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So what is this VIDA, VADIS, DiCE ?

How to buy, install and use VIDA, VADIS, DiCE, VMWare and all the questions and answers that come with these tools.
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So what is this VIDA, VADIS, DiCE ?

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Having just recently picked up a "99 V70 GLT, I believe this stuff is part of the diagnostics for the car. So what is it exactly ?
Does this year no longer use OBD2 ? And if not, what do I need to buy in order to trouble shoot potential problems ?
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Figured it out, sort of. Looks like I should buy a DiCE unit, but should also be wary of cheap knock-off units.
Any recent recommendations ?
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Hi Sveedy, here's a bunch of Vida/Dice explanations: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/?s=dice

Vadis: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/vadis-faq/

Buying Dice: search.php?keywords=dice+&terms=all&aut ... mit=Search

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Thanks Matt !

I see that the latest posting on where to buy a DiCE unit mentions David Leach. Is he a supplier of these units ?
If so, How might I get in touch with him ?
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I can't speak for what he sells at the moment.
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