Thanks again

Hi DWN,
Have you or your mechanic checked OBDII codes ? If the control system is flagging that something is wrong/not working, that may give you something to go after. You could follow up on that SRS warning also- at least try to find out exactly why it's on, so you can eliminate that variable from ...

Sorry ZV, I can't agree with all of your points, but I'll leave it to the nhtsa to describe ABS for those interested: please reference-

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/Equipment/absbrakes.html

But thanks for your input, I may have generalized or implied too much, and it appears ABS could ...

Good points MIJ and ZV,
At the time I didn't consider driving without the module, and a local dealer had one, and my patience was spent with the ETM mindblow (nothing like the car suddenly sputtering and/or shutting down while your cruising), so I opted for the quick switch. I had planned to send my ...

Hi DWN,
You don't mention any other symptoms / warning lights, so my info may not apply. All I can tell you is that all of my electronic and engine freak-outs, including displays going blank, went away after two things were done. I got the ETM replaced (with the software upgrade)- under the extended ...

Thanks for the info MIA,
Just got new pads and rotors today, and, let the guy talk me into changing the brake fluid too- I don't know if it was a "flush", or more of a drain and fill, but either way seems to be at least sort of in-line with your input.

I will look into the power steering / fluid ...

Hello Everyone,
I'm at 118K (99s70 base), and looking for pre-emptive maintenance / repair ideas to head off any major problems.
Some of this might be answered by knowing how long certain components on this car typically last:
i.e., Muffler, Catalytic Converter, Alternator, Transmission (had a ...

Followup to previous post:

After some additional erratic operation, I checked the ETM, and it did have a yellow part tag on it (implying it was a replacement part- the original part allegedly had a white tag)- so it appeared the dealer did change this out. Continuing the troubleshooting, I ended up ...

Thank you: Made_In_Japan and T2 for the info.

MIJ: I saw those Turanza's and the tread design just looks great- then I check sizes and they don't have 195/60 R15 (for the dreaded base steel wheel), so I thought I was out of luck. Do you have 16" wheels on your vehicles ?

I also saw they have a 205 ...

Hello Everyone,
Shopping for the 4th set of tires for the 99 s70. Averaged ~35K miles per set with the Michelin MXV4 Plus. Just had to ask before laying down another $600-$650, if anyone has had good luck with the Pirelli P6 Four Season, Continental ContiTouring CV95, or the unbelieveably ...