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ETM Cleaning 2000 Volvo S80 T6
I was having a problem with a very erratic idle, and the car would stall sometimes in stop and go traffic, especially when the AC compressor was running. The car has 130K miles on it. The one greatest...
View ArticleImportant Information on Ecu issues (850,S70 series)
Q: “How do you open the module box? I’m not sure and don’t want to break it. Thanks. ” A: To open the control module box first locate the two clips at the left and right of the control module box...
View ArticleFinally a Non-Contacting ETM Solution?
The ETM fiasco may have a 3rd party solution! This is potentially big news. “XeMODeX Inc. is proud to introduce the World’s first non-contacting Volvo ETM Throttle Module. This unit features a brand...
View ArticleETS Light With My 1999 V70 GLT
Hello folks I just want let everyone knows the status of my V70GLT. Their intention was to clean TB, replaced air oil trap. We fought with the dealer to the point that that they asked me to bring a tow...
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Forum Users Share Experiences with the XeMODeX ETM
MVS forum users share their experiences with the XeMODeX ETM Are you having issues with your ETM (Electronic Throttle Module) and thinking about replacing it or refurbishing it with XeMODeX? Take a...
View ArticleShould I Stay and Pay or Cut Losses?
The Big ETM Decision should i stay and pay or cut losses? Volvo ETM path, XeMODeX, or cut and run? If this replacement will pretty much do it and be the last chapter, I suppose I’m prepared to shell...
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What Is Stage 0?
Think of it as a Big, Comprehensive Tune Up Stage 0 means to get your Volvo’s critical systems as close to new as possible, or in another sense, to get your Volvo’s components replaced or rebuilt in...
View ArticleMy Recent ETM Failure
Another Failed ETM Story *Not once*, through all of these symptoms, did the ETS light ever illuminate. To me this is proof positive that the software “update” that Volvo issued along with the extended...
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Volvo ECU Chip/Tune Guide
Performance Chip Overview This information has been gathered in my quest to increase the horsepower of my 1994 Volvo 850, S70, V70 turbo wagon. I am not affiliated, nor do I know any persons working...
View ArticleStandard (manual) Transmission Swap
Why US Turbos Won’t Take a Manual Transmission The rub is that the US versions of the ECU expect to have a dialogue with the TCU and when the communications stop (as in the automatic transmission...
View ArticleDoes anyone have a BSR Stage 3 on a S60 2.4T?
ECU + Cat Back Exhaust + Bigger Turbo + Bigger Injectors BSR Tuning for a S60 2.4T as follow: Stage 1: PPC tune for the ECU. 252hp 302ft lb Stage 2: Cat back exhaust system with the same tune as Stage...
View ArticleTo buy or not to buy a 99 Volvo V70 XC AWD
Salvage means it was WHACKED and I mean Whacked. We can fix anything in our shop, but a door does not total a Volvo. The rocker panel,door post, and more had to be rebuilt. If a good shop did the work...
View ArticleV70XC not fast enough!!
Making an XC70 Faster For very little time and money you can do a Stage 0 and $25 Ram Air Intake. That would put you in a nice place maintenance-wise for any future upgrades like ECU chip (discussion...
View ArticleTips and Hints for XeMODeX ETM Installation
Replacing your ETM? Some Tips from an ETM Manufacturer It’s has been over a year since we have introduced the Non – Contacting ETM upgrade. The purpose of this post is to make all of you Do It...
View ArticleNewer ETM in 2001 V70
Somewhere in the many pages I have read here (I think) I read that the ETM from P2 models could be used from years 2001 – 2009, is this true? If this is possible, myvolvopartsonline.com has a 2003...
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Performance & Troubleshooting: KISS Your Throttle
I remembered this tip from my days driving my grandfather’s-passed-down 1971 yellow/black, 2-dr Dodge Dart 318 V8 with “Rallye” wheels (somewhat rare). He bought it new off the lot here in Denver when...
View ArticleReading Actual Mileage from OBD-II
Member takane2 gives us information on how to make a scan tool for the OBD port that emulates the under the hood diagnostic port. This is great news as through the OBD port, with the home made device...
View ArticleUsing an R ECU in a Turbo
Using an R ECU in a Turbo What happens when you use an 850 R ECU in a regular 850 Turbo? 850R ecu in Turbo model? The post Using an R ECU in a Turbo appeared first on Matthews Volvo Site.
View ArticleTroubleshooting Low Boost
Underboost is a condition that can be caused by several issues including: Bad TCV Bad Turbocharger Failed boost sensor (for models that have them) ECU seeing overboost and cutting back until reset and...
View ArticleDo the IPD Chip? Exhaust?
This Volvo Forum topic started as a question about identifying a modified ECU by simply looking at it. Then it morphed into straight performance talk. Could I feel the difference between 236hp and...
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