Best handheld scanner for Volvo

p.j. · Apr 17th, 2018, 21:08

I am after some recommendations for handheld scan tools.
Looking at the icarsoft specific ones, the Launch crp123. To a max of £150.
Any other worth looking at?

cheshired5 · Apr 17th, 2018, 22:14

It depends on many factors so define your version of best.
What are your minimum requirements?

jgjones095 · Apr 17th, 2018, 22:20

Why not a volvo dice and VIDA?

p.j. · Apr 17th, 2018, 22:38

I like the idea of the dice, but would need to buy a another laptop, as I use apple.
Looking to read accurate fault code mostly engine, ABS also may be helpful.
I have a cheap none volvo reader which cant read the codes for the "engine system service required".
These were read on a £4000 snap on machine, in the local garage, but not keen to shell out that much!

jgjones095 · Apr 17th, 2018, 22:41

I see your located swansea... i work there, near frf swansea, and have a dice if you ever want codes read?

Tony500 · Apr 18th, 2018, 01:45

Foxwell nt630 pro!

I have a Mac scanner and is a decent bit of kit but bought the foxwell and for £120 it’s awesome! Does engine codes abs and airbags 👍

4x4 · Apr 18th, 2018, 07:22

I keep an iCarsoft i906 in the glovebox and it reads most of the ECUs, it's handy for emergencies and portable, I have Vida Dice kept in the garage for the other bits

EuanW · Apr 18th, 2018, 07:26

Apologies for jumping onto this post.

I've got ABS/Anti-skid, Alarm Service, and Brake assist faults popping up. I can fix the alarm one, and already ordered a battery, but is DICE/VIDA the best way to go for diagnosing the other issues?

Many thanks!

4x4 · Apr 18th, 2018, 07:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by EuanW

Apologies for jumping onto this post.

I've got ABS/Anti-skid, Alarm Service, and Brake assist faults popping up. I can fix the alarm one, and already ordered a battery, but is DICE/VIDA the best way to go for diagnosing the other issues?

Many thanks!

Vida Dice is the most comprehensive diagnostics you can buy for the Volvo and with it you'll be able to do much more than with any other method of diagnostics. Your ABS/Anti-skid, Alarm Service, and Brake assist faults are most likely a broken reluctor ring

EuanW · Apr 18th, 2018, 08:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4

Vida Dice is the most comprehensive diagnostics you can buy for the Volvo and with it you'll be able to do much more than with any other method of diagnostics. Your ABS/Anti-skid, Alarm Service, and Brake assist faults are most likely a broken reluctor ring

Thanks for that. The front shocks are being replaced next week. I'll get him to do the reluctor ring at the same time.

Apr 17th, 2018, 21:08	#1
p.j. Junior Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2023 06:40 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Swansea	Best handheld scanner for Volvo I am after some recommendations for handheld scan tools. Looking at the icarsoft specific ones, the Launch crp123. To a max of £150. Any other worth looking at?

Apr 17th, 2018, 22:14	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	It depends on many factors so define your version of best. What are your minimum requirements? __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Apr 17th, 2018, 22:20	#3
jgjones095 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 22:04 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South wales	Why not a volvo dice and VIDA? __________________ Who said Volvos were build to last? 2.4t V70XC Auto 2001 165k D5 185 XC70 M66 2006 202k

Apr 17th, 2018, 22:41	#5
jgjones095 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 22:04 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South wales	I see your located swansea... i work there, near frf swansea, and have a dice if you ever want codes read? __________________ Who said Volvos were build to last? 2.4t V70XC Auto 2001 165k D5 185 XC70 M66 2006 202k

Apr 18th, 2018, 01:45	#6
Tony500 Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 14:02 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Glasgow	Foxwell nt630 pro! I have a Mac scanner and is a decent bit of kit but bought the foxwell and for £120 it’s awesome! Does engine codes abs and airbags 👍 __________________ 2009 V70 R-Design 2.0D SE Sport 2007 XC90 D5 SE Lux 2006 XC90 V8 Executive

Apr 17th, 2018, 22:38	#4
p.j. Junior Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2023 06:40 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Swansea	I like the idea of the dice, but would need to buy a another laptop, as I use apple. Looking to read accurate fault code mostly engine, ABS also may be helpful. I have a cheap none volvo reader which cant read the codes for the "engine system service required". These were read on a £4000 snap on machine, in the local garage, but not keen to shell out that much!

Apr 18th, 2018, 07:22	#7
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:58 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	I keep an iCarsoft i906 in the glovebox and it reads most of the ECUs, it's handy for emergencies and portable, I have Vida Dice kept in the garage for the other bits __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Apr 18th, 2018, 07:26	#8
EuanW New Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2018 15:47 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: St Albans	Apologies for jumping onto this post. I've got ABS/Anti-skid, Alarm Service, and Brake assist faults popping up. I can fix the alarm one, and already ordered a battery, but is DICE/VIDA the best way to go for diagnosing the other issues? Many thanks!

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