Application

What you need to know (please read before ordering)

Important: We strongly recommend that you replace the AOC feed pump, filter, and oil prior to installing the remanufactured DEM. A clogged AOC filter will over-current the pump and that will short internally, and subsequently destroy, your newly refurbished DEM.

Please Note: In 2005 and newer models it is also possible for the Rear Electronic Module (REM) to cut off power supply to the DEM. We recommend that you consult our DEM Diagnostic Flow Charts to correctly diagnose the failure.

This is a Program Transfer Service of your original module to a good unit you’ve supplied. You will need to source out a good used matching unit, then send them both in here for the service. Only the good unit will be shipped back to you. The original module is recycled here at our facility.

The order will be processed during our regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8:30 – 5:00 EST). After processing your order, we will email shipping labels and shipping instructions. If you don’t see shipping labels within 1 hour of submitting your order (during business hours) please first check your junk/spam folders. If you still don’t see the labels, please contact us at 1-888-712-2525

Features:

Plug & Play: The programming from the original unit is moved over to the good used unit one for one, which means the module sent back to you is plug and play. No software reload or calibration is required.

Quick Turnaround: Your module will be tested, transferred to the good unit, tested again, and then the good unit is sent back to you in the same day (unless otherwise noted).

Quality Tested: All our Volvo DEMs undergo rigorous tests on our specialized custom built CAN-bus driven testbed. All functions, DTCs, and software are checked and verified for proper operation.

Heat Shield is available: To prevent the DEM from heat damage from the nearby exhaust pipe, we recommend that you purchase the optional heat shield.

Lifetime Limited Warranty on the Software Transfer: This module comes with our Lifetime Limited Warranty on the Software Transfer. Please see here for more information.

Reference Numbers

30713164 | 30759002 | 30783060 | 30783061 | 30783132 | 30783265 | 30787954 | 36001157
36001158 | 36001159 | 36001160 | 36001749 | 36001750 | 36001751 | 36002520 | 8675233

Common Failure Symptoms

No All Wheel Drive
Complete high speed network failure

How This Service Works

Step 1: Purchase a good used unit with matching part number from a local scrap yard.
Step 2: Purchase our service online or over the phone.
Step 3: After processing your order, we will email you pre-paid shipping labels.
Step 4: Send us your old defective unit by dropping off the package to any UPS location, or call UPS to schedule a pick up.
Step 5: We will extract the software from the old unit, and program the good used unit with the extracted software.
Step 6: We will send you back the good module the same day (unless otherwise stated), and recycle your old defective unit at our facility.
Step 7: You install the unit back into your vehicle.

For more detailed instructions, please see here.

FAQ

Do you know where I can source a matching module?
A good source for used Volvo parts is Erie Vo-vo Inc if you’re on the East coast, and Volvo and Saab Dismantlers if on the West coast.

The scrap yard doesn’t have my module’s part number in stock, but they carry a similar module with a different part number. Can I send you that one?
No. The software in your module is hardware specific. The good used module must have a matching part number, or else we cannot perform this service.

Why don’t you send my original module back to me?
In order to extract the software, we have to do some hardware modifications to your original module. This process is irreversible and damages the module permanently. Your unit will be recycled at our facility.

Why is there no Lifetime Warranty on the hardware for Program Transfers to Customer Supplied units?
We offer a Lifetime Warranty on the Software only. We also test your used module before and after the transfer to make sure it is fully operational. Since it is a used part that you purchased elsewhere and we did not repair or recondition it, we do not extend the warranty to the hardware. Check with your scrap yard for their warranty terms on your module.

How long does it take for you to transfer my module?
We have same day turnaround. This means that this service will be performed and the module shipped back out the same day we receive it.

I have been told by my Repair Shop of the importance of replacing the pump and filter when replacing the DEM
Yes we strongly recommend that the pump and filter are replaced whenever the Differential Electronic Module (DEM is remanufactured or replaced. It is very common for the filter to clog up and overwork the pump. The pump will then short circuit and destroys your newly rebuilt DEM instantly. This is why we are offering these parts in addition to the DEM repair. Please refer to our DEM diagnostic flow chart where you can find detailed information on how to test the AWD pump for proper operation.

What’s the advantage to purchasing the cover kit you carry for the Volvo DEMs?
The DEM is exposed to heat and water due to the location of the unit directly under the car. To avoid having to replace this unit or sending it in for repair, we recommend that you protect this important electrical component with a custom protective shield by IPD.

Technical Resources

DEM Removal Video

Diagnostic Flow Chart 2003 – 2004 S60, XC70, and XC90

Diagnostic Flow Chart 2005 – 2010 S60, XC60, XC70, and XC90

DEM Pump Test Procedure

How we test your DEM