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1997 940 - Which device for diagnostics?

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1997 940 - Which device for diagnostics?

Post by Metallo »

Hi,

I ran DICE on my 940 - 1997 and when it finished to read the car profile I got a message that basically says if the car is older than 1999 DICE is unable to read it.
How do the dealers do then? VCT2000 + VIDA 2010A or DICE + VIDA 2010A?
No chance at all to get my DICE to read with my 940?

Thank you!
Alex
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Post by kcodyjr »

96-98 used the old hand-held diagnostic box, not a computer hookup.

Your best bet is a $15 VAG-COM cable off e-bay, and a copy of VOL-FCR.
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Jeez! Where do I keep digging up these ancient unanswered threads?
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Post by Metallo »

Hi,

Yes, it took almost 3 years to get an answer but I got it :)
I am not familiar with both VAG-COM and VOL-FCR, but I understand the first is the cable, the latter the software.

I will look on Amazon/Ebay, anything I should be paying attention to? I mean, any specific version for Volvo cars?

Thank you and... better late than never... LOL

Alex
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XC 70 AWD 2.5 - 2006

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