Volvo Denso Gen 2 ECU Tuning - XC40 D3 150 HP
Denso VEA Gen 2 ECUs used in newer Volvo models remained inaccessible to conventional programming methods for a long time due to factory protections against reading and modifying ECU software.
We can now perform software modifications on ECUs from this family, including the Denso ECM-EAA found in Volvo vehicles manufactured from approximately 2018 onwards.
One of our first projects involving this ECU generation was a 2021 Volvo XC40 2.0 D3 Euro 6d. Engines meeting this emissions standard are equipped with an AdBlue system, which adds to running costs. They also feature the Start/Stop system, which many drivers find frustrating.
- Factory specifications: 150 HP / 320 Nm
- Dyno results before tuning: 144 HP / 315 Nm
- Stage 1 tuning results: 171 HP / 382 Nm
The Stage 1 ECU remap delivered an increase of 27 HP and 67 Nm compared to the original dyno measurements.
Volvo XC40 D3 150 HP – Stage 1 ECU tuning dyno results: 171 HP and 382 Nm.
Denso VEA Gen 2 ECUs can be found in various Volvo models, including:
Volvo S60, S80, S90, V40, V60, V70, V90, XC40, XC60, XC70 and XC90.
These ECUs are used across a range of diesel, petrol and hybrid powertrains:
2.0 D2, 2.0 D3, 2.0 D4, 2.0 D5, 2.0 T2, 1.5 T3, 2.0 T3, 2.0 T4, 2.0 T5, 2.0 T6, 2.0 T8, 2.0 B3, 2.0 B4, 2.0 B5 and 2.0 B6.
Supported Denso ECU types include:
ECM-DAA, ECM-DAB, ECM-DBA, ECM-EAA, ECM-EBA, ECM-GAA and ECM-HAA.
To book an appointment or enquire about ECU tuning for your Volvo, please contact us.
Denso ECM-EAA Gen 2 engine control unit – 2021 Volvo XC40 D3.