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…

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…

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:  

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…

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…

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 /…

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 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…

Optical loop - MOST testing tool
2022-03-06

Optical loop order number 8688083 usefull for troubleshooting MOST network

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…

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…

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…

VDASH PRO account
2020-02-27

VDASH PRO is one year subscription with these benefits for you: 25% discount off end user prices all latest features what are we developing every day free injector coding, custom service message, custom TFT boot screen for supported cars advertise…

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)!…

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…

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…

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.    

Bluetooth P2V2 for Volvo
2019-10-17

Bluetooth P2V2 module - description / features / supported cars    

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…

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…

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…

Konfigurace
2018-12-30

Configuration - Vehicle Equipment Modification Each Volvo is manufactured according to predefined specifications. Some features can be added or modified at authorized Volvo dealers, such as: parking sensors, cameras, tow bars, cruise control,…

Vdash release notes
2023-05-16

Vdash release notes

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…

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…

P3 MY2012+ heated steering wheel
2024-12-14

How to retrofit heated steering wheel for all Volvo P3 SENSUS cars: Applicable for S80, V70, XC70, XC60 MY 2012+ and S/V60 MY 2013+ What you need: heated steering wheel HSWM module (heating unit for the steering wheel) - 31343460 SAS ring -…

Bluetooth modul BT PHONE P3GSM - Installation guide
2021-09-03

Installation Guide For the Bluetooth module BT PHONE P3GSMand audio extensions   Note: Please read the whole Guide first before you start with the replacement. Caution: The Bluetooth module is an ESD sensitive board. Be careful after…

Bluetooth modul BT PHONE P3GSM - User Guide
2021-09-02

User Guide Bluetooth modul BT PHONE P3GSMa volitelné rozšíření pro poslech hudby  1.        Introduction Because the update is based on the original Phone Module (PHM) all the control of this updated module is the same as the original one. So it’s…