Release notes
2023-10-29

Release notes

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…

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…

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: …

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…

VDASH - Volvo Diagnostika
2018-11-10

VDASH - Professional Volvo Diagnostics VDASH is a sophisticated software designed for Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 operating systems, requiring an internet connection to function. Its primary purpose is the diagnosis and software update of…

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…

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…

EGR blanking plate - Euro3 D5 - D5244T/D5244T2
2019-11-04

If you load EGR OFF software into Euro3 engine (D5244T (120kW) or D5244T2 (96kW)) with VDASH, you must install EGR blanking plate according the pictures below: You can buy the blanking plate in our e-shop.    

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…

The CANALT wiring for VDD - SPA / CMA vehicle support
2021-11-15

The VDD Dongle CANALT wiring for SPA CMA cars The VDD dongle needs access to low speed CAN bus to enable to see status of locks, doors and windows, as well as to support Parking heater or Remote Engine start commands.  To provide access to low speed…

ECM PIN decoding (applicable only for P3, SPA/CMA and P1 MY2012+)
2018-11-10

PIN decoding for ECM - motor unit - chiptuning EDC16C31 in platform 3 - 5-cyl diesel Euro4 engines - if you need to decode this unit, use our contact form or contact our dealers from VDASH PRO or VDASH PRO VERIFIED.- or send the ECU to us https:/…

Programming modules in Volvo - can I 'kill it'?
2024-12-19

Programming modules in Volvo cars - is it possible to kill it during software loading? When power-up any Volvo electronic control module, the primary bootloader starts (PBL) for 20 ms (0.02 seconds). During this time the control module receive a…

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…

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…

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 P2 keys and remotes explained
2024-03-13

Remote keys and ignition keys in Volvo P2 vehicles Volvo platforms are describedhere: 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. The…

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:  

Bluetooth P2V2 for Volvo
2019-10-17

Bluetooth P2V2 module - description / features / supported cars    

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.

Authorizing a new computer in VDASH
2019-10-15

If you've come across this notification in the VDASH system then most likely there has been a hardware change in your computer, or you have gotten a new computer and all spots for VDASH hardware are full. You can authorize your new computer via…

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…

VEA unlock - tune - DENSO
2020-07-05

How to unlock Volvo VEA ECM with VDASH? Follow this tutorial! If you dont have UCBP and you want to tune your car, you can build your own UCBP - HERE  or just buy ours from our e-shop - HERE       Supported HW numbers: …

Známé chyby po nahrání optimalizace výkonu
2022-06-13

After performing engine optimization, the following errors are 95% likely to occur, which are only visible after loading any diagnostics. These are engine unit software checksum - ECM. The original checksum of the engine unit is stored in the memory…

VDD update from 2G to 4G modem
2024-07-16

- this process is not implemented yet VDD update from 2G to 4G modem, or VDD buyback   In some countries, 2G networks are being phased out. We offer loyal customers the option of exchanging the 2x VDD version with 2G modem for the 3x version   If…

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…

VDD Dongle firmware release notes
2022-04-25

VDD Dongle firmware release notes

Volvo PIN codes explained
2024-03-12

CEM PIN, ECM PIN, IMMO code, and other codes in Volvo cars: why some units can't be easily cloned via OBD and can't be used from another vehicle without modifications. Every Volvo since 1998 has two basic security levels: CEM and ECM. In newer…

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