Module Software Upgrades
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RickHaleParker
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No, All software upgrades must be aquired via an authorised Volvo dealer. Even a independent shop with a VIDA subscription has to go through a authorised Volvo dealer.
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1998 C70, B5234T3, 16T, AW50-42, Bosch Motronic 4.4, Special Edition package.
2017 Ford PIU. 3.5l, Twin Turbo, 365 Hp.
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2003 S40, B4204T3, 14T twin scroll AW55-50/51SN, Siemens EMS 2000. ( Killed by a plastic radiator. )
2004 S60R, B8444S TF80 AWD. Yamaha V8 conversion ( I moved, the project did not )
2005 XC90 T6 Executive, B6294T, 4T65 AWD, Bosch Motronic 7.0. ( Transmission dead after sitting for a winter )
1998 C70, B5234T3, 16T, AW50-42, Bosch Motronic 4.4, Special Edition package.
2017 Ford PIU. 3.5l, Twin Turbo, 365 Hp.
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Past
2003 S40, B4204T3, 14T twin scroll AW55-50/51SN, Siemens EMS 2000. ( Killed by a plastic radiator. )
2004 S60R, B8444S TF80 AWD. Yamaha V8 conversion ( I moved, the project did not )
2005 XC90 T6 Executive, B6294T, 4T65 AWD, Bosch Motronic 7.0. ( Transmission dead after sitting for a winter )
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jimmy57
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The independents I have done consulting work for get VIDA and their software from VolvoTechInfo.com
OBD-II law requires any shop that buys the necessary equipment and support system must be able to buy and install emissions related componentry which includes the aoftware when it is needed. Volvo (and all but a few carmakers) go beyond that and allow full vehicle access for diagnostics and replacement of parts.
There is software that indy shops can't get but it is for accessory installation and feature removal.
The issue with the non-genuine or counterfeit comm tools is that they may not have the bootloader software that is needed. Dice has updates on occasion and the ones you have may not have the bootloader needed for the currently sold software. (bootloader may not be 100% correct but it a similar software handling protocol)
OBD-II law requires any shop that buys the necessary equipment and support system must be able to buy and install emissions related componentry which includes the aoftware when it is needed. Volvo (and all but a few carmakers) go beyond that and allow full vehicle access for diagnostics and replacement of parts.
There is software that indy shops can't get but it is for accessory installation and feature removal.
The issue with the non-genuine or counterfeit comm tools is that they may not have the bootloader software that is needed. Dice has updates on occasion and the ones you have may not have the bootloader needed for the currently sold software. (bootloader may not be 100% correct but it a similar software handling protocol)
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