What cars the VDD supports
2021-06-21
VDD description is here: VDASH VDD Dongle To find out what is supported in your car, enter the VIN and press Enter:
Turbocharger scheme and regulation explained
2024-03-15
How the tubrocharger works, what is WasteGate and why is the bypass or blow-off valve needed? Below this text is basic schematic of turbocharger control. Of course, this may vary for some vehicles, so let's say it's like a 2005 Volvo V70 T5. On…
Volvo DiCE - update
2019-09-30
EN DiCE update VDASH works best with the latest Windows driver and the latest DiCE firmware. Both available for download: https://d5t5.com/sw/SetupDiCE.exe Update the DiCE firmware DiCE with SN 2xx.xxx to version 5.6.2 from: c:\Program Files\DiCE…
CEM PIN - car configuration
2019-09-30
How to Obtain the CEM / ECM PIN for Your Volvo To modify the configuration of your vehicle, you will need the CEM (Central Electronic Module) PIN for your Volvo. For example, if you want to add features such as heated seats, activate navigation,…
Pairing SCU / SCL unit
2023-10-05
Preconditions IMMO code must present - for P3 cars it is automatically decoded when CEM PIN is present or successfully decoded. The SCU / SCL unit must be new virgin (blue box), used SCU / SCL from another car can't be used. Procedure Ignition…
VOLVO platforms
2018-12-30
Volvo Platforms P80 – classic This is for the S70, V70, C70 models. Usually, their year of production ranges from 1997 to 2004. These models are easily identified by the dashboard, which looks like the following photo: P1 – Platform 1 This is…
MVBM-B16527F Volvo mildhybrid battery fixup with VDASH (MVBM-B1652-7F)
2025-02-27
MVBM-B16527F repair If you have any mildhybrid Volvo with 48V battery (model year 2020+) and you crash just a little bit, your engine stop starting. This is caused by security reason and the main relay in the MVBM battery is disconnected. Volvo…
P2 CEM cover leak / P2 protékání vody na CEM
2024-09-12
První ročníky faceliftových P2 (V/XC70, S60, S80, XC90) - t.j. celý ročník MY 2005 a první týdny MY2006 - trpí problémem vnikání vlhkosti resp. vody do centrální jednotky CEM. Jedná se o výrobní vadu, často se projevujcí. A - pokud není preventivně…
VIDA purchase failed: 201 - this car is blocked for software download
2025-05-04
How to Unblock Your Volvo for Future VIDA Software Updates If you’ve changed the configuration of your SPA or CMA Volvo using VDASH and later connected it to the official Volvo VIDA system, VIDA will automatically detect the change. This happens…
Market change USA to EU - P3 2015+
2020-05-20
This is a short video tutorial on how to change market-related settings in your Volvo, how to use IHU Engineering mode and how to activate your GPS. Side note: After your GPS has been activated we recommend turning the car off and locking it…
SPA and CMA mileage manipulation
2025-02-28
Custom mileage manipulation of your Volvo SPA/CMA In new Volvo cars platform SPA and CMA is implemented advanced milage synchronization across entire car (all modules), therefore if someone has and idea to swap instrument cluster (DIM) for another…
WAM camera calibration
2025-08-28
Preconditions Enough of daylight. Unfolded mirrors. All doors and tailgate closed. Trailer must be not connected. Procedure Drive the car at a speed between 4 and 45 km/h, ideally around 15 km/h. Keep the steering wheel in a straight position…
XC90 LED Tail lights upgrade - MY2006+
2020-06-15
This is a quick tutorial on how to upgrade rear/tail lights for Volvo XC90s to LED lights, so you can go from this: to this: You will need: - LED lamps :)- your car must be MY2006 and above- the latest REM software- CEM configuration with VDASH: …
How to appear on the MAP as a D5T5 dealer?
2020-06-22
If you wish to be visible as a dealer on the D5T5 map, all that it requires is you simply going to VDASH and change the settings to dealer. https://d5t5.com/dealers/ The map is updated once every 24 hours.
Configuration changes - P3 cars
2020-07-11
For change configuration in P3 you need to decode CEM PIN via OBD with VDASH - how to do it is described here: https://d5t5.com/article/volvo-cem-pin-code This is applicable only for P3 cars: V40II / V40CC / S60II / S60CC / V60 / V60CC / XC60 /…
VDASH PRICELIST - CENÍK
2020-07-09
Description of Volvo platforms: https://d5t5.com/article/volvo-platforms How to unlock the VEA engine control unit (ECM): https://d5t5.com/wiki/wiki/article-how-unlock-and-tune-vea-with-vdash-ucbp
TFT retrofit
2019-05-23
TFT DIM Retrofit - A platform for series P3 (S/V60, XC60, S80II, XC/V70III) All older platforms - P3 are all equipped with the older version of the instrumental board. (DIM) or These vehicles can be modernized and equipped with much more modern…
VDASH in virtual environment - VM / VMware / VirtualPC
2020-06-23
Running VDASH in a virtual environment is not allowed due to a very unstable between the USB connection and DiCE. We spent a lot of time running VDASH and car programming in a virtual environment and eventually decided to forbid using VDASH in said…
Jazyk
2018-11-25
Custom language for your Volvo is easy and without limitations with us! Unlike official dealers, we are not limited by model years or other aspects but only by the vehicle's hardware capabilities. This allows us to offer Czech language support…
VDD Application
2020-09-04
Vdash Dongle application Application for remote controling Volvo cars. Service monitoring, remote controled additional functions (like starting fuel heater, air condition, ..). Remote assistance in case there's something wrong with the car or…
Big brakes upgrade for S/V60
2021-06-27
Rebuild kit for the front brakes in Volvo S/V60s with the original diameter 300-mm. Parts used from V60 D6 with a diameter 336-mm. Part numbers needed for complete rebuild: 2 pcs belt holder: 8603758 Brake calliper PP: 36000375 Brake calliper LP:…
P2 MY 1998 - 2004 VDD - úprava CEM pro podporu commandu na vozech P2 MY2000 - MY 2003
2021-04-19
VDD bridge CEM relays To be able to turn on the independent heater, lock, unlock etc.... for Volvo P2 MY 1998 - 2004, you need to bridge the relay in the CEM which disconnects the OBD socket when the key is removed from the ignition.
Newsletter-1-April-2021
2021-03-31
D5T5 Newsletter 2021 - 1. April 2021 VDASH Accounts categories – Home/Garage with Sponsored/Small/Pro/Verified subscriptions D5T5 Support via HelpDesk system – https://d5t5.com/helpdesk/ Debit/Credit Card payments rolled out worldwide (a cheaper…
P3 MY2012+ heated steering wheel
2024-12-14
How to retrofit heated steering wheel for all Volvo P3 SENSUS cars: Applicable for S80, V70, XC70, XC60 MY 2012+ and S/V60 MY 2013+ What you need: heated steering wheel HSWM module (heating unit for the steering wheel) - 31343460 SAS ring -…