Is this is for VIDA 2015 ?
So with VIDA ’15 being 100% internet based, does this mean the beginning of the end for Chinese knockoff clones with pirated VIDA-All-In-One software?
Will VIDA 2014D be the last version that can be used without an active subscription to Volvo HQ servers?
Volvo says VIDA ’15 is 100% internet based, which means you will always have the most current information at your fingertips. Changes and corrections can be applied with a much shorter lead time.
“VIDA 2015 is 100% internet based, which means you will always have the most current information at your fingertips.”
Or should that be
“VIDA 2015 is 100% the end of hacks, and might be the end of shadetree Volvo diagnosis, depending on how high we price it.”
VIDA ’15 – beginning of the end?
VIDA and Making Keys
mrbrian200 » No, its not specifically restricted to dealers, but you have to be registered with NASTF (National Automotive Service Task Force). In effect if you’re going to do key programming they want to know who you are to discourage car theft/key programming by common thieves.
I’m not sure what I think of this approach. People determined to steal your car instead of nabbing it when it’s parked and unoccupied are shifting to very dangerous tactics: Interacting with the vehicle owner to get the keys– carjacking/robbery seeking car keys at gunpoint, ‘bump and run’ etc.
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Su … 59013.html
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Th … 11923.html
In the old days before smart keys/transponders became virtually standardized these tactics were nearly unheard of/extremely rare.
Before the main concern revolved around leaving a vehicle parked unattended. Now the danger has heightened to simply being seen driving it around – because they have to target YOU first before they can steal/do anything with the car.
What is VIDA?
VIDA stands for “Vehicle Information and Diagnostics for Aftersales”. A VIDA subscription could include service and parts information along with wiring schematics, and the ability to download software to a vehicle. Product subscriptions are ranged to be appropriate for a full-service shop through to a stand-alone parts counter.
The wiring schematics for MY’s 1994-2016 * are available as separate online PDF type subscription products.
*Wiring schematics for MY 2016 and newer (XC90, S90,V90 and similar platform vehicles) are only viewable within a VIDA subscription that includes Diagnostics or Diagnostics and Software Download.
