthetic.

Replaced inline filter on return hose.

Total cost: $58 and 1.5 hrs

Magnefine filter was very dirty and magnet had done it's job.

Reset fluid counter and transmission adaptation.

+1 on the P80 not having the 5 speed unless it's a 2000 model R or non turbo.

The B4 servo cap update affects the 5 speeds only.

30K extra from poking some holes wasn't bad. Looks like the solenoids need to be done. Fun on the way.......

My trans played up for 2 weeks now. At first during only warmer weather and now it goes to limp mode every 1.5kms or thereabouts. Tried a new Magnefine filter today. The old one was pretty clogged. Appendum: turns out the fluid wasn't high enough to register on the dipstick. Topped up. Test drive to...

Is it a wonder that no-one here uses factory tools? With costs approaching triple digits on some of them we have found home-made alternatives or aftermarket copies.

Some times some upward pressure on the bumper is needed to clear the subframe while rolling the jack in place. My lumber is 19mm decking hardwood because it has the grooves which I place against the subframe to prevent slippage. Then I get stands under the left and right side of the subframe. Each s...

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 ...

Replaced rear rotors and pads.

Cost AUD $168.00 and 1 hour

The B5254S from 1999 is a different beast from previous years due to different cam sensor pickup which is on intake on 99s as opposed to exhaust on earlier cars. If you still have the 99 head you can install the original reluctor to reference the home position/starting angle and offset of the reluct...

Your video won't play with VLC media player. You can add it to You Tube with much better results here. It's more important that you show a pic of the end of the cam without the reluctor installed. You can see that the chunky reluctor has already been ground off in an attempt to make it fit something...

They CAN be a hot-swap if the same level of firmware is fitted to the car's system. If car went back to the dealer for a Canbus upgrade they will have different firmware versions. Both cars (donor and receiver) would have left the factory with the same level of firmware. The hardware is the same. It...

Spot on! That's a 1999 V70 in the pic attached

Had a look at my Vida 2011A on my desktop and it includes the adaptation for the 3.2 litre with TF-80SC.
What version of Vida are you running there?

Could be this adaptation is only applicable to the AW55-50/51SN and not the TF-80SC as fitted to later models

The plastic type takes a totally different reluctor for the cam. The one you showed in the 1st picture goes with the aluminium bodied sensor which is made by Bosch.

The plastic type goes with 2002+ cars

What second picture?

If AC freon pressure is tolerable to the CCM to turn on the compressor then you're good to go. If freon content goes below threshold it won't fire up the compressor. Best is to put a test lamp on the A/C connector to see if your clutch shim is working properly and that the compressor is firing when ...

There are 2 cam RPM sensors on a 2006 XC70. They are housed in round black plastic housings made by Denso. The intake one is clearly visible. Each has a connector. The rear one on the exhaust cam isn't visible until the top mount is removed.

What is a leak detection module? What sort of leak does it detect?

I did this on a customer's 1999 V70NA to get him through Summer a few months ago. I used zip ties. Still working today, even though Vida shows a low AC pressure DTC.

You won't like the amount of curve on the lower trans cooling line...if you introduce a straight piece such as a filter you will end up with some nasty kinks. Best to keep the filter on the upper cooling line which is straighter and easier to swap out. I ordered a new filter last week as I have had ...

Post was 11 days ago. Does that make it old? Correct belt is a TB331 BTW

These 2000 model cars DON"T TAKE a TB252!! Hope the OP is clear on that after all the misdirection.

If the knock sensor bolt loosens, (12mm bolt) the code can fire. There are 2 of them and they are tucked up there right out of the way.

Tire diameter of a 215/55/16 is 643mm and is correct size for a 2004 S80

Tire diameter of a 225/50/17 is 647mm and is approximately 0.62% larger

Both sizes are in the 2006 owner's manual so should be OK for the 2004 if brake size is not an issue

The factory manuals that the public has access to only go up to 2015 MY. Someone like jimmy57 may have access to this info if he happens to stop by your thread.

