Volvo ETM information, how to find the software version with VIDA, testing, and more - VOTD

[@andystagg7668]

This is great Robert, thanks for posting this, it's vid i've been waiting for! I have an ETS light and non start on my 2000 V70 2.4 NA. I have an ETM which i sent off to a specialist have checked and it came back good so i'll check the software re-test with VIDA (i didn't realise this was possible) and i'll check my fuses and voltage too....I was almost about to give up on the car!

[@RobertDIY]

Hope it works out for you.

[@handydand]

Excellent video!

[@RobertDIY]

thanks Dan.

[@MrMarkS-lg7yk]

Very/Very interesting video Robert! Thank You! :>)

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@terry4120]

Thank you 😊

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@Twobarpsi]

Good info!

[@RobertDIY]

Glad you think so!

[@delukxy]

I'm wondering if the bar code on the ETM tells you what software version it has?

[@RobertDIY]

No sir.

[@robertallen3631]

I lost access to the laptop with VIDA that I had when my Volvo mechanic passed away. Where is it available?

[@AwakeDude911]

same didnt someone put this VIDA on laptops awhlie back like $400 buck back a few yrs back????

[@jimmiles33]

You can pirate it and buy a phony dice cable.

[@RobertDIY]

You can purchase your own.

[@jimmiles33]

Best to stay pre 99 where it’s safe with the cable throttles.

[@RobertDIY]

I agree 100%

[@Schwedenstahl245]

The next time you're out near Seattle, I'll give you a bucket full of ETMs that I have. I have no way to test them or verify function...but maybe you can get something for them!

[@RobertDIY]

cool

[@pauldaly2384]

Enjoyed the video. I believe there was a recall on the ETMs with a white label on them in the early 2000s. They were replaced with an updated one with a yellow label over here in Europe. Not sure if that happened in the US also.

[@AwakeDude911]

same yellow ones a recall but 20+ yrs of use they are all on their last legs and most people will junk a car need 1K or more in " PARTS" thats how we all get with inflation that $1,000 volvo in 2023

[@RobertDIY]

Same here.

[@jcriseling5781]

Junkyard roulette

[@RobertDIY]

LOL

[@AwakeDude911]

a 22 year old ETM and its a GOOD ONE ?? nooooo they are just waiting for you to go into the Walmart's come out and YUP its dead for NO REASON ...now try that on a 850 or 1998 S or V 70 nope 25 yrs later them throttle bodies are still going strong no wear out just plug and play no crazy software just 4 bolts DONE !

[@RobertDIY]

Yep!

[@kennypool]

Here comes another bit of totally useless information. 😅

[@AwakeDude911]

no not correct...ETMS are just waiting and for no reason to stop working ..no signs just works and out of the clear blue calling a friend or tow truck ..if i were to own 1 id look for a 1998 first but if i were to own a 1999-2001 id keep a spare etm with me in the trunk... i keep 2 in my s60 as the same went from working turned it off went into a store and started it back up into limp mode 20mph tops ride home !!! no signs /no warnings just DOA

[@fredflintstone7715]

✌

[@RobertDIY]

dang.

[@RobertDIY]

Huh?