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Funky Diver · May 7th, 2013, 23:23

£3.80 ain't gonna kill the bank balance...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-XC60...item3381f1bf43

Shadeyman · May 8th, 2013, 06:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funky Diver

£3.80 ain't gonna kill the bank balance...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-XC60...item3381f1bf43

So I don't need the DICE interface for testing stuff?

outnumbered · May 8th, 2013, 07:08

the item for £3.80 is the software only you need the hard ware interface to read and stuff .

mike

Funky Diver · May 8th, 2013, 07:44

VIDA gives you a LOT of information about your car.

- Parts catalogue, specific to your VIN.
- Service schedule and how tos.
- how to guides on pretty much everything
- testing procedures for individual components

DICE is the gubbins that you hook up to the computer and car to read and change settings in the various electronic modules.

outnumbered · May 8th, 2013, 09:43

I give up really is that what Dice does

Shadeyman · May 8th, 2013, 10:05

So,

VIDA = software that can give me a parts list and procedures for testing parts by entering my cars vin number.

DICE = interface between my laptop and my car.

I can use VIDA by inputting my cars vin, this will give me "a parts list and procedures for testing parts" but if I want to run diagnostics or change settings I need DICE to? So without DICE I'm only able to use about 50% of what VIDA can actually do, but I can use it?

VIDA I can download for free, in fact I already have the 2012D version but didn't think it was of much use without DICE.

Shadeyman · May 8th, 2013, 10:16

Well knock me down with a feather, I'm in ...

TruckbusUK · May 8th, 2013, 11:40

TBH, wouldnt publish my VIN on an open forum .... maybe its just me ...

Shadeyman · May 8th, 2013, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by TruckbusUK

TBH, wouldnt publish my VIN on an open forum .... maybe its just me ...

Not sure what anyone could actually do with my VIN number but I've edited the pic just in case.

Shadeyman · May 16th, 2013, 18:23

outnumbered(Mike), I found one of your youtube vids of what I think is you testing the vacuum system of an XC90.

Is that how the gauge should look when its connected to a system in good condition(no leaks)?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efOb4KGpfD0

May 8th, 2013, 07:08	#13
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	the item for £3.80 is the software only you need the hard ware interface to read and stuff . mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

May 8th, 2013, 09:43	#15
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	I give up really is that what Dice does __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

May 8th, 2013, 10:16	#17
Shadeyman VOC Member Last Online: May 28th, 2020 23:57 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wolverhampton	Well knock me down with a feather, I'm in ... Last edited by Shadeyman; May 8th, 2013 at 11:50.

May 8th, 2013, 11:40	#18
TruckbusUK Petrolhead+Lots of Diesel Last Online: Yesterday 17:17 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow	TBH, wouldnt publish my VIN on an open forum .... maybe its just me ... __________________ BMW X3 Msport MHEV 2020MY & VW Beetle Design 1.2Tsi DSG 2014MY Previous XC90 D5 SELux Geartronic 2009MY

May 16th, 2013, 18:23	#20
Shadeyman VOC Member Last Online: May 28th, 2020 23:57 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wolverhampton	outnumbered(Mike), I found one of your youtube vids of what I think is you testing the vacuum system of an XC90. Is that how the gauge should look when its connected to a system in good condition(no leaks)? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efOb4KGpfD0 Last edited by Shadeyman; May 16th, 2013 at 18:25.

May 7th, 2013, 23:23	#11
Funky Diver FD Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2023 22:44 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Darlington	£3.80 ain't gonna kill the bank balance... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-XC60...item3381f1bf43

May 8th, 2013, 07:44	#14
Funky Diver FD Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2023 22:44 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Darlington	VIDA gives you a LOT of information about your car. - Parts catalogue, specific to your VIN. - Service schedule and how tos. - how to guides on pretty much everything - testing procedures for individual components DICE is the gubbins that you hook up to the computer and car to read and change settings in the various electronic modules.

May 8th, 2013, 10:05	#16
Shadeyman VOC Member Last Online: May 28th, 2020 23:57 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wolverhampton	So, VIDA = software that can give me a parts list and procedures for testing parts by entering my cars vin number. DICE = interface between my laptop and my car. I can use VIDA by inputting my cars vin, this will give me "a parts list and procedures for testing parts" but if I want to run diagnostics or change settings I need DICE to? So without DICE I'm only able to use about 50% of what VIDA can actually do, but I can use it? VIDA I can download for free, in fact I already have the 2012D version but didn't think it was of much use without DICE.

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