If the front brakes on the 2006 are larger than the 2004 there may be a problem.

As you haven't given the actual sizes I can't comment on the difference and possible impact to the speedometer calibration.

SRS module is somewhere down there under the armrest. Any warning lights on the dash display?

I replaced my factory TCV with an aftermarket MAC valve. Better performance and more boost as well as much better fuel consumption on the highway.

Here's a link to the forum where afew people fitted them: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=63047&hilit=Diy+tcv&start=10

These are dangerous tires to drive on with a limit of 50mph and generally they are used to get you home only. Handling and performance are not their purpose. These don't match the size of the tire on the same axle so the car will be very unbalanced if driven quickly. I always thought the space saver...

I would start by unplugging all TCM connectors and cleaning with contact spray then plug and re-plug to scrape off corrosion. The same could be done at CEM. I would employ an auto electrician for this job if you are not handy with cars. Mechanics to be avoided for this one!

I just got my ABS module back from a repairer who has soldering skills. Unfortunately those soldering skills must have been lost at or around the second world war (pic attached) I also have "DSTC service required" after a decent 10min drive. I'll touch up the solder myself as I think I can do better...

Apply power by means of a booster pack or jumper cables at the jumper terminal in the engine bay at the flap under the + sign behind the fuse box. It is noted by the red circle.

Chassis - can be applied at the arrows or to the engine block. Then use remote or key to operate power locks.

On September 8th 1998 a runaway truck careered down the steepest part of Punt Rd Melbourne collecting me and six other cars. I was in a 1989 Nissan Prairie. The company running the truck was Pacific Waste. They had purchased a used skip bin collection vehicle that had received an illegal brake pedal...

Manufacturers could also incorporate systems that can give you a monthly driving performance based on various factors such as exceeding zoned limits, changing lane in an aggressive fashion (higher sideward G's), changing two lanes at once and keeping safe proximity to the vehicle in front given pres...

A 1999 NA is a B5254S not a B5244S nonetheless it's doable. Sump on B5254S has no oil cooler so sumps should match with the 1998 T5 which had oil cooler on the radiator. The oil port on the B5234T going to the turbo would need a bung to block it. Low compression pistons (8.5 to 1) on a non turbo wou...

In engine bay next to coolant bottle under a plastic cover. The ECM is the module next to it. Did they clean, disassemble the casing to view the board and look for corrosion? Have you been washing the engine? Way too many connectors in hard to reach places to justify wetting the engine bay, even if ...

One of the best innovations a company could incorporate is the 2 second gap warning system to let the car behind you know that for the given speed they are travelling (and the speed that you are travelling) that they are dangerously close and could collide with you in case of an emergency stop. It c...

Speakers are 8ohm on those Volvo radios. Time for an Android replacement with Bluetooth?? I've been looking at the Atoto A6 as a possible replacement for the Volvo radio. Good reviews and they are suited to 8ohm impedance speakers; perfect for a Volvo. Looks like the peak of the hill is in sight. +1...

A used ECM with the same Bosch part number can be cloned to suit the car. You'll need a Windows laptop and a Dice tool. I can fill you in and point you in the right direction with regard to who can do this for you when/if the time comes.

Bosch computer is ECM. The other one is probably marked TEMIC.

Yes the edge connector is on the base of the ECM. There are pink sliders in there that can release the modules but I'd rather use the special tool.

Wouldn't hurt to clean the TCM with electrical contact cleaner while you're in there.

The software versions can be identical but key information is stored on the CEM so without some degree of programming they can't be swapped out. Also if the VIN stored on the CEM doesn't match the VIN on the body/windscreen plate Volvo will not work on the car. For some people that's a blessing. Als...

Sometimes faulty ETMs call out the accelerator pedal which is a potentiometer in this case. Even though it's a XeModex it's entirely possible it has failed. Did you purchase it directly for this vehicle?

