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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?