Used ECM for 2000 v70

Discussion in 'Volvo V70' started by Dan, Aug 12, 2004.

  1. Dan

    Dan Guest

    Hello, I bought a used 2000 v70 a year ago, and four days ago I began
    to have acceleration problems. The dealer at first told me it was the
    knock sensor and replaced it, but now they claim the entire ECM needs
    to be replaced. I asked them if they could find me a used ECM, as hey
    have found other used parts in the past, and at first they agreed, but
    just called me back to say that a used ECM would not work because each
    ECM is linked to the vehicle's VIN number, and if it doesn't match the
    actual VIN number of the car, it will simply not function. This
    sounds a little suspicious to me, though not impossible. Do any of
    you know if I'm being fed a line?

    Thanks a lot!
     
    Dan, Aug 12, 2004
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  2. Dan

    Mike F Guest

    The ECM is coded to the chip in the key, it's got nothing to do with the
    VIN. Volvo will probably have a database relating the VIN to what ECU
    is in the car.

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    Mike F, Aug 12, 2004
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  3. Dan

    G Klein Guest

    No you're not being feed a line but it sounds like the electronic throttle
    module is what is causing your problem this is not a cheap part it does not
    pay to find one in a junk yard due to the labor to install the ETM

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    G Klein, Aug 13, 2004
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  4. Dan

    HG Guest

    Just been back from my Volvo dealer in Limerick, Ireland. My V70 has
    been over-revving (rec-counter is at "1" when sitting in neutral) for
    the last week and they reckon I need a new ECM and "softwear". They
    want to charge me 945 EURO + 45 EURO for "softwear"; of course this
    excludes VAT and Labour. How could an ECM fail in this way ?
     
    HG, Aug 17, 2004
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