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I have an upsolute chip and was told by upsolute dealer here in Charlotte, NC that they would rewrite the chip for free if it got wiped by a Volvo repair/upgrade.
I have not had to take them up on it yet. I also have not had the ETM upgrade done (not even sure if if it applies to an R)
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Posted 03 April 2006 - 02:13 AM
i have a 99 s70 n/a ... does the etm upgrade apply to this car as well? if so im going to get it done immediately
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Posted 03 April 2006 - 02:56 AM
Volvos built from the year 1999 and after have an ETM. The update should apply to all you with an ETM (I.E. a car built in 99 or after). Always good to double check with the deal.
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Posted 03 April 2006 - 03:38 AM
QUOTE(Oreo931 @ Apr 2 2006, 10:13 PM) 
i have a 99 s70 n/a ... does the etm upgrade apply to this car as well? if so im going to get it done immediately
you should be covered.
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 12:29 PM
QUOTE(vclvc @ Apr 2 2006, 09:38 PM)
you should be covered.
Got a reply back from UPsolute.....The remap is covered, no charge.
My plan is to have the remap done Wed. night
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 01:34 PM
cool!!
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 02:58 PM
So let me get this straight. So when you go in to get you ETM updated it will wipe out any thing you had on your ECU?
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 03:04 PM
yup, I am gonna swing into the stealership during lunch hour today... maybe they can do it while I get some Qdoba. How long did it take them to do it for you guys?
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 03:47 PM
[calls dealer to check up on this]
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 04:39 PM
QUOTE(BtownVolvo @ Apr 4 2006, 09:47 AM)
[calls dealer to check up on this]
I just called my local Austin, TX dealer. The software is free (first time they've ever told me that about any service. . . she had to double check her forms). I'm set up to do it tomorrow morning, so I'll let you guys know!
I'm running stock so I don't forsee complications, but it will be nice to have a working ETM.
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 04:40 PM
don't think this is the fix for the problem guys. this is just new software...
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 05:46 PM
QUOTE(the underlord @ Apr 4 2006, 12:40 PM)
don't think this is the fix for the problem guys. this is just new software...
it does do a pretty good job of fooling the cem into thinking all is well wityh the TB though... we have had only one car respond very poorly to the upgrade...that was not a good day.
One day it will run... fast.
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 06:28 PM
QUOTE(the underlord @ Apr 4 2006, 12:40 PM)
don't think this is the fix for the problem guys. this is just new software...
that is correct. the ETM's still suck, so keep $1000 in you glove box for that tow truck if youre far from home.
this software just makes it updated
This post has been edited by rodrigo: 14 April 2006 - 12:30 AM
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 07:14 PM
QUOTE(Fastboy512 @ Apr 4 2006, 01:46 PM)
it does do a pretty good job of fooling the cem into thinking all is well wityh the TB though... we have had only one car respond very poorly to the upgrade...that was not a good day.
What kind of car was it? And did it have any mods?
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 07:32 PM
Hi all you Volvo-fans over there.
When tuning my V70 1999 R AWD I choosed the BSR PPC solution, which is a software based "box with a cable" which you plug into the datainterface of your car. Check out http://www.bsrab.se. Look for the PPC pages.
Picture of the PPC unit: http://www.bsrab.se/...y480_503000.jpg
To chip your car takea about 3 minutes. The PPC box stores your original program from car and updates the ECU with the tuning program. My car now runs 300 Bhp. It's like driving a wild bull...
Be aware that the Cruise Control will be a bit rough in the speed range 0-80 Km/h (55 Mp/h).
Everytime Volvo updates software for your car the BSR company sends you an email and tells you that you have to download (from Internet) a new software into the PPC box (which is connected to your computer by USB-cable).
You can drive "unchipped" in wintertime and "chipped" in the summertime.
The price I paid through a local dealer in Norway was approx. 1.200 dollars.
It's easy, and I love it...
I also drive with JR Sportsfilter (http://www.jrfilters...ndex.php?lng=en) and Twin Pipe exhaust from SAM (Sam Steffansson - http://www.samsteffa...e/samindex.html).
The JR Sport Airfilter gives you a more rough sound in front of the car and the SAM Twin Pipe Exhaust gives the car a good and rumbling sound from outside (rear end).
Pictures of car:
1. www.buz.no/per/Volvo_V70_R_AWD_Per_Lund_800px.jpg
2. www.buz.no/per/v70r_1999_sam_dobbel_eksos_650px.jpg
3. www.buz.no/per/v70r_1999_xc_grill_650px.jpg
When tuning my V70 1999 R AWD I choosed the BSR PPC solution, which is a software based "box with a cable" which you plug into the datainterface of your car. Check out http://www.bsrab.se. Look for the PPC pages.
Picture of the PPC unit: http://www.bsrab.se/...y480_503000.jpg
To chip your car takea about 3 minutes. The PPC box stores your original program from car and updates the ECU with the tuning program. My car now runs 300 Bhp. It's like driving a wild bull...
Be aware that the Cruise Control will be a bit rough in the speed range 0-80 Km/h (55 Mp/h).
Everytime Volvo updates software for your car the BSR company sends you an email and tells you that you have to download (from Internet) a new software into the PPC box (which is connected to your computer by USB-cable).
You can drive "unchipped" in wintertime and "chipped" in the summertime.
The price I paid through a local dealer in Norway was approx. 1.200 dollars.
It's easy, and I love it...
I also drive with JR Sportsfilter (http://www.jrfilters...ndex.php?lng=en) and Twin Pipe exhaust from SAM (Sam Steffansson - http://www.samsteffa...e/samindex.html).
The JR Sport Airfilter gives you a more rough sound in front of the car and the SAM Twin Pipe Exhaust gives the car a good and rumbling sound from outside (rear end).
Pictures of car:
1. www.buz.no/per/Volvo_V70_R_AWD_Per_Lund_800px.jpg
2. www.buz.no/per/v70r_1999_sam_dobbel_eksos_650px.jpg
3. www.buz.no/per/v70r_1999_xc_grill_650px.jpg
This post has been edited by SagaPer: 17 April 2006 - 06:14 PM
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 07:39 PM
QUOTE(Tripp Mcnealy @ Apr 4 2006, 03:14 PM)
What kind of car was it? And did it have any mods?
BONE STOCK 01 V70.... it fried the CEM.... but there were other issues surrounding the download that could have been the cause...
One day it will run... fast.
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 09:15 PM
Good solution! 
Because I'm thinking that without what you have (the BSR kit), these guys that are rushing to the dealer with their chipped ECU's to have the new ETM upgrade done and then rushing back to their chip tuning company to have their chip reflashed again are "doing" and then "undoing" everything over and over again... a real waste of time.
What needs to happen here is for UPsolute, IPD or anyother company involved to "incorporate" the new Volvo software into their re-flash.
Because I'm thinking that without what you have (the BSR kit), these guys that are rushing to the dealer with their chipped ECU's to have the new ETM upgrade done and then rushing back to their chip tuning company to have their chip reflashed again are "doing" and then "undoing" everything over and over again... a real waste of time.
What needs to happen here is for UPsolute, IPD or anyother company involved to "incorporate" the new Volvo software into their re-flash.
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 10:01 PM
so is the ETM flash free for all vehicles? I contacted the local dealer and they said that there is a recall on the ECM for a program upgrade and not the ETM. they told me that they can do it (the ETM) but they will charge me for it???
does that make sense?
does that make sense?
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Posted 05 April 2006 - 01:55 AM
Yep....they have to prove to themselves that your ETM is foooobarred before they'll replace it for free.
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