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Mar 12th, 2013, 18:26 | #1 |
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Working VIDA/DICE kits?
Hi Guys,
I've searched the forum for the last half hour but not found a good answer. I want to buy something to read codes, I have VIDA 2012D (Jan 2013) installed on my laptop but I'd like to be able to plug the car in. Do these Chinese DICE copies for VIDA actually work? Example: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-Vida...-/270588926909 Anyone bought anything *recently* that works? Cheers!!
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Mar 12th, 2013, 18:37 | #2 |
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They are fine although running a newer version of VIDA on the PC than the version supplied with the unit otherwise you might have to upgrade the firware on the DiCE to get it to work with the software - Mike
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Is it literally a case of plug it in, start the software, connect to the car and VIDA shows everything?
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Mar 12th, 2013, 18:44 | #4 |
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You can do pretty much anything a main dealer can do with the exception of updating software to the car as this requires a subscription to access the servers at Volvo, you can certainly get at ABS, Engine, autobox, climate control, SRS and quite a few other bits, it also lets you view data on the fly graphed on the screen when driving or with the engine running - Mike
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Mar 12th, 2013, 18:50 | #5 |
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Awesome.
I'm a bit weary of the cheap versions off ebay, do you own a DICE kit yourself?
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Mar 12th, 2013, 19:13 | #6 |
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I use one owned by Thanatos when I need to as he is local, we both spend time working on each others cars when needed - Mike
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The only issues are the slightly fussy computer requirements. |
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Mar 14th, 2013, 03:59 | #8 |
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Hi guys,
Is there someone who used both? an original DiCE and the chineese version? that can tell us the real difference? I understood this scanner is really usefull for a volvo car. Is it? for example i use a s60 2.5t fwd 2009, so why do i need a Vida 2013 version? Thanks, MM |
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The newer software contains updated part numbers, drawings and illustrations, updated recall information, updated tech bulletins, revised and updated procedures where applicable and then there is the stuff you don't see the updated connection information and protocols along with updated firmware for the DICE unit too.
As there is so many helpful people on here who are willing to help each other out then you can get hold of updated software pretty easy. So I would raise the question - WHY WOULDN'T YOU UPDATE?? |
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