"Original Technical Publications" review/comments/questions

Post by **jreed** » 18 Nov 2012, 11:59

Note: I originally posted this in the "Volvo Parts Dealers" section of the site about a week and a half ago, and there was no comment... perhaps because that's not a frequently-checked forum. Apologies if you are already aware of the post below:

Just wondering if anybody has purchased the "Original Technical Publications" product from FCP yet, and if so, what do they think about it? It looks like a CD-ROM or DVD containing repair info. Is this different from the information already contained in VADIS?

http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-r ... 0-tp-51956

Description from FCP's site:

"Finally it is time for Volvo Cars to present Original Technical Publications - Volvo Service and workshop literature transferred to DVD. It means that a small disc replaces kilos upon kilos of paper when you need to work with your classic Volvo or order spare parts. The OTP range consists of all available service, workshop and parts literature for all Volvo models between 1927 and 1999 divided on 11 discs. Volvo service and technical information on DVD/CD-Rom for 850 models (1992 to 1997). Have all the information you need with this Volvo repair guide on CD-Rom.

These discs cover every aspect of the vehicle that was available to dealerships including parts catalog, diagrams and repair information.

System Requirements:
PC - Windows 2000 or later
DVD Reader or PDC viewer needed

Mac - OS X 10.4 or above
Mac - OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) Apple’s Rosetta needs to be installed on Intel-based Macs

The technical documents in this software publication are provided in a protected PDC format. Upon registration you will receive the necessary links to the PDC viewer software and this will need to be installed before any documents can be accessed. You are buying a single product license with this purchase and it can only be installed on one computer. There are no returns on this product."

Post by **jersey240** » 24 Nov 2012, 00:52

I've been wondering about this, too, and periodically checking this thread.

The only other useful mention google turned up tonight was also from MVS—
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/volvo- ... #more-3742

Matt, did your copy arrive yet?
Also, does anyone know the username of Dave who submitted the review to MVS?

Not familiar with almost anybody's names, but if we're talking about MadeInJapan [think he's a Dave], I'm getting this.

Thanks for any information!

kiss4afrog · Post by **kiss4afrog** » 30 Nov 2012, 11:59

I'm curious too. I bought one for a Lincoln and it ... well sucked so I'm a little hesitant on this but this one sounds like it is a copy of the factory repair info.

Post by **m491** » 30 Nov 2012, 13:39

I ordered the Volvo Original Technical Publication DVD for the 850 series. The scan copies of the manual would have been better than this format but once you learn to navigate the sections it is not bad. The service manual is OK for those jobs that aren't posted on this site. (IMHO, the MVS tutorials are some much better for shade tree guys like me.) the parts catalog is a nice feature if you can't find an online Volvo tool. It will show every part number in the diagram so you can take the part number and then search online stores for pricing.

The interface that you use is a bit odd. You have to load some sort of software viewer and then you can open content. Nothing is really searchable but the scans are broken down in searchable outlines. So if you try to search for a part number no go, but you can find broad categories to then drill down into.

Post by **matthew1** » 02 Dec 2012, 14:55

Jersey - it arrived. I'll have a full writeup on it (850 model disc) within 48 hours.

Post by **jreed** » 06 Dec 2012, 04:42

Great! Thanks. What are your impressions of its usefulness and quality?

Post by **matthew1** » 06 Dec 2012, 14:38

JReed, here's my Original Technical Publications review. Questions and comments are taken here in this topic.

Elmo Hayride · Post by **Elmo Hayride** » 27 Dec 2012, 19:54

Hi Jersey, I'm not MadeInJapan but another 850 guy with any and all interest in making things easier when working on these things.
Dave

otpubs · Post by **otpubs** » 26 Mar 2013, 08:35

Hi Matt,

Thank you for the review of the Volvo OTP DVDs, we just saw it.

It was very good!

There is another piece that is worth mentioning and that is the FAQs that you can link to upon registration and in two other places on the DVD. The link to that dynamic document is:

http://bit.ly/O1l83r

On another note if a customer is doing a re-install or moving to another computer they can contact [email protected] and we can resend their license.

Kind Regards,

OTP

paulrfink · Post by **paulrfink** » 05 Nov 2015, 18:35

I Bought the Volvo 850 1992 to 1997 OTP Disk and recieved a couple days ago. I then Activated it and waited for the email that I am supposed to recieve with the License file attached and the link where I can download the PDC viewer but I have never gotten anything yet. I have send two emails to [email protected] telling them my problem with not getting the email but still have not gotten any response. Is there a number for them that can be called? I am beginning to believe that I have wasted my money with this.