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by ycartf
27 Jun 2014, 13:22
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2006 S60 ECM replacement question
Replies: 10
Views: 8557

Re: 2006 S60 ECM replacement question

S60T5SE, I thought the same thing (getting just the one thing - ECM - recommended). I do not know exactly what type reader they used, but they charged her $95 just for reading it and resetting it. They are the closest thing to a dealer we have around here (mechanic there worked for Volvo when they w...
by ycartf
27 Jun 2014, 07:59
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2006 S60 ECM replacement question
Replies: 10
Views: 8557

Re: 2006 S60 ECM replacement question

The place that scanned the CEL code gave that as the only diagnosis (replace ECM) with a price of $1900 for them to do it. The place is not a dealer, but when the local dealer closed, one of their mechanics started working there (and the nearest dealer is 2 hours away now). She has been having power...
by ycartf
26 Jun 2014, 18:11
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2006 S60 ECM replacement question
Replies: 10
Views: 8557

2006 S60 ECM replacement question

I received a used (and compatible) ECM today for my daughter's 2006 S60. I was going to put it on and, after noticing that a special tool was required, called the local place that works on Volvo (not a dealership) to see what they would charge for that 3 minute task. They told me that a used ECM wou...
by ycartf
20 Dec 2010, 09:15
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Excellent head gasket replacement tutorial
Replies: 14
Views: 12038

Re: Excellent head gasket replacement tutorial

Scooter7, the pic shows the following parts in that kit: Head gasket Exhaust gaskets Intake gasket Valve stem seals Oil pump gasket, O-ring, and seal Cam seals front and rear Crank seal front and rear Spark plug O-rings Thanks for all the kind comments about my tutorial. Putting the tutorial togethe...
by ycartf
13 Dec 2010, 15:14
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: New to MVS - Just saying hello
Replies: 6
Views: 653

New to MVS - Just saying hello

Hi everyone. As the title says, I am new to Matthew's Volvo Site and wanted to say hello. Since getting my daughter a 1996 850 last year, I have mostly been going onto the Volvo Forums, but I got an email from Matt today about a tutorial I wrote and I saw his/this website. I like this site and the v...