ETM replacement in conjunction with computer upgrade?

Erupert66 · Post by **Erupert66** » 25 Jan 2014, 21:43

I have an '01 S60 T5 with ~160k and the original ETM. Getting idle surging at lights and I've pulled it and cleaned it but that didn't help. So, since an ETM replacement requires s/w (right?), I was thinking that I would look into a computer upgrade at the same time. Does anyone do this? I have seen a company offering a lifetime warranty on one and I've seen rebuilt at FCP for $137. I talked to the guy at Snabb awhile back, now I don't see tunes on his site, just some parts. Anybody have a recommendation other than IPD? Can both be done in one shot to save downtime?

Post by **xHeart** » 30 Jan 2014, 12:55

Erupert66 wrote:I have an '01 S60 T5 with ~160k and the original ETM. Getting idle surging at lights and I've pulled it and cleaned it but that didn't help. So, since an ETM replacement requires s/w (right?), I was thinking that I would look into a computer upgrade at the same time. Does anyone do this? I have seen a company offering a lifetime warranty on one and I've seen rebuilt at FCP for $137. I talked to the guy at Snabb awhile back, now I don't see tunes on his site, just some parts. Anybody have a recommendation other than IPD? Can both be done in one shot to save downtime?

How is your progress?
Mike says to install replacement ETM from XeMoDeX. It comes pre-programed.
Would this thread help https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=60981

...some more here https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=61495&p=315234#p315234

Erupert66 · Post by **Erupert66** » 30 Jan 2014, 14:12

I am going to pull my ETM and send it out to ARD. It's $169 for the repair kit and they charge $92 to do the work. Since I'll also be sending a computer and the car will be down without the computer anyway, for $92 I figured that I have someone do it that has done it before vs me futzing around with it.

FCPEURO · Post by **FCPEURO** » 30 Jan 2014, 15:26

That is definitely worth the money. Then, if you have an issue, you can just call them up.

Erupert66 · Post by **Erupert66** » 11 Feb 2014, 04:47

Saw an XEMODEX ETM for sale on sweedspeed. However after $125 to that guy, still would have to pay to get the s/w transferred. I think this is still the best route