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2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R
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cfoss1000
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Another DICE question

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Hi all. Yes, I have searched but all the info I've found is a couple of years old...

I've installed VIDA as a vmware and it all seems good.

I need some advice on the DICE to buy. I've bought this type of thing off ebay before, and been burned.

Can someone link to a device that they know works?

Thanks,

Chay
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Post by jonesg »

these are 100% tested and guaranteed.
https://diaglaptops.com/wp/dice-units/
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Post by br0dy519 »

There was a bad batch of Dice units around covid manufacturing times. The general sentiment was to purchase a JLR mongoose unit instead and it works just as well so long as you dont plan to do software downloads to the vehicle.
04s60 2.4
04xc70 2.5t
prwood wrote:I wish I had a permanent car repair area that was covered, had a level surface, lighting and fans, a workbench, and tool cabinets. You know,like a garage. Much of my time during the job is spent hauling things up and down the stairs to the basement or in and out of the storage shed, or running back downstairs when I realize I need something else,or taking a break from standing out in the sun,or using flashlights or work lamps when it gets dark.
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Does anyone know where to get a JLR mongoose unit that is cheaper than the one offered at diaglaptops.com?
2002 v70 X/C 288k miles
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Post by vtl »

02V70 wrote: ↑22 Dec 2023, 22:53 Does anyone know where to get a JLR mongoose unit that is cheaper than the one offered at diaglaptops.com?
ebay, chinese site starting with a.
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Would love to know how those cheapos from ali work... Anyone have a report?
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I don't have firsthand experience with them, but from my understanding, some of them work great, some with limited capability, and others not at all. And there is usually no way to know before buying.
2002 v70 X/C 288k miles
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Yeah, it seems like there are a TON of options on ali - was just wondering if anyone knew a specific one that works well...
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Ethan5150 wrote: ↑10 Jan 2024, 20:28 Yeah, it seems like there are a TON of options on ali - was just wondering if anyone knew a specific one that works well...
the smart money looks like mongoose.
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