How much is the cost to install software on a new dim?

charlitos1988 · Apr 2nd, 2020, 05:37

Hello, like I wrote before, I have a S60 from 2003 with 123,000 km, my DIM is totally damaged and here in Peru is very difficult to get second hand car parts from outside countries because of law politics.

So sadly I must go the route of buying a new DIM from the dealer and install the software.

here the only dealer in all the country is charging me $1800 the DIM alone, but without the software installation, when I asked (by whatsapp) this information the dealer man said something like "the price would be known when the DIM arrives and the service area put the price".

BUT on the web I read that the process of downloading the software to the new DIM has a code number because is a specific "work", so it should have a price.

any of you know in reality how much this installation cost? and how much hours of labor are needed? (in total how much will it cost)

thinking about selling it:
because here my whole car (with a good DIM) could be sold at about $5000 at most. and without the DIM it goes to $3000 or even less

doing the numbers, if the cost of DIM plus the software is too much I should maybe just sell it like it is right now?

I'm totally

LankyTim · Apr 2nd, 2020, 06:19

The DIM can be repaired, that way it doesn't need to be programmed to the car. There's a guy who repairs them in the UK but I guess you'd have to find a similar service local to you.

charlitos1988 · Apr 2nd, 2020, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by LankyTim

The DIM can be repaired, that way it doesn't need to be programmed to the car. There's a guy who repairs them in the UK but I guess you'd have to find a similar service local to you.

problem is

I tried to repair myself following a YouTube tutorial and it went totally bad.

I sent this to a Volvo truck electronics specialist and he said my DIM is too damaged.

MDS40 · Apr 2nd, 2020, 08:40

Well if you could get a used DIM in Peru i don't think it needs software.
That was the case with my 2006 S40.

The only problem is the mileage will show whichever is the highest from the new dim or your original stored distance in the ecu.

Apr 2nd, 2020, 05:37	#1
charlitos1988 New Member Last Online: Dec 24th, 2020 05:23 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Lima	How much is the cost to install software on a new dim? Hello, like I wrote before, I have a S60 from 2003 with 123,000 km, my DIM is totally damaged and here in Peru is very difficult to get second hand car parts from outside countries because of law politics. So sadly I must go the route of buying a new DIM from the dealer and install the software. here the only dealer in all the country is charging me $1800 the DIM alone, but without the software installation, when I asked (by whatsapp) this information the dealer man said something like "the price would be known when the DIM arrives and the service area put the price". BUT on the web I read that the process of downloading the software to the new DIM has a code number because is a specific "work", so it should have a price. any of you know in reality how much this installation cost? and how much hours of labor are needed? (in total how much will it cost) thinking about selling it: because here my whole car (with a good DIM) could be sold at about $5000 at most. and without the DIM it goes to $3000 or even less doing the numbers, if the cost of DIM plus the software is too much I should maybe just sell it like it is right now? I'm totally

Apr 2nd, 2020, 06:19	#2
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: Feb 5th, 2023 23:12 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	The DIM can be repaired, that way it doesn't need to be programmed to the car. There's a guy who repairs them in the UK but I guess you'd have to find a similar service local to you. __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

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MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	Well if you could get a used DIM in Peru i don't think it needs software. That was the case with my 2006 S40. The only problem is the mileage will show whichever is the highest from the new dim or your original stored distance in the ecu. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new.

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