OBD2 reader compatible with MY19 XC60?

[Pipps]

Orange engine error dash light today.

Basic Streetwize OBD2 reader not compatible.

How can I read the error code?

[Pipps]

Further to the above:

Purchased this item here today. Stated as ISO14230-4 KWP compatible.

The Volvo XC60 MY19 OBD2 port in my vehicle is as follows:


Therefore, according to this resource, the vehicle should be fully ISO9141/ISO14230-4 (KWP2000) compatible with this device.

I have followed the product instruction manual exactly as prescribed here as follows:


Yet the result is an unsuccessful "Link Error" as follows (50-second video):
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ_X9rq3TUg[/YOUTUBE]

So is there a problem with this device, or my vehicle, or both?

How do I simply read my vehicle's engine error codes?

[nu11eaf]

Volvo use a unique to Volvo Vida diagnostics, they have stitched us all up (like Land rover with my TD5 that uses expensive to buy diagnostic equipment)
You may find a reader that gives a very limited amount of code reading.
I have read claims of these being able to read some codes but have not tried one. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-OBD2...-/312726612564

Your car is still under warranty, take it to any Volvo dealer and they will read the fault code and sort it out.

[Pipps]

Thank you for the clarification and confirmation.

I suppose a genuine VIDA reader and cable costs serious money?

One question: I thought OBD and CAD were legal requirements?

The car is literally six months old. We did not go new for this.

[cheshired5]

Originally Posted by Pipps

I suppose a genuine VIDA reader and cable costs serious money?

One question: I thought OBD and CAD were legal requirements?

Volvo don't have everything stitched up because OBDII is a legal requirement across all manufacturers.
I use it on my 17 year old car, my much newer BMW motorcycle and it's still applicable to the fanciest of new cars.
This means that even the cheapest £4 ELM327 dongles should work once connected to a free app on your phone.

OBDII is only for engine and auto transmission codes though so don't expect the detail which can be obtained from using Dice and Vida..... Not that Dice and Vida would be of any use to anyone in this section as all SPA platform cars use a dealer only online version of Volvo's diagnostics software.

[Whippy]

I may be jumping in too soon here but I use a Carista on my other car (Audi) and that reads pretty every fault code from pretty much every module, and allows customisation. But as you say, Volvo!

[nu11eaf]

Originally Posted by cheshired5

Volvo don't have everything stitched up because OBDII is a legal requirement across all manufacturers.
I use it on my 17 year old car, my much newer BMW motorcycle and it's still applicable to the fanciest of new cars.
This means that even the cheapest £4 ELM327 dongles should work once connected to a free app on your phone.

OBDII is only for engine and auto transmission codes though so don't expect the detail which can be obtained from using Dice and Vida..... Not that Dice and Vida would be of any use to anyone in this section as all SPA platform cars use a dealer only online version of Volvo's diagnostics software.

OBD11 is a requirement on all cars now and most readers will work on the older Volvo's but I have yet to find one that is compatable with the new spa cars, they do not work on Land Rover TD5 engined models either, I have been after one which can back off the electric parking brake and reset it after pads are changed, I can get one for nearly every other make or older Volvo's but none work with the new Volvo's. Reports of ELM reader giving data readings may be on older Volvo's but for the small price its worth buying to try but other than data it has limited use, I have one on order to try it out but still searching for a real diagnostic reader compatable with spa models that can read and clear codes and reset engine light and work electric parking brake which are common for most other makes of car.

[Familyman 90]

Originally Posted by Pipps

Thank you for the clarification and confirmation.

I suppose a genuine VIDA reader and cable costs serious money?

One question: I thought OBD and CAD were legal requirements?

The car is literally six months old. We did not go new for this.

iCarsoft V3.0. Reads all the various system codes, resets, calibrates, and configures some new components. If you don't own or don't want the faff of a laptop then this is the next best thing.

[vampwitch]

iCarsoft Vol V3.0.Just bought one of these to replace an older model i used on my old xc70. I had also looked at the Max version as well.

Never had a problem with the older version, so hoping this one proves its worth and does what it states on the box.