VDD Dongle – Versions Explained
2023-06-06
VDD Guide VDD Dongle Hardware Versions The VDD hardware version determines which Volvo platforms are supported and which mobile network technology the dongle can use. Main Differences Between VDD Versions There are two main differences…
Volvo Sensus Connect Navigation Activation with VDASH
2020-01-17
VDASH Guide Volvo Sensus Connect Navigation Activation How to activate built-in navigation in Volvo vehicles with Sensus Connect using VDASH. Navigation activation When navigation can be activated If Sensus Connect is installed in your…
Volvo Diesel Injectors Codes and Engine Variants
2024-03-15
VDASH Guide Injector part numbers Injector coding Injector part numbers according to Volvo platform and engine code Some of these injectors require coding the IMA codes or the injector class. Both can be done with VDASH or VIDA. Part…
IHU Engineering Mode - Change Region Settings P3
2020-01-17
VDASH Guide IHU Enginnering Mode - Change Region Settings on P3 How to change the infotainment system region after changing the vehicle region configuration in VDASH. Sensus Connect region settings Why this setting matters After you have…
VDASH Support for iCUP / Android Volvo Cars - Diagnostics
2026-07-02
VDASH Guide VDASH Support for iCUP / Android Volvo Cars Diagnostic support information for newer Volvo vehicles equipped with the Android-based iCUP system and VGM security gateway. iCUP / Android Volvo Security iCUP / Android Volvo…
Bluetooth modul BT PHONE P3GSM - Installation guide
2021-09-03
Installation Guide For the Bluetooth module BT PHONE P3GSMand audio extensions Note: Please read the whole Guide first before you start with the replacement. Caution: The Bluetooth module is an ESD sensitive board. Be careful after…
VDD Dongle - CEM P2 / P1 PIN Decoding with VDD Dongle - Supported HW Numbers
2022-03-07
VDD Guide VDD CEM PIN Decoding for Volvo P1 and P2 VDD may be able to decode the CEM PIN for selected Volvo P1 and P2 vehicles. Successful decoding is not guaranteed. How CEM PIN Decoding Works Based on our latest knowledge, CEM PIN decoding…
MVBM-B16527F – Battery Fixup with VDASH
2025-02-27
VDASH Guide MVBM-B16527F Repair for Volvo 48V Mild Hybrid Information about MVBM crash-detected faults on Volvo mild-hybrid vehicles with a 48V battery, including VDASH repair options, supported hardware, DTCs, and pricing. Fault Overview …
ECU Repairs
2026-07-09
VDASH Guide Volvo module repairs Overview of typical Volvo control module faults and repair options. Module repairs Typical faults and repair options We repair and replace selected Volvo control modules across different platforms and model…
VDASH in Virtual Environment – VM / VMware / VirtualPC
2020-06-23
VDASH Guide Running VDASH in a Virtual Environment Why VDASH should be installed directly on a native Windows system instead of a virtual machine. Virtual environments are not supported Why VDASH is not allowed in a virtual machine…
SPA / CMA Video in Motion and Pilot Assist
2020-05-21
VDASH Guide SPA / CMA Video in Motion and Pilot Assist How to activate Video in Motion on SPA / CMA models and enable the Pilot Assist function. Function activation What you need To activate this function, you first need to obtain the CEM…
Check the VDD Compatibility of Your Volvo
2021-06-21
Check the VDD compatibilityof your Volvo. To see which functions are supported, enter your VIN in the search bar and press Enter.
Unlock Volvo DENSO VEA ECM with VDASH
2020-07-05
VDASH Guide Unlock Volvo DENSO VEA ECM with VDASH Quick tutorial for unlocking Volvo VEA ECM using VDASH and the UCBP adaptor. VEA ECM unlock How to unlock Volvo VEA ECM with VDASH How to unlock Volvo VEA ECM with VDASH? Follow this…
How to Obtain the CEM / ECM PIN for Your Volvo
2026-04-02
VDASH Guide 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,…
Volvo Tuning Explained
2026-07-08
VDASH Guide Volvo Tuning Explained Engine performance optimization, EGR, DPF and lambda sensor deactivation. Performance optimization Engine performance optimization This is an increase in engine performance, or tuning, which is possible…
VDD CEM Relay Bridge for Volvo P2 MY1998-2004
2021-04-19
VDD Guide VDD CEM Relay Bridge for Volvo P2 MY1998-2004 Required modification for selected Volvo P2 vehicles where the CEM disconnects the OBD socket after the key is removed from the ignition. Why the CEM Relay Bridge Is Needed On some…
Engine Remote Start - ERS
2020-05-05
VDASH Guide Volvo P3 Remote Engine Start How to activate engine remote start for Volvo cars with VDASH. Remote engine start Overview Certain P3 Volvo cars can start the engine from the car key, using either a 5-button or 6-button remote,…
Bluetooth P2V2 - User guide
2019-10-17
User Guide For Bluetooth module BT Volvo P2v2 1. Introduction Because the update is based on the original Phone Module (PHM) all the control of this updated module is same as an original one. So it’s recommended to be familiar with the…
P2 CEM Cover Leak
2026-07-09
VDASH Guide Volvo P2 water leaking into CEM Preventive solution for moisture entering the central CEM module on early facelift Volvo P2 models. Problem description The first years of facelift P2 models (V/XC70, S60, S80, XC90) - i.e. the…
CANALT – VDD Support for SPA / CMA Volvos
2021-11-15
VDD Guide CANALT Wiring for SPA / CMA Volvos Newer Volvo SPA and CMA platforms require access to the low-speed CAN bus for selected VDD functions to work correctly. Why CANALT Wiring Is Needed For VDD to work properly on newer Volvo…
Programming Modules in Volvo - Can I 'Kill It'?
2024-12-19
VDASH Guide Programming modules in Volvo cars – is it possible to "kill" them during software loading? Primary bootloader Programming modules in Volvo cars When powering up any Volvo electronic control module, the primary bootloader starts…
Authorizing a New Computer in VDASH
2019-10-15
VDASH Guide VDASH Computer Authorization How to authorize a new computer when all VDASH hardware slots are already used. Authorize a new computer Why this message appears If you see this notification in VDASH, there has most likely…
Refund/credit policy | Politika refundace peněz / kreditu
2021-06-01
When is it possible to request a refund? All unused credit is possible to be returned within 21 days from purchase. After this period has passed it is not possible to request a refund of purchased credit back to your bank account. All additional…
Generic J2534 Device Support
2020-02-27
VDASH Guide Generic J2534 Device Support Expanded hardware compatibility for VDASH diagnostics and ECU programming. Jump to Section Overview SUPER J2534 Alternative HW Warning Supported HW Firmware Summary J2534 Support Overview VDASH…
Typical Errors After Engine Optimization
2022-06-13
VDASH Guide Typical Errors – DTCs After Engine Optimization Typical diagnostic error messages after performance optimization and what they mean. Engine optimization checksum errors Why these errors appear After performing engine…
Optical Loop - MOST Testing Tool
2022-03-06
VDASH Guide Volvo Optical Loop for MOST Troubleshooting A small but useful diagnostic part for checking the optical MOST network in Volvo vehicles. Optical Loop Optical loop order number 8688083 is useful for troubleshooting the MOST…