S40 Diagnostic Equipment

Dancake · Mar 6th, 2012, 23:21

OK so after having spent the past few days trawling the net in search of some diagnostic software, I have came to the conclusion that I am not getting anywhere. My question is simple. Is it possible to get a USB cable and software that will read and reset codes on a 2003 diesel S40? The last 3 diagnostic readers would not communicate with my ECU. Vag/Vadis and some other chinese made device.

Volvo are looking for £72 for a diagnostic check. I'd rather buy my own so I can take my time to understand and read into faults as well as fix them. I have seen a lot on ebay claiming to work, but there are a lot of contradictory reviews. Anybody got any recommendations?

Cheers

andy_d · Mar 6th, 2012, 23:25

if you were to look on say ebay for a "volvo Dice" unit,, not the fluffy ones you put in the car,, and have a read around the forums for "dice",,

Dancake · Mar 6th, 2012, 23:29

Didn't think they'd be that expensive lol

madmodder · Mar 7th, 2012, 17:45

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Originally Posted by Dancake

Didn't think they'd be that expensive lol

the cost of the genuine device is £1800 and thats just for the cable, the subscription to VIDA comes in at £7000 a year. so the cheaper knock off is a good deal. i have just bought a bluetooth elm device from ebay £12.99 and use torque software on my android phone to read ecu codes and it works a treat. Only thing it wont do SRS and ABS. the torque app is around £2.99. its by no means a pro tools setup, but for the DIY guy its perfect

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Android-To...item19c9ec554f

Haizum74 · Mar 12th, 2012, 19:12

If you are after the clearing of codes and happen to have an android phone, have you tried the paid version of Torque?

Mar 6th, 2012, 23:21	#1
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:56 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	S40 Diagnostic Equipment OK so after having spent the past few days trawling the net in search of some diagnostic software, I have came to the conclusion that I am not getting anywhere. My question is simple. Is it possible to get a USB cable and software that will read and reset codes on a 2003 diesel S40? The last 3 diagnostic readers would not communicate with my ECU. Vag/Vadis and some other chinese made device. Volvo are looking for £72 for a diagnostic check. I'd rather buy my own so I can take my time to understand and read into faults as well as fix them. I have seen a lot on ebay claiming to work, but there are a lot of contradictory reviews. Anybody got any recommendations? Cheers

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andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:17 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	if you were to look on say ebay for a "volvo Dice" unit,, not the fluffy ones you put in the car,, and have a read around the forums for "dice",, __________________ 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. "."

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Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:56 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Didn't think they'd be that expensive lol Last edited by Dancake; Mar 6th, 2012 at 23:32.

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Haizum74 Master Member Last Online: May 31st, 2024 20:27 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: York/Selby	If you are after the clearing of codes and happen to have an android phone, have you tried the paid version of Torque?

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