Can anyone help, I'm looking for a VIDA+DICE for my 2006 V70

[VolvoBeekeeper]

Originally Posted by stuart bowes

downloading the software is the easy bit and yes it's freely available (if you're happy to mess about with torrents and not have someone sort it all out for you)

instructions here and torrent links at the bottom

getting the hardware ODB connection unit (Dice or VCX) is the awkward bit

mine is a VCX and it works totally fine, but some reported issues with them being hit and miss? the only thing I've found is it works with VIDA but not Vdash, which isn't a huge drama for me personally

I can't remember which site I used to buy it and this isn't a personal recommedation you understand.. but VCX nano looks like this

setting it up can be a bit of a pig and I tried a few different things before I got it working. firstly get the disc they give you and just throw it straight in the bin. secondly see the link above and follow it **To the letter** and you should be fine. the exception being that the instruction mentions using the disc for VXmanager. don't do that, use the torrents instead

over time every now and then it says license expired, don't panic just load up VXmanager again and get new licence (there is no cost)

Cheers Stuart, many thanks for all the info.

Unfortunately I need the system asap due to the car being up in the air on axel stands. With the few weeks needed to wait for the VCX to arrive would take too long, otherwise I would just buy what you have suggested.

I guess I'll just chance my arm and buy one from Ebay and see how it goes.

[stuart bowes]

Fair enough, if you were closer I'd pop over and read the codes for you but wales is a bit of a trek I'm afraid!

Maybe put up an SOS post for anyone who may live nearby and offer a pack of beers or something

[VolvoBeekeeper]

Originally Posted by stuart bowes

Fair enough, if you were closer I'd pop over and read the codes for you but wales is a bit of a trek I'm afraid!

Maybe put up an SOS post for anyone who may live nearby and offer a pack of beers or something

Thanks again Stuart. I used to live in Romford which is very close to your Neck of the woods, but yes Wales is a fair old Trek thats for sure.

I Don't mind buying a Vida Dice as I'm sure it will come in useful and pay for itself overtime. I'ts just a case of buying the right one and not getting ripped off.

Just tried to send you a PM to ask you opinion on an ebay listing, but as I haven't made 30 posts yet it won't let me send one to you.

Could you send me a PM and I'll see if I can reply to it?

Thanks again mate, great help.

[Simmy]

Originally Posted by Simmy

i dont think simon is active on the volvo fourms any more. try mathew leavsley he is the only other supplier of tested vida dice set ups that i know of.

mathew leavsley is on the forum as motor matt he also has youtube videos on how to use vida also if you go on ebay and search volvo vida dice there are advertisements for mongoose cable scroll to the bottom of some ads matts phone no and email are on the ads.

[VolvoBeekeeper]

Originally Posted by Simmy

mathew leavsley is on the forum as motor matt he also has youtube videos on how to use vida .

Hi Simmy,

it doesnt look like he's active on the forum anymore as he hasnt posted on the site on 6 months or more according to his profile.

Thanks for the suggestion though

[Simmy]

iv sent you a pm

[stuart bowes]

I wouldnt be any real use in terms of saying if an ebay listing looks good or not tbh, your guess is as good as mine ..

[VolvoBeekeeper]

Originally Posted by Simmy

mathew leavsley is on the forum as motor matt he also has youtube videos on how to use vida also if you go on ebay and search volvo vida dice there are advertisements for mongoose cable scroll to the bottom of some ads matts phone no and email are on the ads.

Cheers for the PM Simmy, Cant reply to you till I've made 30 posts i'm afraid. But I'm getting there ha ha, wont be long.

[VolvoBeekeeper]

Originally Posted by stuart bowes

I wouldnt be any real use in terms of saying if an ebay listing looks good or not tbh, your guess is as good as mine ..

thats a fair comment. i just didnt want to buy the wrong setup that will cause more issues than its worth. ill have a look and see what i can find out. thanks again.

[Simmy]

the equipment matt leavsley sells is all tested search the seller on the ads to find him.