Because most codes are ECM based and there are now ghost codes such as camshaft sensors I'm going for either a faulty ECM or a dirty ECM edge connector. Has this been cleaned yet? The latch code for the keys is held in the ECM so that makes sense that the immobiliser display is showing as well as re...

Look up number of keys fitted in CEM parameters. Could be that key data is lost. Are you using Vida?

That high mount stop lamp's a pretty common (false) fault on the early P2s

Glad it's sorted for you.

abscate wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:46 am How does it pour in Siberia?

If you place Motul on an Austrian kangaroo's back about the same time as it takes to slide all the way to the tail......

CEM contains key information and car configuration all which are unique to your car. Basically it won't start if you swap it out.

They can be re-programmed by XeModex but they'll need the original as well as the donor.

Ridiculing a spelling mistake is the highest form of complement on MVS. Wait to see what you get if you criticize somebody's moustache :D :D Very few accelerator pedal sensors have failed.....statistically speaking. ETMs can be had from IPD Volvo but are virgin un-programmed for a lot less than dire...

If assembly grease is used and cams/crank are in correct position you may need to replace head with a matching cover or keep trying cam covers until one fits. Sorry to break the bad news....... I wish there were a quick fix. A machinist may be able to measure upper and lower cam journals and work ou...

Which surface did you machine? The upper surface of the head or lower surface of the cam cover? Either way the clearances for the cams are shot. You should NEVER have them machined. Two thousandths and it will squeeze the cams too tightly. The new head you fitted should have been supplied with its o...

Actually for the gurus here on MVS to program the BCM you just need a Windows laptop and a Dice connected. Vida doesn't need to be installed. Let us know how it all goes at dealer. My guess is around $350-400. Vida is pretty essential stuff for a P2 owner, especially a car with over 10 years of use....

Not so.

Same warning lights on new virgin unprogrammed BCM as if not connected OR with wrong software.

Do you have Vida?

That 3.6L is with the front wheels off the ground. I'm pretty certain that the BCM will have no software whatsoever for the 2002 MY. Check it in Vida Communication-Network. You will probably have a red icon indicating no software. A trip to dealer will be needed or if you can still read the old modu...

About filters; in the Aisin 4 and 5 speed transmissions the filter is embedded so deeply in the transmission that relacement is a rebuild job. Changing fluid helps to prevent blockage of this filter. If the filter blocks it can be perforated and bypassed as I did with my 2001 T5 recently with the ad...

Car should reach all gears with or without adaption.. During adaption the gear change indication shows which gear the car is in instead of D. Also if fluid is under a certain temperature the DIM will display a message to that effect. Adaption can't take place unless fluid's temp is over a certain ra...

I recently had a chronic lower back injury that took 3 weeks to heal and counting. In my own P2 V70 T5 2001 my back had zero tolerance for these seats and I had to recline the driver's seat to 15 degrees to get there in one piece. No such problem in my wife's 2006 XC90 which was so much more.support...

Glad it worked out. That little guy is hard enough to reach on a FWD. I used Hylomar blue sealant to ensure it stays put. No leaks in 3 years apart from the VVT exhaust cam seal weep.

Bear in mind solenoid 4 has no return spring and the return is actuated by hydraulic flow so you won't hear solenoid 4 actuating unless motor has been started forcing hydraulic fluid to cause the return. Once this occurs you only hear one click then you must start the motor to reset it then stop mot...

Replaced heater core o rings. Remind me to leave this on my list for "most hated" chores for P2 cars. Due to mine being a Feb 00 build the heater core is not removable without removal of the dashboard so I was very lucky it was only the o rings that required replacement. Later built models have a di...

I have to agree with Yagger here. Henry and Sergey are not using a licensed copy of Vida to program throttles; I should know as I use them (particularly Henry) quite regularly. They have other software that they have spent considerable time and resources to perfect and are now sharing their knowledg...

Missed your post. XeModex do great work but postage is the limiter. IPD stock XeModex throttles as I said. If you want to use a white label to send to XeModex it makes no difference; XeModex address all the inherent weaknesses whether white or yellow label. Volvo's rebuilt units can be as early buil...

