VolvoTech CFE Canbus feature extender review. - Page 6

sdenner · Jan 28th, 2014, 20:10

That's good, thanks. Worth taking out when putting the car in to the dealer for service. Looking forward to getting it.

sdenner · Jan 29th, 2014, 14:19

I've received and programmed the unit. The functionality is great! Did you cut the OBD hatch cover? On mine it strikes the connector so no way it could close without cutting away that section of the hatch cover.

A lex · Jan 29th, 2014, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdenner

I've received and programmed the unit. The functionality is great! Did you cut the OBD hatch cover? On mine it strikes the connector so no way it could close without cutting away that section of the hatch cover.

There are two bolts holding the OBD socket in place - remove those and then the socket itself will push back an inch or so in to the dash......

Then you can close the door

sdenner · Jan 29th, 2014, 20:42

Excellent, sorted thanks. Slackened the two torx screws, but without removing them, just enough to be able to close the hatch.

stephenlumb67 · Feb 9th, 2014, 22:44

Got mine through at the weekend and programmed but only displaying 2 lines of information on the dash in addition to standard volvo info.

Had selected speed in kmh, litres remaining, cabin temp, coolant temp in the software setup but can only set 2 of the above info in the car. Rotating the selector on the left stalk only scrolls through the other standard volvo info.

Is this correct? Can I only select 2 of my choices at any time to be displayed along with standard volvo info?

Thanks
Steve

A lex · Feb 9th, 2014, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephenlumb67

Got mine through at the weekend and programmed but only displaying 2 lines of information on the dash in addition to standard volvo info.

Had selected speed in kmh, litres remaining, cabin temp, coolant temp in the software setup but can only set 2 of the above info in the car. Rotating the selector on the left stalk only scrolls through the other standard volvo info.

Is this correct? Can I only select 2 of my choices at any time to be displayed along with standard volvo info?

Thanks
Steve

Im afraid its a case of read the manual

You can only select two at once, but you can cycle these by quickly tapping the reset button when you are on the CFE info, and then use the mirror control buttons to cycle to the info you want....

Always read the instructions chum!

bandit1200s · Mar 2nd, 2014, 13:18

Great information thank you

Bigun37 · Mar 2nd, 2014, 16:32

This a warning to all members!
I've had lots of problems with my extender.
The first was a week after installing, passenger mirror failed. I had it replaced and put it down to a bad motor!
The second problem happened yesterday and totally ****ed me off!
Tried to get into my car and the mirrors did not open and only the back doors opened.
Opened with the key and started, all okay but the mirrors would not open and the doors would not operate. I removed the two fuses and replaced but still nothing. I then removed the extender and removed the fuses again and replaced. Hey presto, door locks okay again but no mirrors. Reinstalled the extender again and the locks stopped operating. Repeated the above and all good again with the locks but no mirrors. I used my code reader and no mirror signal and mirror signal low stored in TDC.
I am totally ****ed off and very angry because the first occasion obviously was caused by the extender but bob at volvo tech said it wasn't . I've tried emailing him today but I've had no reply as yet. That's £750 worth of mirror motors in three weeks!!!
I am running the latest firmware if anyone is interested

Bigun37 · Mar 3rd, 2014, 19:05

I've spoken to bob at volvo tec today, nice chap. They have agreed to allow me to return the cfe. To be honest after talking to him that my cars software must be well out of date and the cfe is not functioning correctly as a result. Mine was in for a service a couple of weeks ago. I said to bob that the software should have been updated but apparently dealers don't bother because updates fail a lot and it's time consuming to keep attempting reloads. Volvo tech are a great company, just a pity I've had a rather bad experience.

rich1068 · Jul 18th, 2014, 13:36

Going to have to invest in one of these. It adds quite a few of the convenience touches I miss from my F30

Jan 28th, 2014, 20:10	#51
sdenner Junior Member Last Online: May 31st, 2024 11:15 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield	That's good, thanks. Worth taking out when putting the car in to the dealer for service. Looking forward to getting it. __________________ MY19.5 XC60 T5 AWD Inscription, Fusion red with Blond interior, IntelliSafe Pro, Xenium, Winter Pack with HUD

Jan 29th, 2014, 14:19	#52
sdenner Junior Member Last Online: May 31st, 2024 11:15 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield	I've received and programmed the unit. The functionality is great! Did you cut the OBD hatch cover? On mine it strikes the connector so no way it could close without cutting away that section of the hatch cover. __________________ MY19.5 XC60 T5 AWD Inscription, Fusion red with Blond interior, IntelliSafe Pro, Xenium, Winter Pack with HUD

Jan 29th, 2014, 20:42	#54
sdenner Junior Member Last Online: May 31st, 2024 11:15 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield	Excellent, sorted thanks. Slackened the two torx screws, but without removing them, just enough to be able to close the hatch. __________________ MY19.5 XC60 T5 AWD Inscription, Fusion red with Blond interior, IntelliSafe Pro, Xenium, Winter Pack with HUD

Feb 9th, 2014, 22:44	#55
stephenlumb67 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2018 14:22 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kent	Got mine through at the weekend and programmed but only displaying 2 lines of information on the dash in addition to standard volvo info. Had selected speed in kmh, litres remaining, cabin temp, coolant temp in the software setup but can only set 2 of the above info in the car. Rotating the selector on the left stalk only scrolls through the other standard volvo info. Is this correct? Can I only select 2 of my choices at any time to be displayed along with standard volvo info? Thanks Steve

Mar 2nd, 2014, 13:18	#57
bandit1200s Junior Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2014 11:03 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Malton ,York	Great information thank you

Mar 2nd, 2014, 16:32	#58
Bigun37 Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2015 13:41 Join Date: May 2013 Location: St Helen's	This a warning to all members! I've had lots of problems with my extender. The first was a week after installing, passenger mirror failed. I had it replaced and put it down to a bad motor! The second problem happened yesterday and totally **ed me off! Tried to get into my car and the mirrors did not open and only the back doors opened. Opened with the key and started, all okay but the mirrors would not open and the doors would not operate. I removed the two fuses and replaced but still nothing. I then removed the extender and removed the fuses again and replaced. Hey presto, door locks okay again but no mirrors. Reinstalled the extender again and the locks stopped operating. Repeated the above and all good again with the locks but no mirrors. I used my code reader and no mirror signal and mirror signal low stored in TDC. I am totally **ed off and very angry because the first occasion obviously was caused by the extender but bob at volvo tech said it wasn't . I've tried emailing him today but I've had no reply as yet. That's £750 worth of mirror motors in three weeks!!! I am running the latest firmware if anyone is interested

Mar 3rd, 2014, 19:05	#59
Bigun37 Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2015 13:41 Join Date: May 2013 Location: St Helen's	I've spoken to bob at volvo tec today, nice chap. They have agreed to allow me to return the cfe. To be honest after talking to him that my cars software must be well out of date and the cfe is not functioning correctly as a result. Mine was in for a service a couple of weeks ago. I said to bob that the software should have been updated but apparently dealers don't bother because updates fail a lot and it's time consuming to keep attempting reloads. Volvo tech are a great company, just a pity I've had a rather bad experience.

Jul 18th, 2014, 13:36	#60
rich1068 I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 9th, 2016 11:05 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sheffield	Going to have to invest in one of these. It adds quite a few of the convenience touches I miss from my F30

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