V50 Electrics : - Vida dice help / optional extras install

Danchiefton · Jan 9th, 2021, 15:16

Hi all,
I've just purchased a v50 d5. And want to install a coupe of options extras which the car doesn't have. Firstly is the autodimming compass rear view mirror. According to the link here it says vida needs to calibrate it... So if I bought an ebay mirror and found a local vida guru to map it, all would work? Sames goes for the trip computer and reversing sensors?
https://accessories.volvocars.com/en...CC-449513/2012

AndrasL · Jan 9th, 2021, 16:49

You can buy Vida Dice hardware from ebay and download the software for free, it will be very useful in the future
However, you can not install new software with it. For that you need to visit Volvo dealer. So after you add the mirror, just visit a dealer.

Danchiefton · Jan 10th, 2021, 16:03

So a local (non volvo) garage with vida /dice wouldn't be able to calibrate the mirror. Or get the stereo to work alongside some volvo park assist sensors & module.

Cant see volvo wanting to calibrate the mirror if bought used and installed by myself

reggit · Jan 10th, 2021, 16:27

Don’t know about the V50, however the V70 has the main security module built into the mirror (Upper Electrical Module or UEM) which can only be swapped with a brand new one from Volvo, I enquired about 6 years ago and a replacement was £400 +software back then.

Like I say, that was on the S60/V70 platform, however you’ve need to carefully check to see if this is the case on the V50.

LizardOfBodom · Jan 11th, 2021, 10:12

Almost anything on our cars that is add-on require visit to dealership, sorry, get used to it :/ Trip computer for sure, it also needs software package so you need to "buy" software from volvo and they need to upload it to your car. Parking sensor may just require adding them by Vida (kinda to "learn" the car that it has it) but also possible it require additional software. Mirror with compass - no clue. Auto dimming is connected to main unit and it "knows" when its dark or not, but not sure if its routed trough software or just simply using the same sensor. Compass? no clue, never seen one. But I wouldnd be surprised if software is required.
So even if you get Vida+Dice yourself, you most likely wont be able to add those things yourself unless you have access/subscription to volvo servers.

Paddy94 · Jan 11th, 2021, 12:57

Auto dimming mirror won't need any VIDA/DICE updates or installs. It's plug and go.

The wiring for the mirror will be taped down to the inside of the headliner, took me a bit to find but it's for sure up there.

Danchiefton · Jan 11th, 2021, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paddy94

Auto dimming mirror won't need any VIDA/DICE updates or installs. It's plug and go.

The wiring for the mirror will be taped down to the inside of the headliner, took me a bit to find but it's for sure up there.

That's Brillaint I will definitely investigate when I have a spare afternoon!

Danchiefton · Jan 11th, 2021, 16:57

I got a couple of quotes from maindealer today.

Autodimming mirror with compass £354. Not too bad I guess

Trip computer £ circa,700!

Polestar for v50 d5 auto £745... Very tempting!

I asked if about vida and as mentioned you have to buy software to download which allows you (local indi) to make these extras work.

It's a clever way to manage their upgrades/options!

westbayaab · Jan 14th, 2021, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danchiefton

I got a couple of quotes from maindealer today.

Autodimming mirror with compass £354. Not too bad I guess

Trip computer £ circa,700!

Polestar for v50 d5 auto £745... Very tempting!

I asked if about vida and as mentioned you have to buy software to download which allows you (local indi) to make these extras work.

It's a clever way to manage their upgrades/options!

Autodimming Mirror does not require software added, look at pages 77-78 in Owners Manual to see how to calibrate Compass ...

andy_d · Jan 14th, 2021, 20:25

park assist front & or rear = software needed.

Jan 9th, 2021, 15:16	#1
Danchiefton Junior Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2023 17:34 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gillingham	Vida dice help / optional extras install Hi all, I've just purchased a v50 d5. And want to install a coupe of options extras which the car doesn't have. Firstly is the autodimming compass rear view mirror. According to the link here it says vida needs to calibrate it... So if I bought an ebay mirror and found a local vida guru to map it, all would work? Sames goes for the trip computer and reversing sensors? https://accessories.volvocars.com/en...CC-449513/2012

Jan 10th, 2021, 16:27	#4
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Don’t know about the V50, however the V70 has the main security module built into the mirror (Upper Electrical Module or UEM) which can only be swapped with a brand new one from Volvo, I enquired about 6 years ago and a replacement was £400 +software back then. Like I say, that was on the S60/V70 platform, however you’ve need to carefully check to see if this is the case on the V50. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Jan 11th, 2021, 10:12	#5
LizardOfBodom WowIcanwriteAnythingHere! Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 16:05 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dublin/Meath	Almost anything on our cars that is add-on require visit to dealership, sorry, get used to it :/ Trip computer for sure, it also needs software package so you need to "buy" software from volvo and they need to upload it to your car. Parking sensor may just require adding them by Vida (kinda to "learn" the car that it has it) but also possible it require additional software. Mirror with compass - no clue. Auto dimming is connected to main unit and it "knows" when its dark or not, but not sure if its routed trough software or just simply using the same sensor. Compass? no clue, never seen one. But I wouldnd be surprised if software is required. So even if you get Vida+Dice yourself, you most likely wont be able to add those things yourself unless you have access/subscription to volvo servers. __________________ 2005 V50 T5AWD M66, Stage1 Hilton tune E-focus torque mount, E46 bi-xenon retrofit v2 , (also available in PDF form), DTSC fully-off mod, Brembo discs+ATE ceramic pads

Jan 14th, 2021, 20:25	#10
andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 21:26 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	park assist front & or rear = software needed. __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

Jan 9th, 2021, 16:49	#2
AndrasL Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 10:19 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Budapest	You can buy Vida Dice hardware from ebay and download the software for free, it will be very useful in the future However, you can not install new software with it. For that you need to visit Volvo dealer. So after you add the mirror, just visit a dealer.

Jan 10th, 2021, 16:03	#3
Danchiefton Junior Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2023 17:34 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gillingham	So a local (non volvo) garage with vida /dice wouldn't be able to calibrate the mirror. Or get the stereo to work alongside some volvo park assist sensors & module. Cant see volvo wanting to calibrate the mirror if bought used and installed by myself

Jan 11th, 2021, 12:57	#6
Paddy94 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 01:21 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Belfast	Auto dimming mirror won't need any VIDA/DICE updates or installs. It's plug and go. The wiring for the mirror will be taped down to the inside of the headliner, took me a bit to find but it's for sure up there.

Jan 11th, 2021, 16:57	#8
Danchiefton Junior Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2023 17:34 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gillingham	I got a couple of quotes from maindealer today. Autodimming mirror with compass £354. Not too bad I guess Trip computer £ circa,700! Polestar for v50 d5 auto £745... Very tempting! I asked if about vida and as mentioned you have to buy software to download which allows you (local indi) to make these extras work. It's a clever way to manage their upgrades/options!

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