Configuration
2018-12-30
VDASH Guide Configuration – Vehicle Equipment Modification Overview of Volvo configuration changes available through VDASH across SPA / CMA, P3, P2, and P1 platforms. Vehicle equipment modification Configuration – Vehicle Equipment…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pairing SCU / SCL Unit
2023-10-05
VDASH Guide SCU / SCL Pairing in VDASH Preconditions and step-by-step instructions for pairing a new SCU / SCL unit using VDASH. Preconditions Before Starting SCU / SCL Pairing Before pairing the SCU / SCL unit in VDASH, make sure the…
How to Appear on the Map as a D5T5 Dealer?
2020-06-22
VDASH Guide How to become visible as a dealer on the D5T5 map Dealer visibility Enable dealer mode in VDASH If you wish to be visible as a dealer on the D5T5 map, all that is required is to go to VDASH and change the settings to dealer. …
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…
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%…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
Big Brakes Upgrade for S/V60
2021-06-27
VDASH Guide Volvo S/V60 front brake upgrade Rebuild kit for upgrading original 300 mm front brakes to 336 mm front brakes using parts from the Volvo V60 D6. Brake upgrade From 300 mm to 336 mm front brakes This rebuild kit is intended for…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
VCM Battery Reset
2026-08-10
VDASH Guide VCM Battery Reset How to reset the Volvo VCM backup battery in VDASH. VCM battery reset Overview The VCM, or Vehicle Connectivity Module, is responsible for several important connectivity and telematics functions in Volvo…
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…
VDD - Independent Heater Command Doesn't Work
2026-04-22
VDD Guide Additional Fuel Operated Heater (FOH) Does Not Start when command called in VDD Mobile App Troubleshooting and VDASH configuration guidance when the Fuel Operated Heater does not react after selecting Turn Additional Heater On in the…
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…
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…
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…