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…

Optical loop - MOST testing tool
2022-03-06

Optical loop order number 8688083 usefull for troubleshooting MOST network

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…

Sensus - Navigation conversion US>EU MY2012-2014 (old sensus without globe key)
2020-06-23

If you want to convert your first generation Volvo Sensus (MY2012-2014 - without the globe key) navigation from USA market to Europe, then you need to load special conversion software via USB.Unfortunatelly, this service is not possible for now via…

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…

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…

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…

Bluetooth P2V2 for Volvo
2019-10-17

Bluetooth P2V2 module - description / features / supported cars    

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…

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…

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…

Volvo DiCE - update
2019-09-30

EN DiCE update VDASH works best with the latest Windows driver and the latest DiCE firmware. Both available for download: https://d5t5.com/sw/SetupDiCE.exe  Update the DiCE firmware DiCE with SN 2xx.xxx to version 5.6.2 from: c:\Program Files\DiCE…

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…

VDD Dongle - Fuel Heater doesn’t start when command “Heater Start” sent
2021-02-03

VDD Dongle - additional heater will not turn on after “Turn additional heater on” has been clicked on in the D5T5 VDD mobile app      - Check all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) related to additional heater on the Service page in the VDD…

ECM-U210100 - usual DTC for P2
2025-10-08

ECM-U210100 Control Module Configuration Incompatible. General Failure Information. No sub type information. This troublecode is usually related to P2 diesel platform, when you change car configuration for Fuel heater - With Timer only…

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…

Volvo diesel injectors codes and engine variants
2024-03-15

Injector part numbers according the Volvo platform and engine code Volvo platforms recognition is here: VOLVO platforms Some of those injectors requires coding the IMA codes or the injector class. Both can be done with VDASH or VIDA. P3 only …

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…

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: …

Web release notes
2023-10-16

Web release notes

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

V90CC MY2019 Video in motion and PilotAssist
2020-05-21

How to activate video in motion in all SPA/CMA models and retrieve the Pilot Assisst (Autopilot) function:  In order for you to get this function you need to obtain the CEM PIN code, which is done by using our VDASH PRO Verified dealer (red flag)!…

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…

VDD Dongle firmware release notes
2022-04-25

VDD Dongle firmware release notes

MVBM-B16527F Volvo mildhybrid battery fixup with VDASH (MVBM-B1652-7F)
2025-02-27

MVBM-B16527F repair If you have any mildhybrid Volvo with 48V battery (model year 2020+) and you crash just a little bit, your engine stop starting. This is caused by security reason and the main relay in the MVBM battery is disconnected. Volvo…

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…

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…

SRS-CFFF / CFFF Fix
2019-09-30

SRS-CFFF Very common fault for Volvo P1 cars (C30 / S40II / V50 / C70). Official way how to fix this eeror is replace the SRS unit by Volvo dealer for approx 800,- Eur. VDASH can fix this error via OBD without any harm of airbag system (all will…

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…

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…