What's a "quart" or are you just being USA friendly to our intercontinental brothers? I get no more than 3.6-3.8 litres from a drain and fill on my 2001 V70 T5 (by the way we have the same wheels!!) I suspect the trans is super-filled which is a USA friendly term meaning stuffed (not broken just too...

They are awfully stumpy small dipsticks and totally different in location to a 98 S/V/C 70
The lower radiator hose needs to be pushed aside to view it from the top. Wear gloves as it gets hot down there!!

That's a great idea MacNoob. The ignition lock is not "programmed" though, it just has the tumblers arranged to suit your key.

First practise without any diagnostuc equipment is to connect a test lamp to the terminal on the compressor. If it lights up every 20-50 seconds and compressor doesn't turn you have a clutch gap problem. If it doesn't light up start looking at a diagnostic OBDII session. Using Vida you can activate ...

For P2s the correct battery connect is from the rear connect negative last with ignition in PosII.

Absolutely!!

He didn't say they blinked, just that they came on....the magic is in the detail

It needs to be 2 hours straight with no power interruptions. You may need to pull the globes (or the corresponding fuse) in the daytime lights.

Bad idle and won't rev over 3,000rpm??

Forget the Sacer sensor install. It addresses only one of about 10 failure points on those throttles.

If the options you fitted weren't available for your particular model year I doubt you can wrangle a custom file from Volvo corporate. Henry (Doublebug) and I toyed with an XC 2001 and fitted power mirrors and heated seats afew years ago. Henry has "the gift" as far as firmware fiddling on Volvos. Y...

One of the posters here in Tassie (von baron) was using Fuchs 4400 and he didn't get a great result. It seems that these transmissions not only like JWS3309 standard fluid but are very particular about the brand. I have tried Chief full synthetic, Penrite full synthetic and now finally God sent Nulo...

Head gasket breaches don't usually involve the dumping of oil. Sounds pretty catastrophic. Block could be warped; needs to be thoroughly cleaned and checked with a straight edge. Also a thorough check that cylinder liners in the block haven't shifted. Often coolant sitting in the cylinders can perma...

It's already been determined in a previous post that the engine number posted here matches the engine supplied with the car: the numbers from the block match that ID plate exactly.

The head may have been swapped and the block stayed behind, hence the factory engine number.

Is that the same Keystone the cops were from?

Nice ride and colour! I have a phone module keypad for a 2002 T5 here.....pulled it from a wrecked S60 T5 2002 here in Oz. I wonder if the 2002 phone module supports the 3G network. Sadly my 2001 T5 phone only went up to the 2G network which was phased out earlier last year. This one has the SIM car...

Definitely go with pulling the engine from the top separately instead of dropping the entire assembly. It's a little tricky accessing the torque converter T40s but you can do so from the starter hole or from the slot underneath. Lifting both from the top is also doable but on an AWD just more stuff ...

I've never liked pin stands because of the amount of time you need to spend under a car to fit and release them. I much prefer the ratchet type stands and they were designed to overcome safety concerns with the pin type stands. I know I'm talking about a difference of just seconds here but the redun...

I solved the RMS leak on our XC90 2.5T with a seal conditioner 2.5 years ago. The leak was pretty bad. Also when I prepared a 1998 V70R for sale 3 years ago I used the same product for an RMS leak (made by a local company called Nulon) The owner texted me afew weeks ago to say he had just completed ...

That would be the most difficult pipe to access with an AWD. I was thinking this when mine failed when I put the motor together 3 years ago. I ended up buying a new pipe as the old one had been disturbed by constant re-insertion and trying to line up the gasket on the other end. Darn expensive littl...

To answer the question I believe the 1995 onward engines will be a match. Strictly speaking if you swap out the sensors with your own on a 1995 you should be fine. The notable difference is that they increased the timing belt width to 28mm (up from 25mm in the 1994 model) and associated pulleys and ...

