The dealer checked the codes. Two techs concur a BCM failure. In fact one tech lent me the e5 socket to pull it to send it for repair. The parts desk looked up the VIN and says I need the 8671457 ($1,200). They both agreed the engine message was triggered by the BCM. The AC issue is probably the sensor. It didn't trigger a code.

Here's the dilemma. Where do I send it for repair? Xemodex charges $400 plus I pay shipping both ways to Canada. BBA Reman wants $200 and they pay shipping both ways to Massachusetts. This version BCM cannot exchange. Both need to repair mine and return it to me.

There are other remanufacturers for ABS units. Midwest is nearby but can't work on this unit. It appears the earlier years were easier to work on.

I've checked reviews on BBA Reman and they're spotty. Even our site. Everyone likes Xemodex and Midwest suggested I send it there because he can't work on it.

So why am I asking? This car has almost 200,000 miles and I'm trying to keep the cost down. And because $500 is a lot when someone else does it $200.

I'm leaning to Xemodex and biting the bullet on the cost. But I wish I knew if I could get done for less.
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I'm stuck on Volvo and Volvo's stuck on me....when it comes to FWD I always listen to the "Oracle of Minnesota'