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by Davidib
30 Apr 2026, 10:04
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Rack and pinion play on the inside
Replies: 7
Views: 6167

Re: Rack and pinion play on the inside

My P2 rack doesn’t have a 17mm, it’s an Allen key like older 850s. Will give this a try this weekend, hopefully it helps the play just a little.
by Davidib
29 Apr 2026, 16:06
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Rack and pinion play on the inside
Replies: 7
Views: 6167

Re: Rack and pinion play on the inside

Any news on this? Has anybody adjusted the P2 preload bolt? Mine looks like your 850, it’s an Allen key but a bit bigger. Sway bar is in the way so I’m going to have to sag the subframe and unbolt the sway bar but I would love more info on this because early P2’s are different than later P2’s that ...
by Davidib
08 Jun 2025, 18:32
Forum: VIDA, VADIS, DiCE
Topic: Move Vida to Chrome to avoid conflicts
Replies: 12
Views: 30267

Re: Move Vida to Chrome to avoid conflicts

IE Tab became a paid subscription ($39 USD per year) which seems like a lot of money for such a simple addon. Will this method be updated in the near future so we don't have to pay for IE Tab?
by Davidib
23 Aug 2023, 16:13
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Adjustment of pre-tensioning piston on a steering rack of a P2 volvo
Replies: 0
Views: 2510

Adjustment of pre-tensioning piston on a steering rack of a P2 volvo

Hey guys, I've been doing some research on the adjustment of the pre-tensioning piston on the steering rack, also called the yoke damper. I have a 2001 S60 T5 with the SMI branded rack. I tried looking through forums and I didn't find much, especially for Pre ZF rack cars. Only thing I found on ...
by Davidib
19 Jun 2022, 09:37
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Bosch Alternator frankestein?
Replies: 1
Views: 435

Bosch Alternator frankestein?

I have the opportunity to buy a 140A Bosch AL0854X for a really good price because of a customer that backed out. Only issue is, it's made for 05+ cars with the ECU controlled voltage regulator... If I remove that ecu controlled voltage regulator and install my original 140A self regulating bosch ...
by Davidib
15 Mar 2022, 22:05
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Volvo VIDA J2534 Cable vs DICE?
Replies: 80
Views: 50815

Re: Volvo VIDA J2534 Cable vs DICE?

Just found this "ford" mongoose clone and I thought it would be the same as the volvo one but after looking at the ford pinout from drewtech's website, it probably wouldn't work. It would've been cool though, almost half the price of the JLR clone.

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by Davidib
12 Mar 2022, 09:23
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Volvo VIDA J2534 Cable vs DICE?
Replies: 80
Views: 50815

Re: Volvo VIDA J2534 Cable vs DICE?



I was on windows 7 pro & vida 2015A when I wasn't able to communicate with the ECM.


Was your W7 in a VM too, also what browser / level? All a bit academic I suppose, but might be useful for future reference.


W7 Pro VM/Vida 2015A tried it with IE and Google chrome. Just follow trixeo's step ...
by Davidib
12 Mar 2022, 09:12
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Volvo VIDA J2534 Cable vs DICE?
Replies: 80
Views: 50815

Re: Volvo VIDA J2534 Cable vs DICE?



From Rick's screenshots it looks like he uses the IETab extension to make it work.

You need IE Tab in Chrome or Microsoft Edge.


Rick I happen to find your isoview solution for higher res screens (https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=83834&start=80) but the isoview link ...
by Davidib
12 Mar 2022, 09:03
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Volvo VIDA J2534 Cable vs DICE?
Replies: 80
Views: 50815

Re: Volvo VIDA J2534 Cable vs DICE?



Update, after making another Virtual machine with windows 10 pro following Trixeo's tutorial on Swedespeed, everything is working. Only thing I'm dealing with right now is the weird aspect ratio :lol: I'll swap it over to Google and see if that solves it.


Great news, glad that you got it ...
by Davidib
11 Mar 2022, 13:33
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Volvo VIDA J2534 Cable vs DICE?
Replies: 80
Views: 50815

Re: Volvo VIDA J2534 Cable vs DICE?

Update, after making another Virtual machine with windows 10 pro following Trixeo's tutorial on Swedespeed, everything is working. Only thing I'm dealing with right now is the weird aspect ratio :lol: I'll swap it over to Google and see if that solves it.