I have decided to get one fro this guy. He pre-tests them and can provide a full plug and go setup if your willing to pay. I am just getting the Dice. Not cheap at 115 pounds but worth it for the guarantee it works.
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?p=2607512#post2607512
I have my Dice connected and up and running.
I went with the same guy from the UK in the end, great to deal with and the system works -https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=253191&page=72.
It isn't a DICE unit but a VCX Nano unit by VXDIAG and works really well. Running VIDA through a Win 7 Pro Virtual Machine on a Win 10 Laptop and works great. Already done loads of stuff and as well as SUM Calibration. Makes me wonder why I didn't do this 2 Volvo's ago.
I ordered a VCX Nano from AliExpress a few weeks ago for about $80. I hope if it ever arrives I am as happy with it.
Ok, same question....but different! All of the Vida Dice that I've found run Software version 2014D, which I believe only works on Volvo's up to 2016. (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2017-Newest-VIDA-DICE-2014D-for-VOLVO-Full-Chip-Scanner-OBD2-Diagnostic-Tool-/232287537942)
Has anyone found a unit that works on current Volvo's??
I've a 2019 XC60 and wish to permanently disable the Stop/start, I've downloaded the VDash from (https://d5t5.com/article/vdash-volvo-diagnostic) and need a Dice that will work with my vehicle.
Now with all that said, am I getting the DICE confused with the VIDA? Is the Vida the software the seller is talking about (2014D)?? Will the DICE unit work with the VDASH software from D5T5?
Cheers and thanks.
Rod
DICE is the hardware - the device that plugs into your car and computer.
VIDA is Volvo's software for diagnostics, parts lists, repair procedures, etc. 2014D is the last version that installs on a computer. Later versions are web based.
VDASH2 is also software from another company that reads fault codes and can do some programming - some free, some things you can pay for.
DICE works with both VIDA and VDASH2.
johnaDICE is the hardware - the device that plugs into your car and computer.
VIDA is Volvo's software for diagnostics, parts lists, repair procedures, etc. 2014D is the last version that installs on a computer. Later versions are web based.
VDASH2 is also software from another company that reads fault codes and can do some programming - some free, some things you can pay for.
DICE works with both VIDA and VDASH2.
Thanks John, that's what I thought. So as the latest VIDA 2015D, is only for cars up to 2017 I'll need a DICE and Vdash to do what I want..
Cheers
VDASH works but has limited utility with SPA vehicles. It wont disable this on 2019 xc60 - only previous gen xc60.
Not sure of the limitations - have look here. Probably "demand" driven.
I've got a 2007 CX70.
I bought my DICE off of ebay as recommended by Phila Bear.
But I couldn't find a Win7 laptop so I went with the USB SSD device that Mathew Leavesly sells.
It plugs into a USB port on my Win10 laptop. When I power it up, I hit F9 and it takes me to an option that forces the computer to run the OS on the USB device.
I works quite well. But I am new to the software and still learning.
I bought this one on ebay recently. Unfortunately it's been quite busy diagnosing faults!
Free to use, at my place, sutherland!
Hi mate
Do you still have this and want to sell it to me? I'm in Mittagong but can make the trip.
Ryan 0478231515
Sorry, still using it. And I live on the Gold Coast now.