The first thing that happens when a coilpack fails is you get a rotten egg smell from the exhaust. I always have an ELM327 plugged into the OBDII port coupled with the Torque App so if a coilpack fails I pull the corresponding injector plug to prevent un-burned fuel going through. At $5 each for a c...

That part above is not part of the oil filler assembly on your car. I bet you just need one of these: It goes under the oil filler cap and is removed with a pick tool

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... -1275379oe

Without pulling coils/plugs to see what they fitted (regular plugs or something fancy) and how they fitted them it's just a guessing game, though if this fails to find the problem it's still a guessing game. The thermostat failure can affect the mixtures and make car run rich when cold; hence the co...

The other bonus is that you managed to remove this pin with no effort at all, when it took a seasoned expert 5 or 6 minutes.

Perhaps that shop fitted some NGK Iridium spark plugs which it seems have a hit and miss success rate according to recent posts: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=54863 Can you pull one of them to see? Would be interesting to see if they were properly gapped while you're i...

It could be one of them was faulty. Replacing them one at a time would have been a more accurate way of determining if it were the plug(s) I don't see what all the fuss is about plugs. If the fuse on a stick of dynamite is made of rope with some sulphur impregnated or a viscose fuse the resulting ba...

SRS module is the most likely suspect for me here. If the SRS LED light circuit in the DIM were faulty it would not light up. In this case the SRS module fails to detect the SRS light circuit and pulls up the code you see.

Glad it worked out.

A heads up on the company name would be great; not to shame them but as an indication of what to expect from them.
It's difficult enough to repair a car without so-called "experts" giving your parts a clean bill of health when they're in fact faulty.

Turbo drain pipe at union on rear of block can leak a ton of oil under load...the other end without a gasket.

Is it also flinging oil onto the RHS drive shaft?

Great Britain has really caught the EV bug with about 12-13 models already in their marketplace. We're lucky to have 4 or 5 here in Oz. When battery technology becomes cheaper to produce, and it will, the petrol engine's days will be numbered. Manufacturers will promote the highest selling powertrai...

About 30 years ago panty hose twisted and the knot burned together with the cigarette lighter is how we made it about 200kms without an alternator. We ran into two old ladies on their way back from lawn bowls who gladly gave up a pair (not from their legs, though) When that broke we started tearing ...

That may have been in the past and I have read many accounts of garage operators and individuals doing this however it seems Volvo cars USA has changed its tactics and no longer allows software downloads for independent operators. I've been a member of this forum since 2010 and have read of many ins...

I should have answered this 9 months ago but here goes: Sensor 1 is the 5 pin side of the throttle. Sometimes the board receives input from 2 very good contact sensors (or a Sacer Hall sensor) yet fails to process one of the signals into a definable throttle angle. In this case it will report 108 de...

At 56,000kms or 35k miles a $2,400 bill is quite an expense.

Isn't the car still under warranty? Is that fee for tires alone? If so that's some expensive rubber!

At that many miles you will want to know what brand of water pump the previous owner fitted. The wrong/bad water pump will kill an engine in no time.

If it's not an Aisin it's not on.

For parts you'll want to acquaint yourself with FCP Euro in Connecticut.

abscate wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:42 pm

Current metal fatigue in the conrods (a weak point for these motors)

You’ve got some internet TCIP stuck on your 8 )

Went back in to edit it again. It won't clear Pfff!!

Welcome to MVS. Looks like you're headed in the right direction. Battery cables are a known issue on that year model. You have the dreaded electronic throttle on that car. Some of them have a distorted magnet causing a short with the armature windings but this will eventually blow the throttle fuse ...

If vehicle profile is turned on and you select vehicle type THEN search does it give the same result?

That's odd because both models share the same TF-80SC transmission. Sounds more like a Vida reference glitch.

Never heard of a blocked PCV causing a dashboard message. The PCV system has no sensors directly connected.

Best practice is to have the car scanned for codes..

Doesn't hurt to test the PCV though.....

