ETM past warranty is there anything I can do?

jrod · Post by **jrod** » 23 Jan 2009, 22:11

my car was put in service jan 6th 1999. I didnt find out what was wrong with my car untill 2 days ago (jan 22,2009). what are my options?

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 23 Jan 2009, 22:25

You can call Volvo to see if they will still honor the warranty a couple of weeks late. If you have any documentation of any issue possibly related to what an problematic ETM will do, this would help. Otherwise, there's a company now making a non-contacting ETM you could try out. There's a thread about it in the general section.

instarx · Post by **instarx** » 24 Jan 2009, 08:11

When you found it and when it failed are not the same thing. If you can show that the ETM was failing before it was diagnosed you will have a better chance, but technically they probably don't have to fix it.

Above all be polite and nice. They will not be unaware of the irony of it failing just days after the warranty. A morning appointment and a bribe of a dozen donuts would not hurt. Get the service manager on your side. This could go either way.

Post by **JRL** » 24 Jan 2009, 10:05

Volvo is VERy hard nosed on the ETM deal
If it's past the 10 yr, 200K warranty extension I can guarantee that you're SOL.
Every ETM has to show a code, THEN be authorized by Volvo NA.
They will not do it. It's not up to your dealer, each and every ETM must have that authorization before replacement can be installed.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 24 Jan 2009, 10:10

I agree with JRL, but they may be willing to split the cost with you (still could be very high) just to be nice and try to keep your loyalty.

jrod · Post by **jrod** » 26 Jan 2009, 13:46

What do you guys think about sending my ETM to Don Wilson to have it rebuilt? Do you know anyone else that has done this?
My thinking is kinda like JRL's too. Volvo wants $100 just to hook it up to the machine. That's not counting lost work, gas, etc. The nearest Volvo dealer is 40 miles away. I figure i'd already have a 3rd of the rebuild cost in letting the Volvo dealer finger-f my car.

thanks for your opinions

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 26 Jan 2009, 17:00

Don doesn't rebuild them- only the company that he tested it for...so check out the thread and contact these guys...see what they can do for you...I know they're saying $600 bucks....but.....