I hope you check the plug at the ETM first! a loose plug will give you the same problems you are experiencing. Using a probe, you could lightly bend the female side of the plug to make the connection marginally tighter.

I sent Xemodex a question about the software numbers. Here is the complete reply:

Hello Klaus,



Indeed based on his VIN there could be two versions of software loaded to his ETM.

I assume the dealer did the ETM sweep test in order to determine a faulty throttle all the customer needs to do is ask for a print out. The S/W Number is located on the upper right corner of the printout. Since he paid for diagnosis this information should be provided to him. That's how he can get around the problem.

Other option is for him to sent us his unit for us to extract the software, all the work is done in the same day.



Hope this helps,



Ps. Keep up the good work! I find you extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to the cause.

Also, don't know if you know we have new DIM exchange program. Customer can order a preloaded DIM with S/W and mileage, true plug and play.





Take care!



Christopher Golinski

Technical Support

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That's a new one for me, I was also under the impression that all you needed was the VIN. The yellow stickered box has been pretty reliable, but some have had problems with the plug getting loose.

As to getting the software numbers from the dealer, well ..... probably like finding teeth on a chicken.

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