Volvo etm software upgrade

Volvo etm repair using contactless sensor mike loucas. The software upgrade will only make the etm last a little longer. Looking through the service paperwork i see a vague reference to campaign 155 and an equally vague reference to a software upgrade. Had symptoms on the transmission when stopping at red light then taking off, there was the typical hump when transmission changed from neutral to drive, it was very annoying, so called my local volvo dealer, and no problem doing the software update. With the sensus connect upgrade, available from may 2017, the centre display in your volvo has been given a new and intuitive appearance. Just got new etm software upgrade yesterday post by volvoxcv70nevragain. Volvo etm throttle body diagnostics and programming tool s80. Classic symptoms that resemble those associated with the etm recall. Lets go over failure symptoms, how to clean, and how to replace an electronic throttle module etm in a volvo. Volvo has finally released the software numbers to clear.

A video showing how to diagnose a faulty etm in a volvo 5 or 6 cylinder car from 1999 to 2002 using vida software. Xemodex electronic throttle module for volvo s60, s80, c70, s70. From april 2006 a software upgrade will be available for affected cars to improve the performance of the ets. Software reloads and upgrade can only be purchase at the dealer. Navigation, the media player, home view and settings have all been updated. Original diagnostics programming adapter volvo voe 1912. It is now possible to reuse a programmed ecm engine control module. The problem is a hardware issue, no matter how super duper the software is it. Device comes with 2 year warranty and free updates warranty does not cover cables.

Etm software programming is carried out from internal software database. Watch as we program an etm throttle body using j2534 and vida software. Updating the software might affect some of the custom settings or functions of your volvo. Just got new etm software upgrade yesterday volvo forums. This highly advanced test station uses proprietary diagnostic software to automatically read part numbers and dtc trouble codes from the etm. Etm mod of the throttle position sensor, non contact, magnetic, volvo s70, v70, s80, etc. Electronic throttle module etm automotive tech info. This software will be progressively available over a. Would you like to read more about the volvo magneti marelli. Volvo finally makes the etm software an official recall item. Volvo is actively working with its dealers to resolve customer cases involving etm issues. Upon purchase of this service, we will email you shipping labels and shipping instructions. Volvo electronic throttle module etm issues volvo owners club. Just got new etm software upgrade yesterday post by volvoxcv70nevragain 29 dec 2005, 06.

You will need to remove and send your module to us for repair. Throttle module, volvo, s60, s80, c70, s70, v70, xc70, etm, repair. The electronic throttle module etm has a higher than normal failure rate. Buttons used frequently have been emphasised to enhance clarity. For the models potentially affected, a free of charge software upgrade and etm clean has been progressively rolled out and volvo has offered this solution to nearly 2,000 customers to date. There is a possible extended warranty andor a software upgrade offered by volvo for. Volvo electronic throttle module etm test station by xemodex. The abs control unit can be repaired and upgraded by vicor rocha do a search for. Contactless throttle position sensor tps for volvo etm 99. Volvo has kept software under wraps for a long time, but has finally made it public. Volvo extends warranty on etm due to high failure rate.