There are so many variations If it's an XC turbo P80 it takes Dex 3 and is the older 4 speed auto If it's an R series turbo it takes 3309 and is a 5 speed auto If it's a non turbo P80 it takes 3309 and is the first gen of the newer 5 speed auto. If it's a P2 series then definitely a 3309 guzzler

That depends on.a lot of things.. 1) Whether the wastegate is correctly adjusted (look on IPDs site in their tech tips for the correct procedure and specs for your engine 2) Condition and age of your head gasket 3) Condition/wear level of your piston rings 4) Condition of the valve seats on the head...

It's a nice one because it's a T5 2.3 block that handle higher boost pressures due to the slightly smaller bore and thicker cylinder walls. If it were a 2.4 litre (2435cc) of the same era it would have thinner cylinder walls and not be as well suited to a custom tune where higher boost pressures are...

The brake pedal position sensor is essentially the same unit as fitted to the 850s and there was a write-up here on MVS on how to repair it. The casing is a little difficult to pry open but once done there is a small contact board at the top that needs to be re-soldered.

I've swapped in TCVs where a BCS is fitted to earlier cars. They have the same function electrically and mechanically.

They are all throttle codes. Use the search function in Vida to verify. A DIY contactless conversion won't fix that throttle. Try BBA Reman for a cheaper solution. I contacted them recently on their eBay site and they verified that for $150USD they would repair throttles and fit a contactless conver...

loveMy850 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 9:01 am Ok where's the float in the reservoir tank? Thanks

Remove the cap and look down. That round object is the float.

I used a Dremel to cut the connector off the original Pierburg unit then soldered the leads to the exposed terminals. It doesn't look pretty but does the job.


After that I used an epoxy to insulate the terminals so I can go back to a spare Pierburg unit I have if it fails.

Thanks XHeart placed it in my shopping list.. lately Amazon marketplace officially opened in Australia. As a result we can no longer order to Australian addresses from Amazon.com though I can send to a friend or freight forwarder in USA. My freight forwarder lives in Portland Oregon so perfect for I...

251,774kms

New split tubing for main engine loom coming from fusebox.

Replaced engine oil & filter
Castrol Edge 10W 30 and Nulon 10W 40 mix at 2:1 both full synthetic. Volvo genuine filter.

No sludge found in filter housing

Reset SRL with Vida

Only one CVVT solenoid on 2001 S80. Looks like the best fix would be to purchase a cam locking tool and reset timing with cams locked. The screen previously referred to is a 3mm wire screen which forms part of the CVVT solenoid gasket. If they plug up with dirt the oil flow to the CVVT solenoid is c...

At 331,600 replaced 3.8L transmission fluid with Nulon full synthetic.

Cost: $40.00 from Sparesbox

Great info thanks guys.

Any chance of a CTA tool part number for this beauty??

A great fix to this would be software specially authorised by dealers at track meets that disable the software and let the owner play Fangio for the day.....the best of both worlds and safe for moms going shopping with their offspring.

It's worse when on a bumpy/ undulatimg road.

This may work long term. I used a Dremel with a cutting wheel and scored the casing quite deeply on the critcal areas. Then used JB Weld to glue. The theory is greater penetration and surface area. I had to glue in 2 stages to avoid the epoxy running. Permanent black marker finished it off. I'll use...

Jimmy I think you're finally on to something......about the fart scent dispensers I mean..

All this time I insisted on leather seats when I could have had fabric mildew munchers.

When we do the Transgo modification kit, the drill bit goes through the bushing, therefore the bushing must expand more in a hot environment than the pintle. I have no idea if passing a signal through the solenoid while hot will help but it sounds like it has merit. It would be the equivalent of dri...

It will improve as the additives in Nulon adhere to the bushings in the solenoids and the transmission computer adapts to the quicker response times of changing gear. Do another drain and fill and keep driving. In around 500-800 kms adaptation will smooth out the shifts. The Penrite synthetic ATF ac...

