SPA and CMA Mileage Manipulation
2025-02-28

VDASH Guide SPA and CMA Mileage Manipulation Important information about mileage synchronization when replacing the instrument cluster (DIM) in Volvo SPA and CMA vehicles. Mileage synchronization Custom mileage manipulation of your Volvo…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Heated Steering Wheel on a P3 MY2012+
2024-12-14

VDASH Guide Volvo P3 SENSUS Heated Steering Wheel Retrofit How to retrofit a heated steering wheel on compatible Volvo P3 SENSUS cars using VDASH. Heated steering wheel retrofit Applicable vehicles Applicable for: MY 2012+ – S80II, V70III…

VDASH Release Notes
2023-05-16

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2023-10-29

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VDD Dongle Firmware Release Notes
2022-04-25

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XC90 – LED Tail Lights Upgrade – MY2006+
2020-06-15

VDASH Guide Volvo XC90 rear/tail lights LED upgrade Quick tutorial on how to upgrade rear/tail lights for Volvo XC90s to LED lights. LED tail light upgrade This is a quick tutorial on how to upgrade rear/tail lights for Volvo XC90s to LED…

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…

PIN Decoding for ECM and CEM – P3, SPA/CMA and P1 MY2012+
2018-11-10

VDASH Guide PIN Decoding for ECM and CEM ECM PIN – chiptuning PIN decoding for ECM – motor unit – chiptuning EDC16C31 in platform 3 – 5-cyl diesel Euro 4 engines - if you need to decode this unit, use our contact form or contact our PRO…

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…

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…

Bluetooth P2V2 - Installation Guide
2019-10-17

Installation Guide How to install the Bluetooth module BT Volvo P2V2 A step-by-step guide for installing the Bluetooth module instead of the original GSM modem. Jump to Section Overview Equipment Bluetooth Version Dismantling Installation…

Useful Official Volvo Links
2019-10-08

VDASH Guide Useful Official Volvo Links Official Volvo resources for map updates, user manuals, Volvo On Call apps, Volvo ID, and Webasto Telestart pairing. Official Volvo links Map updates Volvo map updates for SPA/CMA cars:https://www…

VDASH PRO Subscription
2020-02-27

VDASH Guide VDASH – PRO Subscription Benefits, price, premium support rules, and when a PRO account makes sense. PRO Subscription Benefits PRO is a one-year subscription with these benefits for you: 25% discount off end-user prices 10%…

VIDA Purchase Failed: 201 - This car is blocked for software download
2025-05-04

VDASH Guide How to Unblock Your Volvo for Future VIDA Software Updates What to do if an SPA or CMA Volvo becomes blocked for official VIDA software updates after configuration changes. VIDA software update block Why the vehicle gets…

Upgrade the 1X / 2X Version VDD with 2G Modem to the 3X Version VDD with 4G/LTE Modem
2024-07-16

VDD Guide Upgrade or Buyback Options for VDD 1X / 2X Devices If 2G network availability in your country has deteriorated and your VDD has frequent communication outages, you may be eligible for an upgrade discount or a buyback option. VDD…

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…

SRS-CFFF Fix
2019-09-30

VDASH Guide How to Fix SRS-CFFF with VDASH Repair a common Volvo P1 SRS fault through OBD without replacing the SRS control unit. Fault Overview What Is the SRS-CFFF Fault? The SRS-CFFF fault is a well-known issue on Volvo P1 platform…

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…

Volvo Keys and VDASH
2026-04-14

VDASH Guide Volvo Keys & Remotes Explained Volvo car keys have gradually evolved from classic physical ignition keys with separate remote controls to modern keyless systems. This guide explains how Volvo keys work, which PIN codes are…

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…

Web Release Notes
2023-10-16

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TFT Retrofit
2019-05-23

VDASH Guide Volvo P3 TFT DIM Retrofit How to retrofit the newer TFT instrument cluster into supported Volvo P3 cars using VDASH. TFT DIM retrofit Overview All older P3 platforms are equipped with the older version of the instrument…

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 …

Optimizing Engine Performance
2019-01-01

VDASH Guide Optimizing Engine Performance Increasing engine performance by modifying the control software of the motor unit or hardware parts of the engine. overview This is an increase in engine performance, which is possible by…