Volvo PIN Codes - Explained
2026-04-07

VDASH Guide Volvo PIN Codes Explained Every Volvo since 1998 has two basic security levels: CEM and ECM. In newer vehicles, additional units like IEM, VGM, and others are integrated into this security system. Jump to Section Overview What…

How to Obtain the CEM / ECM PIN for Your Volvo
2026-04-02

VDASH Guide How to Obtain the CEM & ECM PIN for Your Volvo To modify the configuration of your vehicle, you will need the CEM (Central Electronic Module) PIN for your Volvo. For example, if you want to add features such as heated seats,…

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…

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…

Volvo P2 Keys and Remotes Explained
2024-03-13

Remote Keys and Ignition Keys in Volvo P2 vehicles Volvo platforms are described here: 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.…

Release notes
2023-10-29

Release notes

Web release notes
2023-10-16

Web release notes

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…

Volvo abbreviations - zkratky
2022-11-17

Volvo abbreviations 2 VALVE 2 valves/cylinder 2VVT Double variable valve timing 2WD Two-wheel drive 4 VALVE 4 valves/cylinder 4C Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept 4CYL 4-cylinder engine 4DRS 4 door car…

VDD CEM Relay Bridge for Volvo P2 MY1998-2004
2021-04-19

VDD Guide VDD CEM Relay Bridge for Volvo P2 MY1998-2004 Required modification for selected Volvo P2 vehicles where the CEM disconnects the OBD socket after the key is removed from the ignition. Why the CEM Relay Bridge Is Needed On some…

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.

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: …

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,…

Official Volvo links
2019-10-08

Here are some useful official Volvo links:   Volvo map updates for SPA/CMA cars: https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/downloads/maps/spa Volvo map updates for P3 - Sensus Connect (with globe key):https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/downloads/maps…

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…

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:/…

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…