OK 1. I have never heard of a dealer (or a subscription owner) downloading software into a USED part, and to the best of my knowledge VIDA can't...

so she's at the dealer now, they told me the same thing, they have no ideas and are ready to give up. The told me they can't say for sure if it's...

Update: Volvo reimbursed me for the cost of both oil changes. The engine oil consumption is one quart per 2,500 at last check, despite the oil...

Nick, Thanks for your reply. The WD-40 did the trick. I was also able to figure out a code that had plagued the car for at least 5 year = --> red...

So elegant, I have no words. Well done.

Generally - No - but I never tried a used ETM (tried other used modules, that would not work) Again - Xemodex is a good resource for module...

That was FirstVolvo's experience. He picked up a few from junkyard while experimenting with TPS replacement. You might PM him to get the stat.

Thanks Howard. I looked in the receipts folder and the ETM recall was done on this car 12 years and 130,000 miles ago. (205,000 miles now) I have...

Since its 01, probably eventually need to rebuild TPS on the ETM if close to 100k miles on it. Google "Sacer SA300 ETM". Can do this repair yourself...

Found a p1021 code, which points me to a bad ETM on the Xemodex flow chart. This might make sense since I was already having an occasional...

Thanks. That is a great resource. Gotta check again for codes later. Throttle body replaced some years ago under previous owner. Hopefully that...

I confirm that tailgate wise, my tailgate keyfob unlock button (leaving rest of car locked) requires a double click - the fob also needs to be within...

Some years back I found the drivers door (only) unlocked which made me source and fit a replacement lock actuator to the driver's door. This was...

Looks like fuse #7 in the b fusebox goes to the throttle module - you have a 2001 - how old is the throttle? If the fuse keeps blowing either the...

That or lack of fuel due to being out of gas or a fuel pump that's not working properly! (you start with the basics, and places someone has...

Stop guessing about what it "might" be. Go back and read all the responses to your musings and questions. Hoonk (and me) have given you some...

I just very curious. What if, the new ETM from XeMODeX is faulty; it's not impossible. They are not opened on the weekend to call them. Am sure VIDA...

Following up on my OSD experience. Ordered a V60 XC in June and it was ready in mid November. The OSD program was great and Volvo did most of the...

Sew it up good and tight. The G force on the TPMS module cruising at 125km/hr, or 75 mph is about 300 Gs (300 X the force of gravity). Don't know...