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Idle Reduction & Power Storage - Installation of the Independence Package

A brief overview of how to install the Independence Package, a power storage and management solution for law enforcement vehicles. Gives an officer the ...

Volvo S60 ETM REPAIR / Cleaning guide

This will show you exactly how to repair the ETM so you dont have to drop MAJOR money at the dealership.

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matt radach commented on 08 Nov 2015

Did this today on my 04 S60 2.5T. It seems to have worked well to fix my rough idle problem. It took me about 5 hours total but I am not a mechanic and normally don't do much more than change my oil. The hardest part was getting the turbo pipe off because the clamps were turned in a way that made it impossible to get to them with a screw driver or a socket. The fan is a tight fit I was able to maneuver it out but I ended up having to take off the radiator hose to get it back in. I left the pipe that goes into the bottom of the etm in place and just pushed it towards the front of the car which worked fine. You can actually see all 4 of the etm bolts fairly well from the underside of the car but there is not enough room to get your hands up in there. If you had a socket with a really long extension it would make the process a whole lot easier. The video was very helpful I wouldn't even have tried without it.

phantomsorted commented on 25 Jun 2013

thank you so much for this video just spent 2 hours on my volvo c70 2.0 turbo following your video and it now works perfectly. was supposed to take my car into the dealership on thursday and the quote was £200.00 all it cost me was a socket set for £24.99 and throttle cleaner for £6.99. £168.02 savings. followed shadyMinor comment and waited for 10 mins and started without any idle problem.

jonathan angervall commented on 16 Dec 2015

Great guide! I have clean my ETM on my S60 and now i have exactly the same problem that you had when you started your S60 the first time after your cleaning operation. My idling is about 1300-1400 rpm. How did you fix that? I tried to loose the negative on the battery in 30 minutes but it doesnt worked =/

adamthestimator commented on 11 Aug 2013

Did your ETS light come on before you did this? Did it go off after? I didn't see it, but you also have an info box to the left side of your cluster that I can't read. Great job! Thanks for taking the time to stop and record what you did! Probably would have only taken 3 1/2 hours if you didn't! ;-)

ShadyMinor commented on 17 Jun 2013

You had to allow the ETM to learn its adaptations before you started it, that is why it was idling badly on initial start- usually let it sit with ignition on but not started for 10 minutes or so, plus have it on a continuous power supply. Hope that helps anyone in the future.

Richard Damacio commented on 08 Sep 2013

I own a 2002 Volvo S60 and been pretty up to date on maintenance by my end and even though I do not have a ETM light on I wouldn't mind going under my hood to give it some love. All thanks to your video :)

guitartricky commented on 20 Feb 2013

That took some nerve for a shade tree mechanic such as yourself to attempt let alone complete with success! Way 2 go! Did you ever figure out why the car was revving high after your initial completion?

Nice and easy commented on 03 Oct 2013

Also, clean the MAF sensor with the specific CRC MAF sensor spray by removing the top of the air filter box, and spraying the sensor in the direction of the air flow.

Elsa commented on 01 Jul 2014

Once I start my car the revolutions reach up to 2 then it goes to a little less than 1. What do you think is the problem? Shoul I take off the ETM again?

lazymagpie commented on 20 Feb 2013

Thanks man, Iv'e been searching to find how to access this on my model and you're vid is the only one I've found. Really appreciate your time

John Andrew commented on 11 Jun 2014

idle high on start up as cleaner is ethanol based and it basic got a boost,prob vapour in main pipe,basic easy start

volvosweden commented on 09 Oct 2013

Great. I did mine on my 99 S80 years ago and it did not help. The dealer replaced the ETM under warranty.

Uchiha Ralph commented on 10 Nov 2015

thanks a lot man. i had this problem too in my volvo s60. i can tell whats the problem now in my car

Mike Loucas commented on 27 Jan 2013

That looks easy to access!! You should see how hard it is on a S70 turbo Gen 1 P80 platform.

Craig Merrilees commented on 06 May 2014

Thanks for documenting this. How's the ETM fix holding up?

TbagginEagle commented on 12 Oct 2013

Waste of time get a new etm through XemodeX.

bulent karaca commented on 03 Sep 2015

anyone know if s60r has throtte body?

Volvo ETM repair using contactless sensor

A 15 minute video for those of you experiencing ETM woes. If you're in Australia I can perform this service for you. Just message me or call 1300 886955 Or ...

Volvo V70, XC70 ECC Fix

2002 Volvo XC70, V70 ECC Fix.

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eazye55187 commented on 25 Apr 2013

Thanks a lot this worked wonders ingot my vehicle at a used dealership and it needed a transmission took it to get diagnosed and the whole ecc doesn't work when I pick up the car so needless to say I was very irritated when my defrost and things didn't work took it to the dealer I got the car from after that and they wanted to sell me a new ecc left there and seen this video thanks again

Curtis Boatman commented on 18 Jan 2014

This was my problem as while, any time you work on the car or have the car worked on due note the by unhooking the battery caused mine not to work anymore! take off negative side first, then positive side!!!! it should help problems from occurring

Aaron Tuchardt commented on 05 Aug 2014

Is there anywhere you know to get new or used ecc panels for the same car online?

Michael Fincham commented on 19 Nov 2015

Thank you for your video!! Saved me time and money!!! 2001 Volvo V70 2.4T

Jura Östlund commented on 19 Apr 2014

mine did not work,

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