Volvo s60 P/N 8644345 2001 non-turbo ETM pictures

Yehuda · Post by **Yehuda** » 12 Jul 2011, 09:49

i'm pretty sure that the TPS i have used, is the one being used by the xemodex. they reload the software with your car's VIN number, so makes it PNP. no need for the dealer. also they give a new gasket,screws, etc.

they claim that their solution doesn't require any modifications. but if it is indeed the same TPS i have used, it must be moded as you can see from the pics, the motor has to be shorten.

Post by **firstv70volvo** » 12 Jul 2011, 19:39

Thanks for taking and sharing all those pictures Yehuda, it's interesting to see all that is required to repair these ETMs.

Yehuda · Post by **Yehuda** » 13 Jul 2011, 16:49

If those pictures, and information has helped someone, i'm happy for that.

it wasn't an easy repair at all, but the knowledge gained worth it.

i were almost gave up, i told myself "enough!, if the software reload doesn't fix it, i'll buy a new one from the dealer and let him do everything, and pay whatever it takes", luckily it did fix it.

now the car is running smooooooothly, really better than before, the pedal is so responsive, i barely touch it, and the car just fly.

it's worth just the self proudness feeling, that i wasn't a fool that gets ripped off because of disinformation, or lack of it.

Post by **precopster** » 06 Apr 2012, 06:18

My 2000 V70s ETS light attacked me afew weeks ago and had various limp home periods as well as TPS codes on the OBDII reader. I have been using a '99 V70s ETM for a couple of weeks now as a stand-in and the idle is way too high and I have lost cruise control.

Thanks to Yehuda's immense help and encouragement I tackled the ETM Sacer fitment today and found it took around 2 hours.

If you are impatient or not used to working with small fiddly items I suggest you leave something like this to XeModex who have done probably thousands by now. Good soldering skills are essential as this is a safety related component.

The green putty takes forever to remove and it must be done very carefully with small drivers a little at a time.

After cutting the shaft down I used compressed air to remove any metal filings as this is a safety related component and you don't want iron filings on the throttle shaft.

I've also retaped and re-shrink tubed the entire loom as it was quite torn and holy.

Post by **precopster** » 07 Apr 2012, 23:42

This was so easy to do and the result was first class. The most cost-effective 2.5 hours I've spent on any of my vehicles to date. Just hope it stays that way!! In my case an ETM reload was not necessary.

After fitting it this afternoon the idle is back to normal (around 860rpm) and the throttle response is as it should be. The cruise control has returned and the car is back in business.

howardc64 · Post by **howardc64** » 05 May 2012, 01:12

firstv70volvo wrote: I’ve also spent far too many hours attempting to fix the Magneti Marelli ETM and finally did have some success. I’ve been using the repaired ETM for more than 5,000 miles now. I used an off-the-shelf Vishay throttle position sensor and modified the housing and ETM side plate to make it work.

Big thanks to firstv70volvo, with his directions and some left over parts, I was able to duplicate his repair with the Vishay hall effect angle sensor. Learned a whole bunch during the process!

We experimented with several voltage ranges, looked at the repaired results on VIDA/DiCE ETM sweep test, and even measured all the mechanical angles with a good old fashioned protractor

Anyhow, have much knowledge on the sensor operation on this ETM now... and a perfectly running car

Post by **precopster** » 05 May 2012, 03:14

Is the Vishay sensor easy to source or do they put you through the griller to buy one?

Also may I ask approximately what the cost of the sensor was?

howardc64 · Post by **howardc64** » 05 May 2012, 12:19

precopster wrote:Is the Vishay sensor easy to source or do they put you through the griller to buy one?

Also may I ask approximately what the cost of the sensor was?

Looks like you can buy single for about $35 US. Shipping from this site to Australia is like $20+

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Vis ... YUEM4L0%3d

Job requires cutting open the Vishay and lots of custom precision assembly to set proper alignments + spaces + voltages. I'd say not for DIYer who prefer plug and play. Sacer TPS seems to be exclusive to Xemodex in US so not available to US consumers.

Post by **yuckuJackD** » 11 Aug 2012, 14:19

Hi Yehuda,
I'm reading with interest you topic from the time you started it. Nice job, man!

So my question is: a year later how is the sacer's sensor behave? Any problems at all? Idle, cruise, DTC codes ...
I'm planning to go over your steps, but sacer's worker told me the minimum order s for 5pcs - however, i'll find 4 friends here in BG to combine the order. I just need to be sure that the TPS is reliable.
Thanks for your response.

Yehuda · Post by **Yehuda** » 12 Aug 2012, 03:19

Hello yuckuJackD,

the sacer's sensor works great as it should, i haven't faced any problems related to it, it's very reliable from my experience.

BTW, if you can't find more friends to combine the order & you need it fast, i'm selling them on eBay.

here are links to the listings:

Auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... RK:MESE:IT

Fixed price: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... RK:MESE:IT

Good Luck,
Yehuda