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Yeah, some monster power cars out there. I'm happy with my low-11s (maybe high-10s) car just now, 'cept I don't really like standing 1/4s as it put so much strain on the transmission. That, and I got...

I'll be able to tell you next week. Heading for the ferry this afternoon - doing track days at Nurburgring on Monday, Spa on Wednesday and Zandvoort on Friday :) Should be fun! :D

Quick update:

Decided that my S60R is too fragile to try to get much more out of it, so I'm leaving it as it is and will use it mostly for commuting.

For fun and reliability, I've gone back to...

OK, I've had my S60R for four and a half years now, done nearly 60k miles in it (just about 80k in total), replaced nearly every mechanical and electrical part possible due to the general fragility...

Well, the car is back on the road, and running error-free! :D Great credit to the Master Tech at Murray Volvo in Edinburgh for his tenacity and dedication to finding a resolution to the problem that...

Mate has just spoken to the Volvo tech. They're still trying to find the problem and reckon it may be an incompatibility between the latest software on the new DEM and the other software that the car...

Oh dear, it's pretty disheartening when the supposed experts don't have a clue :(

You sound like a man in the know ... ;)

They're taking their sweet time getting round to it then ... ;) but, if a new CEM fixes the problem, it would have to be done. I'll keep you posted.

1. Yes, I read about the CEM issues with the 2005> cars. Mine is a 2003 though.

2. Battery is fine, no issues with that.

3. Will pass on that info, thanks.

4. Thanks, but I don't think the...

Had the new DEM supplied by Murray Volvo in Edinburgh. Fitted by my mate who has been looking after my cars for years. AWD worked immediately with no errors (see 15th March post above) but, 1 day...

Yep. Beginning to forget what the car looks like ;) Seriously thinking about just getting it back from the dealer and breaking it - got some very good points :) including a brand new (!) DEM, angle...

I've had the exhaust below the DEM wrapped with heat-shield insulation. Bit of a moot point at present though as the car has been with the Volvo dealer for the best part of 5 weeks whilst they try to...

Well, after scouring the planet looking for a second-hand unit, then discovering in conversation with a Swedish parts broker that the units are coded to the model AND year of the car, and that...

I don't understand your use of the word "reliable" ;)

I do have another engine, albeit with a split liner, but nothing another £4k couldn't fix ... :(

Hah! Mine has only done 72k miles, but is on its 3rd(!) engine. Mind, this one's not going to break - i've had it built by a racecar engine builder who has guaranteed it :D to 500bhp (nowhere near...

I can live without a speedo ;) ... unless a DIM failure also sends a spike up through the driver's seat which, to be honest, might be a welcome release! ;)

I've sent him a PM. Thanks for the info :)

It's just another thing on the long list of things that have failed on this car :( I think the only major component/s I've not replaced yet is the suspension, and the gearbox. Gotta just be a matter...

Handily exposed to all the road muck, slush, snow, exhaust heat ... I'm amazed it's lasted this long!

No, Martin, it's the Differential Electronic Module, the Haldex unit on the rear axle.

I've tried the usual routes - BBA-Reman, who tried to repair it but couldn't, and don't have any others;...

Looking for a DEM for my 2004 S60R - part number is 5WP22201.

Would prefer not to pay what Volvo want for a new one! ;)

Thanks in advance,
Brian

www.howmanyleft.com

Down to 310 registered in 2011 from a high of 350 in 2006.

Yeah, they're quite addictive. I've had mine for 4 years and it has been the most fragile car I've ever owned, but I've stuck with it, no rational reason why!

Pretty much everything that could...

OK, thanks guys. I'll stick with the S60R for the time being. It's cost me enough money, I might as well get some use out of it. Appreciate the guidance though :)