johna

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.

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.

      pauljloz

      VDASH works but has limited utility with SPA vehicles. It wont disable this on 2019 xc60 - only previous gen xc60.

      Paul, so all Volvo SPA vehicles are more or less locked by Volvo and can't be changed by the owners?

      Rod

        https://d5t5.com/article/volvo-change-configuration

        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.

        4 months later
        https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/274202265502

        I bought this one on ebay recently. Unfortunately it's been quite busy diagnosing faults!

        Free to use, at my place, sutherland!

          3 years later

          martinn

          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.

            2 months later
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