VDASH Guide

Change the Language of Your Volvo with VDASH

Language change

Language Change Made Simple

Changing the language in a Volvo vehicle is often assumed to be a complex process requiring security credentials or deep system access. However, with VDASH, this is not the case.

VDASH can change the language of any Volvo model or generation. Whether it is an older platform such as the S80 from 1999 or a newer model such as the S60II, the process remains straightforward.

Universal Volvo Support

Works across Volvo models and generations, from older platforms to newer software-heavy vehicles.

No PIN Required

Language changes do not require CEM or ECM PIN access, making the process much simpler.

20+ Languages

Choose from a wide range of supported languages.

No PIN codes required

No protected module PIN access is required

One of the key advantages of using VDASH for language changes is that no protected module PIN access is required:

  • No CEM PIN is required
  • No ECM PIN is required

Since language settings are classified as non-critical configuration data, they can be safely adjusted without accessing protected control modules.

Quick guide

How to Change the Language in VDASH

  1. Register an account
  2. Download and install VDASH
  3. Connect your car to VDASH using a DiCE or J2534 interface
  4. Click Languages
  5. Select your preferred language options
  6. Click Add, then click ✓

Watch the YouTube Guide

Prefer a visual walkthrough? Follow the step-by-step video guide below.

Price list

Language Experimental Price € Price $ Price CZK
Čeština   29 € $ 39 799 CZK
Hovorová čeština   29 € $ 39 799 CZK
Slovenčina   65 € $ 49 1699 CZK
English   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Nederlands   62 € $ 79 1600 CZK
Українська (MY02+) X 39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Polski   19 € $ 25 499 CZK
Magyar   80 € $ 99 2000 CZK
Svenska   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Suomi   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Lietuvos   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Latvijas   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Eesti   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Slovenščina   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Hrvatski   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Srpski – Latinica   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Српски - ћирилица   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Română   80 € $ 99 2000 CZK
Български (MY02+)   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Italiano X 39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Português X 39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Español X 39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Français X 39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Deutsch X 39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Shqiptar   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Русский (MY02+)   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Russki (transliteration for model years up to MY01)   39 € $ 45 999 CZK
Service message   39 € $ 45 999 CZK

All prices are shown excluding VAT.

Module support

The following tables show language support details for DIM, ICM, and PHM modules.

DIM Experimental Diacritics Upper Case Cyrillic Note
Čeština   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Hovorová čeština   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Slovenčina   ✘ ✓ ✘  
English   ✘ ✓ ✘  
Nederlands   ✘ ✓ ✘  
Українська ✓ ✘ ✓ ✓  
Polski   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Magyar   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Svenska   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Suomi   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Lietuvos   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Latvijas   ✘ ✓ ✘  
Eesti   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Slovenščina   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Hrvatski   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Srpski   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Српски   ✓ ✓ ✓  
Română   ✘ ✓ ✘  
Türkçe   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Български   ✘ ✓ ✓ MY02+
Italiano ✓ ✘ ✓ ✘  
Português ✓ ✘ ✓ ✘  
Español ✓ ✘ ✓ ✘  
Français ✓ ✓ ✓ ✘  
Deutsch ✓ ✘ ✓ ✘  
Shqiptar   ✘ ✓ ✘  
Русский   ✘ ✓ ✓ MY02+
Russki   ✘ ✓ ✘ Transliteration for model years up to MY01
Service message   ✓ ✓ ✘  

ICM Experimental Diacritics Upper Case Cyrillic Note
Čeština   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Slovenčina   ✘ ✓ ✘  
English   ✘ ✓ ✘  
Nederlands   ✘ ✓ ✘  
Italiano   ✘ ✓ ✘  
Polski   ✓ ✘ ✘  
Français   ✓ ✓ ✘ Excluding XC90
Deutsch   ✘ ✓ ✘ P3 only
Magyar   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Svensk   ✓ ✓ ✘ P3 + P1 up to MY06
Suomi   ✓ ✓ ✘ Excluding P2
Lietuvos   ✓ ✓ ✘ P3 only
Русский ✓ ✘ ✓ ✓ XC90 MY03-MY06 and P3, P1 and XC90 MY07+
Hrvatski   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Srpski   ✓ ✓ ✘  
Română   ✘ ✓ ✘  

PHM Experimental Diacritics Upper Case Cyrillic Note
Čeština   ✓ ✓ ✘ P2 only
Polski   ✓ ✓ ✘ P2 only
Magyar   ✓ ✓ ✘ P2 only
Русский   ✘ ✓ ✓ Only S60I, S80I, V70II, XC70II

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