Access to the official Volvo parts and documentation systems

[Yelper85]

Hi all,

Do you know if it's possible to access the system or at least copies of the official pages that the main dealers use for part numbers, diagram explosions and wiring diagrams etc?

I don't mind paying, nor do I mind if it's online only, download or even media based (CD, USB etc).

I also don't mind if it's specific to my model or even VIN number for that matter.

I used to have a copy of a similar program for my VW Golf and it was a godsend, so having one for this car would be fantastic.

[Dannydude]

You will need to Download Volvo's VIDA software 2014D for free. You tube has tutorials on it.

Or contact the Vida/Dice Guru on this forum, cheshired5

[Yelper85]

Originally Posted by Dannydude

You will need to Download Volvo's VIDA software 2014D for free. You tube has tutorials on it.

Or contact the Vida/Dice Guru on this forum, cheshired5

Many thanks for that Dannydude, much appreciated.

I'll contact the guru as suggested

One quick question you may know the answer to, does 2014D cover vehicles from 2014 onwards as well then as mine is a 65 plate, so MY16. Just want to ensure they didn't crack down on it after 2014 . . . ?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Yelper85

Many thanks for that Dannydude, much appreciated.

I'll contact the guru as suggested

One quick question you may know the answer to, does 2014D cover vehicles from 2014 onwards as well then as mine is a 65 plate, so MY16. Just want to ensure they didn't crack down on it after 2014 . . . ?

It covers 2015 model year but not 2016

[Yelper85]

Originally Posted by Clan

It covers 2015 model year but not 2016

Ah man

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by Yelper85

Ah man

I think there's software available for the newer cars. I think its called VDASH, but you'd be best checking with cheshired5.

[Yelper85]

Originally Posted by Kev0607

I think there's software available for the newer cars. I think its called VDASH, but you'd be best checking with cheshired5.

Ok, I'll ask cheshired5 and report back. I've got a conversation going with him already so I might see if he's willing to post in here directly.

Out of interest, have any of you got access to VIDA?

It's a bit of an odd request, but I'm after an image of the exploded diagram of the drivers side sun visor light fitting unit to see how it fits into place. Long story . . .

[Yelper85]

Quote from cheshired5:


VDash does allow code reading even on newer Volvos beyond 2016 but it's not the same as Vida. No parts catalogue, workshop manual, technical data etc.

VDash is more about adding functionality through software or adding accessories with extra paid for services.

Shame

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by Yelper85

Ok, I'll ask cheshired5 and report back. I've got a conversation going with him already so I might see if he's willing to post in here directly.

Out of interest, have any of you got access to VIDA?

It's a bit of an odd request, but I'm after an image of the exploded diagram of the drivers side sun visor light fitting unit to see how it fits into place. Long story . . .

VIDA won't work on MY16.

[Yelper85]

Originally Posted by Kev0607

VIDA won't work on MY16.

Correct, but according to the web the sun visors were the same from 2011-2018 so the diagram for MY15 (early or late) should still apply to my MY16.

Happy to be proven wrong on that if anybody can disprove

If anybody does have access to VIDA and could post an image from a MY15 that would be greatly appreciated . . .