lost power to cabin and no start. dead. Topic is solved

logans60 · Post by **logans60** » 14 Oct 2018, 19:15

Can the cem just be replaced. Or will it need to be programmed to car? Is VOLVO VIDA DICE OBD2
What you talking about?. I see them for like 80 bucks.
Or is it something a shop has to do. I have no problem buying one if that will help me pin point the problem. Thanks for your reply.

Post by **precopster** » 14 Oct 2018, 19:43

It would be guesswork to blame any one component without a Vida/Dice diagnostic session.

Yes for around $80 but look for good feedback and don't get the "Pro" version as the leads are mini USB to the Dice unit and easily broken.

There is a guy in California who can read/clone a good used CEM or a DIM which are uniquely coded to the car. His call-sign here on MVS is Yagger. He can also work remotely over the internet. All you need is the Dice unit plugged into a laptop and installed with the USB drivers.

Dealer won't do this unless you go with a new one and this means way too much expense plus towing fees.

Best bet is to scan the car then determine what Vida software sees (hopefully car can be read-check voltage at OBDII port first)

logans60 · Post by **logans60** » 14 Oct 2018, 20:29

Ok thanks. Ill look into it and keep tracing connectors down. The old 99 c70 is first volvo I owned. Bought it few months for 900 bucks for winter car here in upstate ny. No beauty queen but I was hooked after driving it. Kid too. I changed timing belt first thing. Hasn't given me too many problems yet.Then kid brought this s60 home and we are working on it together. Thanks again and ill post what I find.

Post by **abscate** » 15 Oct 2018, 05:13

Pm me or post your region in upstate..we’ve got a great local MVS section here in the Capital Region, including a couple of us with VIDA

logans60 · Post by **logans60** » 15 Oct 2018, 05:42

I'm about 8 mi. east of Watkins glen.

Post by **abscate** » 15 Oct 2018, 09:13

Sounds like Hector NY

I head out that way every few weeks for business at Corning and Cornell. Brumsted in Ithaca is the local Volvo Guru but of course its a tow to get it there.

logans60 · Post by **logans60** » 15 Oct 2018, 10:39

Yep. I'm just off rt. 79 between Watkins and Ithaca.
I ordered a a Volvo vida so we will see what that says. Son is is in auto Tec. At boces. And I been working on cars forever but no volvos so this is good learning experience for both of us. We aren't in a big hurry cause he has my C70 to drive.

Post by **abscate** » 15 Oct 2018, 13:23

There is a big Volvo Fan in Enfield on way to Ithaca you must have seen. He has posted here - might be a good person to make friends with!! Almost bought a farm there in 1987 - as opposed to buying the farm..

The hill down 79 is a good test of your valve guides too.

logans60 · Post by **logans60** » 15 Oct 2018, 13:57

Actual I'm on the road right on top of the hill. I don't know of the one in Enfield. Is it on 79

Post by **abscate** » 17 Oct 2018, 05:36

A little bit west of you I think. Once in a while I go to Tburg via 79 and Jacksonville road just for the pretty drive.