This is my understanding of the current situation. Vida can reload a module ONLY if you have a licensed subscription to Vida and you buy the software for each reload individually. As far as I know the Volvo corporate site can now pick a real Dice from a clone so even if you buy a subscription you ne...

The connectors for both O2 sensors are usually close to the firewall on a bracket held at the rear of the transmission amongst the jungle of ABS lines. They are best sprayed with WD40 as they are often held together by grit and the release on them needs to slide easily. I haven't tried a cut splice ...

Those CFE+ units are truly remarkable.....but I could buy a much needed CVVT exhaust hub with that money......or should I use that old one off that spare head I have and order the CFE+ ??

Have you got a cam lock attached to rear? Normal threads as far as I remember. A cheap set of Torx in a 1/2 inch drive will beat a good 3/8 but I guess it depends how cheap

I wear a "hoody" when I place a Mini/BMW 1 series bonnet on my head.

That's the original block...and a nice one too

XeModex don't handle these at all.

Vida shows the part number for my chassis as 8691265 up to chassis 170999

After that chassis the part number changes to 8671457

When my T5 overheated due to a jammed close thermostat it was the first time I'd seen the needle move from centre position. That little problem blew the head gasket. Fan should turn on at 105C but make certain all 3 speeds are available through Vida in Activations. That Titan 4400 iin the wine bottl...

The wrong regulator can disturb the Canbus signals. I doubt all those codes will return with the correct regulator once cleared .

Vida is software to look up specific information on the car you've selected in Vehicle Profile. It has parts manuals, detailed repair procedures, an interface for detailed testing of each module in the car and an interface for reading fault codes and clearing them , even if they're SRS or ABS. The s...

How close is the filter to that port? Can't be too far away... I wonder if a compressed air nozzle could blast away enough gunk on the filter screen to make it work. I already tried using solvents at around 50:50 ratio mixed with ATF with filter unblocked by blowing compressed air through the coolin...

The T6 I was working on also had the Engine Overheat message according to the auto electrician even though fans were coming on at correct speed. I didn't see that message during my inpection. Initially the same symptom as yours; fans coming on at full speed until controller was replaced. ECT was als...

We had the same thing on our 2006 XC90. Visually the rubber looked fine. Not a tear in sight....but they were mushy on the left side control arm vertical bush.

I pressed in a new vertical bushing and all is now fine.

Jimmy57 wrote this fix for me for a similar problem on a 2008 V70T6: I hope it helps you and worth a try. Changing fan controller would be next after this. The fix on that car was to remove the strip fuse, 11A/44, and clean the contact points and put it back together. The diagnostic may be to trigge...

Accompanying your breakdown is there a turbine-like whine coming from the engine bay when car is revved? This is how I unblocked the filter in my T5 last year. Car still runs fine though fluid seems to get dirty quicker than I remember. You need a Magnefine 3/8 inline filter (or 2) to prevent contam...

What exactly does "forget what its job is" mean can you be more descriptive? Does the car slip and rev while in gear?

If it does it sounds like a blocked filter

Best to start your own thread but we'll go with this for a while

Darton sleeves. There are some You Tube videos about it. Cost depends on the machinist but it's not a small job. It's useful for higher boost applications

If you have twin CVVT on that motor it is pretty much the same as what would have been delivered in 2003 with a T5. Lots of go fast boys are using the XC90 motor of higher capacity as the torque spread is better on the 2521cc engine. It's a bore and stroke increase to get to that capacity. If you we...

Got word today that the strip fuse relating to that circuit was removed and cleaned to no effect. It was worth a try though. Car will go to Volvo now. Owner had better brace for financial impact...

I replaced a rear module on our XC90 due to only one non-working function: to send the pulse to the unlock motor for the tailgate to perform a timed spin. It would have been a $2,000 plus dealer experience. I swapped a used one in for $220 Relays/driver chips on CEM are the most likely culprit here ...

My 2001 T5's a 449 Mistral Green Pearl. It is a gorgeous colour when clean. No manual here though....one day.

Most likely a front left ABS sensor fault will be a ABS module error.

