is it possible to buy an ETM from a junk yard ($200) and install it in my car with any software or dealer involvement?

 

You would not be able to without dealer involvement or some company involved. I presume you are talking about the electric etm from 99-01. Each one was programmed specifically for that car they were in using the VIN and whatever software. If not the electric etm( the 98 model), then yes, would be easy.

 

I've read about XeMODex. Has anyone used them? It's $500 +\- for them to fix or spend an extra 300-400 for the dealer to fix. Just don't want to go with XeMODex and find out I still have to go to dealer and spend additional cash.

 

XeMODex knows how to program them. Check out their website or contact them for the details.

 

if you have DiCE I can transfer SW from old ETM to the new one. Of course if an old one still breathe a bit

 

you will do it or teach us how to?

 

I will give you small program for sharing DiCE via internet.
The rest will do via my own custom software on my side.

 

I am getting more and more curious why you are asking these questions. I have a very good idea of what it is but still( since you bring up Xemodex).

I will also add I am asking this because the way you asked your first question is throwing me for a loop.

 

I thought "If I buy a part from a junk yard, can I use it on my vehicle without dealer involvement (software)" was pretty straight forward. The reason I asked is because I've read in a couple places that if its the same vehilce it could possibly work. And I asked about XeMODeX, to get some feedback on other user experince. Don't want to have my sons car sitting while I sent someone his part and $500 and have issues getting it back or working properly.

 

From experience, xemodex is good. Got my mothers etm sent over and rebuilt fully and haven't had a problem. It is literally plug and play. Took less then a week if I remember correctly.

I asked that question because no software will fix the etm and it also sounds like you found some bad information which was confusing me. I have been helping people (I think) with etm issues for a little bit now and recently someone introduced me to another option on fixing those pesky etm. Take a look;

ETM Repair Kit

I don't know if you did your full research, but the reason the etm fails is essentially due to (short version) a moving part that gets worn over time. It gets rubbed every time the throttle moves and just wears out.

 

doublebugger I don't fully get it. I don't even know what DiCE is. Can you elaborate a little?
Thanks

 

DiCE is volvo diagnostics equipment.
https://www.volvotechinfo.com/index....o.specialtools