VolvoTech CFE Canbus feature extender review. - Page 11

A lex · Feb 21st, 2015, 11:19

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Originally Posted by Tannaton

I doubt they would do this as its a legal requirement the DRLs are extinguished when dipped headlights are on. This is because DRLs have to be bright enough to be clearly seen on a sunny day, they are likely to dazzle other drivers at night. Some new cars do leave the DRLs on when the dipped headlights are operating but this is at a much reduced brightness (ie equivalent to a side light).

DRLs are allowed in combi if they are dimmed like you mention.

TBH im not sure Volvotech would be bothered too much about construction and use regs. - its all 'use at your own risk' stuff anyway.

BigAl5 · May 6th, 2015, 16:31

Hi Alex, great review and updated information as always.

I'm going to order one myself but was wondering if the supplied software will run happily on windows 8? And is any other software required other than what's on the supplied CD rom?

Alan

A lex · May 6th, 2015, 16:32

It runs fine on win8 and 8.1 .

You can download the software and updated firmwares direct from the Volvotech website.

Its still probably the best money ive spent on the car.

C320 · May 7th, 2015, 16:49

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Originally Posted by BigAl5

Hi Alex, great review and updated information as always.

I'm going to order one myself but was wondering if the supplied software will run happily on windows 8? And is any other software required other than what's on the supplied CD rom?

Alan

BigAl - if you're going to order a CFE and can wait a little while why not join the Group Buy we have: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=221293

If we get 15 units of particular kit from Volvotech (e.g. CFE and reverse camera or music interface etc we can get a 5% discount and free shipping to three locations in the UK.

Think we're on 11 / possibly 12 units at the moment

Roam · Jun 2nd, 2015, 19:21

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Originally Posted by A lex

For some models, yes.

Not the XC90 though.

I've got an XC90, and combined foglights / high beam works fine on it. However, my car is older than yours.

Roam...

A lex · Jun 4th, 2015, 20:12

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Originally Posted by Roam

I've got an XC90, and combined foglights / high beam works fine on it. However, my car is older than yours.

Roam...

Pre-facelift?

Roam · Jun 7th, 2015, 18:26

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Originally Posted by A lex

Pre-facelift?

Yes. MY2004.

Chesh740R · Aug 29th, 2015, 15:31

Hi Just recieved my CFE.

Ran through all the settings with it connected to laptop, updated the latest firmware etc.

The CFE is remembering all the settings because if i shut laptop program down and replug the CFE in and read it, all my settings are stored.

Now when i connect the CFE to the car (2004 S80) i am using an AEM lead, i do not get any blinking light on the CFE and the car does not respond at all to the module being plugged in.

Does the CFE have a blinking light on it?? the instructions make mention of one but i cant see anything.

I have tried holding the reset button on the indicator stalk to either select between switched off, summer or winter modes but the DIM remains blank etc.

I suspect the CFE isn't talking to the CANBUS of the car at all.

I have emailed Volvo Tech for assistance but with it being the weekend i doubt i'll get a reply till Monday or Tuesday.

Just wondering if anyone else has had this issue??

Just to note, i have another CFE which i ordered for a friends car, i have programmed that and tried it on my car and it still does nothing.

C320 · Aug 30th, 2015, 18:13

I don't have my unit yet so can't comment.

Have you tried plugging it straight into the OBD port to check that way too?

A lex · Aug 30th, 2015, 19:23

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Originally Posted by Chesh740R

Hi Just recieved my CFE.

Ran through all the settings with it connected to laptop, updated the latest firmware etc.

The CFE is remembering all the settings because if i shut laptop program down and replug the CFE in and read it, all my settings are stored.

Now when i connect the CFE to the car (2004 S80) i am using an AEM lead, i do not get any blinking light on the CFE and the car does not respond at all to the module being plugged in.

Does the CFE have a blinking light on it?? the instructions make mention of one but i cant see anything.

I have tried holding the reset button on the indicator stalk to either select between switched off, summer or winter modes but the DIM remains blank etc.

I suspect the CFE isn't talking to the CANBUS of the car at all.

I have emailed Volvo Tech for assistance but with it being the weekend i doubt i'll get a reply till Monday or Tuesday.

Just wondering if anyone else has had this issue??

Just to note, i have another CFE which i ordered for a friends car, i have programmed that and tried it on my car and it still does nothing.

Id say it was more likely a problem with the AEM cable, or the AEM setup on your car than the unit itself....

Is there any practical way for you to hook it up via OBD just to check if the unit is OK?

May 6th, 2015, 16:31	#102
BigAl5 XC90 Fanatic Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 18:24 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: United Kingdom	Hi Alex, great review and updated information as always. I'm going to order one myself but was wondering if the supplied software will run happily on windows 8? And is any other software required other than what's on the supplied CD rom? Alan __________________ Cream Leather & Piano Black Interior Trim, Custom Built Active Bi-Xenon's with Halo Angel Eye DRL’s (and indicators), Custom Steering Wheel, LEGEND media system, Front & Rear Parking Cameras, RSE, Centre Console Fridge, Volvotech, and lots more!

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A lex Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 08:16 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maastricht View Photos By: A lex	It runs fine on win8 and 8.1 . You can download the software and updated firmwares direct from the Volvotech website. Its still probably the best money ive spent on the car. __________________ 2007 V70 P3 2.0 Ex: 01 V70 T5, 04 S60 D5, 05 V70 D5, 09 XC90 D5 Other cars: MINI Clubman Cooper S, GMC Yukon XL Denali 6.2L, Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Supercharged 735bhp.

Aug 30th, 2015, 18:13	#109
C320 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:27 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Bucks / West London	I don't have my unit yet so can't comment. Have you tried plugging it straight into the OBD port to check that way too? __________________ 2018 XC90 T5 Inscription Pro Pine Grey, now Polestar optimised 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo S

Aug 29th, 2015, 15:31	#108
Chesh740R Turbobricker Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 18:09 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wellingborough	Hi Just recieved my CFE. Ran through all the settings with it connected to laptop, updated the latest firmware etc. The CFE is remembering all the settings because if i shut laptop program down and replug the CFE in and read it, all my settings are stored. Now when i connect the CFE to the car (2004 S80) i am using an AEM lead, i do not get any blinking light on the CFE and the car does not respond at all to the module being plugged in. Does the CFE have a blinking light on it?? the instructions make mention of one but i cant see anything. I have tried holding the reset button on the indicator stalk to either select between switched off, summer or winter modes but the DIM remains blank etc. I suspect the CFE isn't talking to the CANBUS of the car at all. I have emailed Volvo Tech for assistance but with it being the weekend i doubt i'll get a reply till Monday or Tuesday. Just wondering if anyone else has had this issue?? Just to note, i have another CFE which i ordered for a friends car, i have programmed that and tried it on my car and it still does nothing.

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