Hello all,
I recently purchased a 2000 Volvo V70xc, and shortly after purchase it developed severe intermittent starting issues.
After replacing the crankshaft position sensor and testing the camshaft position sensor, water temp sender, crankshaft position sensor, fuel pumps, injectors, and coilpacks with a multitool and finding them all to be in working order, I found myself to be stumped as to what could be causing the issue.
The OBD2 would show nothing (Although the obd port quit working after a while - I'd just get a "Link error - check connection and try again" when that happened.
I got fed up and decided to take it to a local Volvo expert (the link for which can be found HERE). The mechanic there sent an email to me the next day saying "You should probably look for a new car. it looks as if someone has already tried to fix the problem and failed to find it. I haven't started diagnostics yet, but if it's the ECM, the bill for diagnostics and replacement are going to be more than the car is worth."

He starts diagnostics tomorrow.

My question is if it's the ECM, should it really cost more than $1000 to replace, especially since the guys claim to be "Cheaper than going to a dealership" and is there a way for me to do it myself without having to use a Volvo VIDA tool? I'm not against working on cars when I need to.