2005 XC70 help please - Page 2

XC70Bob · Nov 17th, 2017, 19:24

There are 2 replaceable ABS rings one on each front drive shaft at the hub end. The ones on the rear are inside the hub bearing assembly so really go wrong as they don't rust.

The Landshark · Nov 17th, 2017, 22:11

I have a 06 XC70 and there are 4 reluctor rings, one on the end of each driveshaft.
However there are other reasons specific to the XC's awd system that can throw up the same fault messages, Dem failure, hydraulic pump failure, pressure sensor failure, clogged hydraulic oil filter, faulty valve in the haldex, dem supply fuse blown in the rem to name but a few.
I would invest in a Dice and download a copy of vida, there's a copy of vida 2010 on a vwware image file on the net somewhere, i installed it on my windows 10 machine and it runs fine.
My own was showing the same message when i bought it, turned out i had a failed hydraulic pump in the haldex and a failed pressure sensor, replaced them both and problem solved.
I would read the faults from the car (or get them read) and go from there,
throwing money at parts in the hope that you replace the right one is lunacy.
Think of vida and a dice unit like a spanner, if you haven't got the right one for the job you won't be doing it.
My setup has paid for itself many, many times over.

sye73 · Nov 19th, 2017, 19:23

Thanks all for your help and advice.
I found a used VIDA/DICE set-up for sale on Gumtree and decided to take a punt on the basis that it should pay for itself in the not too distant future (if it works!)
Now I just need a cheap laptap. Apparently it needs the following:
- Windows 7 professional operating system 32 64 bit, win8 all ok
- Internet Explorer 9 or newer
- Computer memory needs over 3G RAM
- C:// must have 30GB space
- NTFS format

Going from people that have successfully downloaded VIDA onto a laptop, does that sound accurate?

Thanks again

Simon Jones · Nov 19th, 2017, 22:17

You can also run it on XP Pro with 2Gb which is what I have on a Samsung Netbook.

sye73 · Nov 20th, 2017, 19:39

Thanks Simon

sye73 · Dec 3rd, 2017, 19:36

I have bought a used laptop and VIDA disc to help properly diagnose a couple of issue with the car. The software seemed to load OK but I'm getting a http://localhost/vida and 'localhost' message on the internet explorer page. I just cannot get beyond this and VIDA wont open

Does anyone have any ideas please?

Nov 19th, 2017, 22:17	#14
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	You can also run it on XP Pro with 2Gb which is what I have on a Samsung Netbook. __________________ 2008 XC70 3.2 SE Lux with LPG conversion - current 2005 XC70 D5 SE Lux - sold 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux - written off by another XC70 2001 V70 D5 - sold 2000 V70 Classic 2.4 - sold

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Nov 17th, 2017, 19:24	#11
XC70Bob XC70 SE lux D5 Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 14:34 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mansfield, notts	There are 2 replaceable ABS rings one on each front drive shaft at the hub end. The ones on the rear are inside the hub bearing assembly so really go wrong as they don't rust.

Nov 17th, 2017, 22:11	#12
The Landshark Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2021 08:11 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mallow	I have a 06 XC70 and there are 4 reluctor rings, one on the end of each driveshaft. However there are other reasons specific to the XC's awd system that can throw up the same fault messages, Dem failure, hydraulic pump failure, pressure sensor failure, clogged hydraulic oil filter, faulty valve in the haldex, dem supply fuse blown in the rem to name but a few. I would invest in a Dice and download a copy of vida, there's a copy of vida 2010 on a vwware image file on the net somewhere, i installed it on my windows 10 machine and it runs fine. My own was showing the same message when i bought it, turned out i had a failed hydraulic pump in the haldex and a failed pressure sensor, replaced them both and problem solved. I would read the faults from the car (or get them read) and go from there, throwing money at parts in the hope that you replace the right one is lunacy. Think of vida and a dice unit like a spanner, if you haven't got the right one for the job you won't be doing it. My setup has paid for itself many, many times over.

Nov 19th, 2017, 19:23	#13
sye73 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2023 21:27 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London View Photos By: sye73	Thanks all for your help and advice. I found a used VIDA/DICE set-up for sale on Gumtree and decided to take a punt on the basis that it should pay for itself in the not too distant future (if it works!) Now I just need a cheap laptap. Apparently it needs the following: - Windows 7 professional operating system 32 64 bit, win8 all ok - Internet Explorer 9 or newer - Computer memory needs over 3G RAM - C:// must have 30GB space - NTFS format Going from people that have successfully downloaded VIDA onto a laptop, does that sound accurate? Thanks again

Nov 20th, 2017, 19:39	#15
sye73 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2023 21:27 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London View Photos By: sye73	Thanks Simon

Dec 3rd, 2017, 19:36	#16
sye73 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2023 21:27 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London View Photos By: sye73	I have bought a used laptop and VIDA disc to help properly diagnose a couple of issue with the car. The software seemed to load OK but I'm getting a http://localhost/vida and 'localhost' message on the internet explorer page. I just cannot get beyond this and VIDA wont open Does anyone have any ideas please?

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