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Old Aug 25th, 2011, 19:03   #211
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Originally Posted by ade555 View Post
can some one please let me know if you get your ETM replaced original brand new part from volvo will that last for few years " so basicly are the yellow sticker are bullet proof" or could I get still the same problem 2 years down the line, mine didn't fail yet not sure if is original or not, just wanted to know
I'm not sure you'd say they were "brand new" in the accepted sense..ie..it's my understanding (I may be wrong) that they are simply refurbed units.
Subsequently they are STILL badly designed parts and will fail eventually just as the original one's did.
I wouldn't accuse them of being "bullet proof".! (irrelevant of the sticker colour!)..but they should last a while I guess.?
I think the accepted BEST route is XeModex...they rebuild with solid state parts (I believe) that will NOT fail...BUT...they ain't cheap...in excess of £500.
The ETM comes from Canada (already "programmed" to your car because you supply them your VIN when you order it)..and when you get it you replace your old one with it and then send the old one back to them.. then they rebuild that unit ready for sale to someone down the line...That's how I believe it works at least.?

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