There's a couple good write-ups here on how to do a top class solder repair to the ABS circuit board or just send it to Matty Moo at Midwest ABS.

I don't think I've ever seen so many modules off the Network yet so few fault codes.

This IS an odd one. Canbus is the biggest suspect here. It wouldn't hurt to use a test lamp of at least 20W (don't use a multimeter as this doesn't draw enough current) to check for voltage at fuses.

I'm quite sure you meant the fuse was measuring closed cicuit. Besides a blown fuse would take out all 5 cylinders.

As above or swapping plugs from "good" location to misfire location if they're already in the trash.

Go to Network to check if BCM is active. Click on the icon to see serial number and software versions installed. It probably is active but still worth a check.

I assume you've checked ABS fuses in all locations.

Hope he gets over 1,000 of them

I've purchased head gasket kits for Volvo probably about 5 times from EBay UK seller shirley9293. Nothing wrong with them. Cars I installed them to are still running after many years.

Vida/Dice is specific to Volvo. The others suit a range of cars.

Just to be clear have you reset the SRS module with a scanner and had the fault return? Without a reset/clear the issue will never resolve.

If you're having trouble with AWD you need a scanner that can acess the DEM module which is located on the rear differential assembly.

Vida/Dice mated to a Windows laptop is the easiest system costwise for a DIYer to access.

Last week a 2004 XC70 rolled in with a blown fuse and shorted coil pack wiring. I can't recall the fuse number but it was one of the tiny ones under the hood and it was 20A. That loom was so fused on cylinder 2 that the coil pack had overheated and melted. Most of the split tubing was in reasonable ...

I've used 6962s religiously on the turbos with no issues. Mine have almost 38K kilos on them on the 2001 T5 and about 20K on our XC90 2.5T and need a re-gapping on the T5 but aren't worn yet and burn cleanly.

O ring for vacuum tree on manifold turbo cars?

While you're at it.

As another follow up to the installation of the Mac boost valve I have far better cruising fuel consumption. At steady 80kph (50mph) I'm getting between 38 and 42 mpg depending on the gradient. It's still a pig on fuel around town and that's understandable given its weight. So by all accounts if you...

Great work I needed this when I was doing up my 850 wagon afew years ago.

Should A/C be somewhere in the title?

Drain plug from trans is the same thread if the 26mm doesn't allow bulky spanners in there. They are 24mm though......

A poor battery may cause erroneous Canbus problems. Get it checked at an Autozone and replace if necessary. If you're going to own a Volvo long term and want to avoid dealers you need a scanner that can talk to either all of the modules or most of them. A Vida/Dice with a Windows laptop is best but ...

So when you say DIM is not responding you're just referring to the service reset?

It lights up and has message display? Speedo/tacho operational?

Is it off the network only after attempting a service reset then comes back to life?

He's in California. You'd be better off contacting him during business hours. Good luck in finding a solution!!

There is NO honeycomb flametrap on 10V 5 cylinder engines. They run a similar setup to the 20 valvers

Our 2002 XC70 has that sensor in the middle. Interestingly the 2001 and 2002 model 2.4Ts and XCs don't share the pre-cat O2 sensor or the MAF because they run different throttles and slightly different engine management.

Please bill me for 2 Meds shipped to Oz postcode 3072. Is this possible Matthew?

If Kidsv70 is getting a "communication fault" will Yagger be able to see it, assuming it is in the 2002 V70? Yes they can remotely scan your car. Sergey uses Team Viewer 11 with VPN support add-in so he can directly steer the interface which is quicker than a remote scan of the car. In this case he...

Many cars at junkyard end up there because of multiple problems. The last problem was the one that caused owner to give up on the car. At this age most used modules are faulty. You can send your original module to BBA Remanufacturing and their fee is quite reasonable. They will refund the inspection...

Jimmy PM-ed info that may help. Apparently corrosion on the strip fuse 11A/44 can cause this and give false readings to the ECM. I need to contact the repairer and see if the info helped. Thanks again jimmy!