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…
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…
VDD Dongle
2018-11-26
VDD - VDASH DONGLE – remote diagnostics, function extender, etc... UPDATE: VDD officialy available NOW in our e-shop! VDD - Volvo function extender To find out what is supported in your car, enter the VIN and press Enter: VDASH Dongle (VDD) is…
Bluetooth P2V2 - Installation guide
2019-10-17
How to install the Bluetooth module BT Volvo P2V2 Note: Before you begin, make sure you have read the manual beforehand. Warning: The Bluetooth module is a plate highly sensitive to electromagnetic fields. Therefore you must be careful…
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.
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…
Volvo tuning explained
2024-03-13
Optimalizace výkonu motoru, odstavení EGR, DPF a lambda sondy Jedná se o zvýšení výkonu motoru, neboli tuning, který je možný úpravou ovládacího softwaru motorové jednotky, případně úpravou některých hardwarových částí motoru. Dodavatelem softwaru…
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
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: …
Volvo P2 Keys and Remotes Explained
2024-03-13
Remote Keys and Ignition Keys in Volvo P2 vehicles Volvo platforms are described here: VOLVO platforms The ignition key and the remote control in Volvo P2 platform vehicles are separate, and essentially, they do not relate to each other at all.…
IHU Engineering Mode - change region settings P3
2020-01-17
After you have changed the region settings in car configuration (for example the USA market to EU), you also need to change the region settings in the entertainment system. If you do not do this the entire infotainment system will be extremely slow…
Boost pressure sensor clogged - diesel VEA and latest D5 5-cyl.
2020-01-17
If you have diesel car with 5-cylinder engine from 2012 or newer, or you have 4-cylinder VEA engine, then you need to clean the boost pressure sensor every 30-80.000-km. Otherwise your engine power will rapidly decrease and you can expect the engine…
ECU repairs
2018-11-10
Repair of units DIM - combi instrument - instrument panel The dashboard of the Volvo MY 1999-2007 type S60, V70II, XC70II, S80, XC90 has the following problems: Fast running clock Failing gauge needles Extinguishing…
Volvo Keys and VDASH
2026-04-14
Volvo Keys and VDASH Volvo car keys have gradually evolved with a focus on safety, comfort, and typical Scandinavian design. Older models used a classic system – a physical key with a blade inserted into the ignition, which also included a remote…
Sensus connect - Navigation activation with VDASH
2020-01-17
If there's Sensus connect installed in your vehicle and you are able to see this message once having pushed the NAV button or it simply appears in VDASH, it means that your vehicle has a navigation map for certain regions or countries in places…
Optical loop - MOST testing tool
2022-03-06
Optical loop order number 8688083 usefull for troubleshooting MOST network
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…
Engine Remote Start - ERS
2020-05-05
Certain P3 Volvo cars are able to start engine from car key (both 5-button and 6-button) after change of the cars configuration. List of supported cars and tutorial how to start the engine is described below. Cars: - the car must have an automatic…
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…
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…
VDASH and Language Change in Your Volvo
2026-04-17
VDASH and Language Change in Volvo Cars Modern Volvo vehicles are known for their advanced software-driven architecture, which allows many features to be configured digitally rather than mechanically. One of the most practical examples of this is…
Activate fuel heater for P2
2020-03-02
How to activate the fuel heater using VDASH? You can do this using two different ways: A/ With the timer and additional heater - this option will display the timer in the menu, and the heater will begin to operate automatically once the outside…
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…
VDASH FLAT Tariffs
2023-10-09
Unlimited VDASH FLAT Config and VDASH FLAT Ultimate Plans In VDASH, two new tariff categories are now available for specific VIN (one vehicle), differing in the scope of services/software included in the tariff price. The FLAT tariff is generally…
Newsletter october 2023
2023-10-09
News from D5T5.com 10/2023 In brief: Chiptuning and ECU copying for VEA P3 2014-2018 Volvo models via OBD only New pricing for VDASH FLAT (one price for unlimited configuration changes and tuning) CEM PIN decoding for SPA/CMA cars to modify…
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 /…
VDD Dongle - CEM P2/P1 PIN decoding by VDD dongle - supported HW numbers
2022-03-07
VDD CEM Pin Decoding for Volvo P1 and P2 Vehicles VDD is capable of decoding the CEM PIN for some P1 or P2 vehicles; however, we cannot guarantee success. Based on our latest knowledge, it seems that the success of CEM PIN decoding depends on the…