Is there a cheap volvo fault code reader? - Page 13

Banzai · Sep 12th, 2011, 16:50

Delivery was attempted this morning but I was at work

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Delivery attempted; recipient not home GATWICK - UK 11:34

Very impressive considering I ordered it on Wednesday last week.

glenwyatt · Sep 15th, 2011, 00:37

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Originally Posted by Banzai

Delivery was attempted this morning but I was at work

Very impressive considering I ordered it on Wednesday last week.

So what's the verdict? Have you had a chance to try it out yet?

Banzai · Sep 15th, 2011, 10:11

No not yet, I picked up the system from the courier depot on my way to France (not in my Volvo) and I get home tonight.

I did try to install the software on my laptop but the external USB disk drive couldn't read it.

My colleague tested the disk in his internal drive and he told me it tried to autorun some Volvo software.

Hopefully at the weekend I will get chance to get it installed and have a play.

Rest assured I will report back here when I have more news.

Banzai · Sep 17th, 2011, 14:22

OK, so I finally got it working.

I emailed the seller a couple of times (installation instructions were virtually non-existant) and got an overnight response (from China obv.) overall a genuine and helpful seller which I would recommend if your after one of these.

All I need to do now is work out how to erase the DTCs which mine is showing.......

Also, the software is Windows Explorer based and was designed by a student in a 1 week work placement.

ChrisE · Sep 17th, 2011, 15:42

Were you lucky & didn't get stung for duty & VAT by customs?

Banzai · Sep 17th, 2011, 16:10

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Were you lucky & didn't get stung for duty & VAT by customs?

Yes, it was valued at $25 for customs purposes.

Banzai · Sep 17th, 2011, 16:13

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Originally Posted by Banzai

OK, so I finally got it working.

It turns out that you will have HUGE problems if you try and install the software on a PC with Skype installed.

This wasn't mentioned in any of the online installation guides I downloaded.

bigtree · Sep 17th, 2011, 17:41

Does it work with VIDA software?

Banzai · Sep 17th, 2011, 19:11

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Originally Posted by bigtree

Does it work with VIDA software?

Yes, it is supplied on a disk version 2011A.

At the moment I can't see how to erase codes but it might be because I have installed on a Windows 7 laptop not XP SP3.

bigtree · Sep 17th, 2011, 20:38

Click on help and have a look at page 33 of the manual

Sep 17th, 2011, 14:22	#124
Banzai Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2014 21:10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: West Sussex	OK, so I finally got it working. I emailed the seller a couple of times (installation instructions were virtually non-existant) and got an overnight response (from China obv.) overall a genuine and helpful seller which I would recommend if your after one of these. All I need to do now is work out how to erase the DTCs which mine is showing....... Also, the software is Windows Explorer based and was designed by a student in a 1 week work placement. Last edited by Banzai; Sep 17th, 2011 at 14:27.

Sep 15th, 2011, 10:11	#123
Banzai Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2014 21:10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: West Sussex	No not yet, I picked up the system from the courier depot on my way to France (not in my Volvo) and I get home tonight. I did try to install the software on my laptop but the external USB disk drive couldn't read it. My colleague tested the disk in his internal drive and he told me it tried to autorun some Volvo software. Hopefully at the weekend I will get chance to get it installed and have a play. Rest assured I will report back here when I have more news.

Sep 17th, 2011, 15:42	#125
ChrisE Volvo Owner Since 1990 Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 13:27 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Norwich	Were you lucky & didn't get stung for duty & VAT by customs?

Sep 17th, 2011, 17:41	#128
bigtree Not so Junior Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2015 19:43 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birmingham	Does it work with VIDA software?

Sep 17th, 2011, 20:38	#130
bigtree Not so Junior Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2015 19:43 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birmingham	Click on help and have a look at page 33 of the manual

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