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Hey TEAM VOLVO

i have a 2012 volvo xc60 and have FAULT CODES for all wheel drive service required - volvo have diagosed DEM and haldex pump need replacing and i have read from international volvo forums that companies like Xemodex in US and volvo diagnostics in the UK can rebuild the DEM much cheaper than the new part that are approx $2500 and pump $1100

But my question is does anyone know of anybody in Australia that does this service to the DEM .

THANKS FOR ANY HELP

BRAD

Ask Berry Motor Group as they have people but the pump can be had from FCP EURO, the cover is the brain and they have that too.

Interesting that it would need both the pump and the DEM

Some of the XC60 gen4 DEMs have circuit board issues that can't be repaired. Would help if you knew the fault codes

I don't know of anyone in Australia that repairs them

thanks for reply guys

from what i understand from some research that if pump service hasnt been done the pump can fail causing DEM to blow

when i had the error come up i did change oil and cleaned filter as it had fair bit of glug around it to hope fix issue but it didnt

the fault codes i got are

Volvo Dealer code 9032 , from my scan tool maxi ecu - 188971

thanks brad

If that's the only fault code I would lean towards it just needing a new pump +filter.

You should test the pump

Here's a xemodex flow chart for diagnostics

And haldex repair UK have a good diagnostic page.

https://www.haldexrepairs.co.uk/volvo-ford-and-landrover-haldex-ecu-repairs-and-replacement/

Hey Tim

Thanks for the info mate ,interesting reading ,some of it is above my skill set ! but i do like to learn new skills to fix things

I was thinking of doing a test on the pump when i go to start to pull the parts off as my wifes car will be out of action once i pull the pump and DEM off so i was interested in seeing if someone in Aus repairs them so i have a plan on what to do .

And i dont really trust the volvo dealership with there diagnostics either they charged me $450 to do the ECU SCAN and reckon it took like 3hrs to diagnose and then wouldnt give me any paperwork of fault codes ,

Thanks again Brad

I would ask for your money back.

That is ridiculous.

Report them to the industry ombudsman.

okay guys

i have done some investigating on DEM

Disconnected pump and connected 12 v pump ran maybe seemed bit noisy but maybe normal

checked fuse to DEM -fuse was blown

replaced fuse started car but not driven fuse still intact this is with pump still disconnected , which this may mean the pump blew fuse ,but pump is running on 12 v

removed DEM and looks clean no water ingress and all terminal look clean no sign of anything blown

so do i connect pump with new fuse intact and risk possible damage to DEM and see if fault goes

thanks heaps for any info

Brad

Have you got a multimeter to test the ohms reading at the pump connector? Good pump should be 5-8ohms if it's higher than that then it's likely that it's just a faulty pump causing the fuse to blow

yes i have i check now thanks

okay iam no expert with the multi - it went to 6 but stabilized on 4

I'd say for a motor winding that is close enough

Thanks James

i have ordered a new pump from FCP euro with a few other service items just to be on the safe side as it was as it was alot cheaper than quote i got here . At least that way i can replace the pump to eliminate that part and at 150k km probably doesnt hurt to replace it anyway . I didnt want to risk possibly damaging the DEM if i replaced fuse and the pump had issues , but i suppose we will soon find out

Thanks for help again guys

Brad

    foiler

    Thanks James

    i have ordered a new pump from FCP euro with a few other service items just to be on the safe side as it was as it was alot cheaper than quote i got here . At least that way i can replace the pump to eliminate that part and at 150k km probably doesnt hurt to replace it anyway . I didnt want to risk possibly damaging the DEM if i replaced fuse and the pump had issues , but i suppose we will soon find out

    Thanks for help again guys

    Brad

    Did you send FCP and email asking for Ozvolvo postage discount?

    Hey Snoopy

    I didnt know about it but there was a 20% discount on postage at the time , but i will next time .

    Thanks for the tip on FCP too they have good range of parts and heaps cheaper too.

    Brad

    I wonder if the Polestar DEM is available as I believe it gives a more rwd bias than AWD that is mostly fwd on non P* cars , it may be more than just that though....

    a month later

    hey guys

    just thought give a update - i received items from FCP - Good service and alot cheaper , - haldex service kit -$362 US

    Changed the pump , new oil ,replaced the fuse cleared fault code and everything seems to be fine .

    So much for volvo service saying i needed to replace DEM and pump for total of about $4500 along with the diagnostic charge of $380 ( i said $450 earlier but this was in error) which took 3 hrs

    THANKS for help guys really appreciate it

    Brad

    Another problem with the diff is the input bearing, it's a Ford price cut bearing, the diff is Landrover but they took out the LR bearing to save $1.43 (sic) , it ends up in a howling rage noise......

    Replace it with LR bearing part isn't cheap as a lot is removed.

    Some place in Melbourne machines out the housing for bigger bearing.

    Use genuine Volvo seal kit for it too.

    2 years later

    Hi Foiler I have a similar ECU issue with my 2012 XC60 D5 Polestar can I reach out to you for a discussion?