code reader

dylan5084 · Mar 3rd, 2015, 04:31

I'm looking for a code reader which one is the best/ good value for the xc90?

Tannaton · Mar 3rd, 2015, 09:12

If you have a decent laptop - by far the best option is to get a VIDA/DICE set-up. The interface is about £80 to £100 on ebay and the software is downloaded. It can be tricky to set up but it's the only system that will read all codes from all modules and also contains a lot of diagrams, documentation and troubleshooting processes. You can also adjust various parameters - such as the temperature of the heated seats! It works for all Volvo cars too.

There are a good few threads on setting it up if you search.

If you have an Android tablet you can be up and running with Torque for less than a tenner - but it will only read basic engine codes and some sensor data. Still very useful tho.

A lex · Mar 3rd, 2015, 10:20

VIDA/DiCE.

Worth the extra investment.

dylan5084 · Mar 4th, 2015, 02:42

I have a good laptop but it's not got a disk drive. There's loads of Vida dice stuff on eBay, and I know theres a lot of counterfeit stuff on eBay, can you suggest one that does the job?

dylan5084 · Mar 4th, 2015, 02:49

I've just ordered a CD drive for my laptop, so which Vida dice to buy as there's loads....

A lex · Mar 4th, 2015, 06:21

This is the thread I started.

The advice and recommended seller found within still applies

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=188304

Ducklakeview · Mar 4th, 2015, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by dylan5084

I've just ordered a CD drive for my laptop, so which Vida dice to buy as there's loads....

You could have loaded VIDA/DICE from a USB flash drive easily enough, and a LOT faster than from DVD...

I dis it a few months ago on my Samsung Ultrabook.

Mike

dylan5084 · Mar 4th, 2015, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by A lex

This is the thread I started.

The advice and recommended seller found within still applies

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=188304

Looks like it's a right pain in the arse, I've got an ultrabook on Windows 8 home edition with 4gb ram, I also have my home pc on Windows 7 pro but now way of connecting it to the car. I have a copy of Windows 7 pro which I could install on the laptop when I get my external CD drive theough... I hate Windows 8 it's the worst edition yet, it's my wifes laptop I'd need to talk her round to putting Windows 7 on it.

Will the Vida work on Windows 8 home?

dylan5084 · Mar 4th, 2015, 20:03

Are the autel maxiscan diagnostic tools no good?

diro · Mar 5th, 2015, 10:39

Little pricy but no pain in the brain ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-Vida...item25a1930a7f

Mar 3rd, 2015, 04:31	#1
dylan5084 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 19th, 2015 07:12 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: dunfermline	code reader I'm looking for a code reader which one is the best/ good value for the xc90?

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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	VIDA/DiCE. Worth the extra investment. __________________ 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.

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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	This is the thread I started. The advice and recommended seller found within still applies http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=188304 __________________ 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.

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diro Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2020 19:59 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Norwich	Little pricy but no pain in the brain ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-Vida...item25a1930a7f __________________ S40 T4 1998 XC90 D5 R-Design 2008; 215 bhp; 475Nm - SOLD

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Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 10:44 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	If you have a decent laptop - by far the best option is to get a VIDA/DICE set-up. The interface is about £80 to £100 on ebay and the software is downloaded. It can be tricky to set up but it's the only system that will read all codes from all modules and also contains a lot of diagrams, documentation and troubleshooting processes. You can also adjust various parameters - such as the temperature of the heated seats! It works for all Volvo cars too. There are a good few threads on setting it up if you search. If you have an Android tablet you can be up and running with Torque for less than a tenner - but it will only read basic engine codes and some sensor data. Still very useful tho.

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dylan5084 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 19th, 2015 07:12 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: dunfermline	I have a good laptop but it's not got a disk drive. There's loads of Vida dice stuff on eBay, and I know theres a lot of counterfeit stuff on eBay, can you suggest one that does the job?

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dylan5084 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 19th, 2015 07:12 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: dunfermline	I've just ordered a CD drive for my laptop, so which Vida dice to buy as there's loads....

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