I finally got in touch with the Volvo dealer today... he said they had good news and bad news...
Basically, he said that they tried the software download that was supposed to disable the DRLs on my '04. This didn't work (not surprised). So, they tried to find out why. Well VIDA told them that the CEM was throwing a code, so they called Volvo tech line, went through some stuff over the phone, and Volvo told them the CEM was bad, and they should replace it. This was last week some time I guess (service manager hasn't called me in 3 weeks, I had no idea this was going on).
So, they replaced the CEM, downloaded the software, and DRL bulb failure message still came up. So, at this point they follow the wiring, and notice an irregularity, that my DRLs have been removed and replaced with different light
He asked me if I was aware that this had happened. I told him I was unaware of any wire splicing or soldering, and that any modifications were done at the Volvo dealer. (I was told that swapping to Euro lights was a plug/play change, was that bad info?)
At any rate, he was now trying to dump the now $1200 job of pulling the CEM on me, but saying I might have some recourse and only have to pay 1/3-1/2 of that with some advocate program Volvo has.
I said that I never authorized any work on the CEM, and that I wouldn't be paying for any of it.
I also informed him that the reason the CEM was throwing a headlight code is because the headlights are pointing straight down (because they require a SUM calibration which they won't do because I have springs on the car).
I saw the same CEM error in Germany, when my dealer was doing the diagnostic on the 4C, but he said I needed to fix the 4C, do a SUM, and then the headlights would be fine and no CEM code...
I said I wasn't surprised that the DRL software didn't work, only two people with '04s have ever successfully disabled their DRLs to my knowledge, and JRL had to get a custom patch written (this is what I figured wrxownr manged to get and what he was downloading).
Anyways, he is stuck because he is scared that if he charges the CEM work to Volvo, and if they ever find out that he could have claimed the alleged modification to the wiring harness was the cause of the CEM failure avoiding the warranty claim he will be in trouble (I tried to explain Magnusson-Moss to him, but he said it was his call I would spend more in court trying to fight it). He is also stuck, because he can't really charge it to me, since he NEVER got my authorization to do the work, or even notified me he was pulling my bumper etc. If he had bothered to call, I would have told him NOT to do that, I know exactly why the CEM code is there...
He then tried to explain that his tech didn't want to mention the SUM/4C/spring issues to the techline when trying to diagnose the CEM issue, since they were trying to do this under warranty... basically saying they were trying to help me, and that is why I should pay the $1200...
I ended up just telling him to put the car back together, ignore and CEM codes or DRL messages... I just want my car back.. I'll even pay for the $60 DRL software that didn't work.
Oh, he also said that he couldn't remove the rear spacers because those rims didn't have enough brake caliper clearance...
I didn't even bother pointing out the fronts are just fine without a spacer... (OZ ultraleggeras have LOTS of clearance without spacers btw). I told him not to worry about that either, I would just like my car back...
I bet the next thing he is going to try and stick me for the bill for the loaner for the last 4 weeks...
So, anyone here think that I should be liable for unneccessary work done on my car without my knowledge or consent?
John, Eric, Sean I'm especially interested in your thoughts...
Basically, he said that they tried the software download that was supposed to disable the DRLs on my '04. This didn't work (not surprised). So, they tried to find out why. Well VIDA told them that the CEM was throwing a code, so they called Volvo tech line, went through some stuff over the phone, and Volvo told them the CEM was bad, and they should replace it. This was last week some time I guess (service manager hasn't called me in 3 weeks, I had no idea this was going on).
So, they replaced the CEM, downloaded the software, and DRL bulb failure message still came up. So, at this point they follow the wiring, and notice an irregularity, that my DRLs have been removed and replaced with different light
He asked me if I was aware that this had happened. I told him I was unaware of any wire splicing or soldering, and that any modifications were done at the Volvo dealer. (I was told that swapping to Euro lights was a plug/play change, was that bad info?)
At any rate, he was now trying to dump the now $1200 job of pulling the CEM on me, but saying I might have some recourse and only have to pay 1/3-1/2 of that with some advocate program Volvo has.
I said that I never authorized any work on the CEM, and that I wouldn't be paying for any of it.
I also informed him that the reason the CEM was throwing a headlight code is because the headlights are pointing straight down (because they require a SUM calibration which they won't do because I have springs on the car).
I said I wasn't surprised that the DRL software didn't work, only two people with '04s have ever successfully disabled their DRLs to my knowledge, and JRL had to get a custom patch written (this is what I figured wrxownr manged to get and what he was downloading).
Anyways, he is stuck because he is scared that if he charges the CEM work to Volvo, and if they ever find out that he could have claimed the alleged modification to the wiring harness was the cause of the CEM failure avoiding the warranty claim he will be in trouble (I tried to explain Magnusson-Moss to him, but he said it was his call I would spend more in court trying to fight it). He is also stuck, because he can't really charge it to me, since he NEVER got my authorization to do the work, or even notified me he was pulling my bumper etc. If he had bothered to call, I would have told him NOT to do that, I know exactly why the CEM code is there...
He then tried to explain that his tech didn't want to mention the SUM/4C/spring issues to the techline when trying to diagnose the CEM issue, since they were trying to do this under warranty... basically saying they were trying to help me, and that is why I should pay the $1200...
I ended up just telling him to put the car back together, ignore and CEM codes or DRL messages... I just want my car back.. I'll even pay for the $60 DRL software that didn't work.
Oh, he also said that he couldn't remove the rear spacers because those rims didn't have enough brake caliper clearance...
I bet the next thing he is going to try and stick me for the bill for the loaner for the last 4 weeks...
So, anyone here think that I should be liable for unneccessary work done on my car without my knowledge or consent?
John, Eric, Sean I'm especially interested in your thoughts...