Electrics: - Which OBD software can read transmission temperature?

sirdani · Nov 22nd, 2023, 11:40

I have an OBD diagnostic device called ELM327.

With the Car Scanner app on Iphone it does not show transmission temperature.

The car is a Volvo S80 2002. with the GM 4T65EV transmission.

Any experiences about this?

Or may I go for a VIDA-DICE clone device on Aliexpress, it is USD80?
Or any budget device around this price which can read this?

stuart bowes · Nov 22nd, 2023, 11:57

I don't know about other dice clones but can confirm the vcx nano works and with the right vx manager tool installed is totally compatible with vida

It didn't work with vdash when I tried to reprogram a module myself but apparently there is some way around that I recall reading somewhere .. not relevant to what you're trying to do but might be relevant in future

Simmy · Nov 22nd, 2023, 12:00

you only get what you pay for . vida can be a little more expensive but if your sticking with volvos its a must have. boot and go is available. but you will still need an interface cable

stuart bowes · Nov 22nd, 2023, 12:38

in fairness it's only the tool that's expensive, you can download VIDA itself for free, I'm not sure exactly what the legality on that is but everyone seems to do it

Simmy · Nov 22nd, 2023, 20:37

most folk tend to go for a preloaded system as vida can be a challenge for most. we know its the most expensive route but at least you can be up and running quickly. there are several forum members who have toiled long and hard to get vida up and running and . some have given up and some are still trying.but its worth it in the end . then the next problem is learning how to use it

4x4 · Nov 22nd, 2023, 20:49

iCarsoft VOL V2.0 should be able to read the transmission temperature as it has live data capabilities

Next time I plug mine in I will check but a quick look online says yes...

TrollSniper · Nov 23rd, 2023, 16:39

I have an Icarsoft V1.0, and I believe it will see the gearbox oil temp. Similar thread here

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=260414

4x4 · Nov 25th, 2023, 15:59

I can confirm the iCarsoft VOL V2.0 does read the ATF oil temperature

sirdani · Dec 7th, 2023, 14:02

I can confirm this tool works on Windows 10 (with Microsoft Edge IE11 compatibility mode, .NET framework 3 and 4 installed.)
It is a J2534 scanner. It works with the oem software and reads TCM with the tranny temp. Just bought for 50EUR on Black Friday. Amazing deal.

mcfe · Dec 8th, 2023, 09:05

Oh wow you have the worst gearbox of them all. Trust me if you have any doubts it has issues, it will likely need to be rebuilt. Those are notorious for failing regardless of driving style.

Still there are some OBD pids you can add to check to check TCM temps, but I am not sure if they are the same across the AW55 and GM trannys.

Nov 22nd, 2023, 11:57	#2
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 09:33 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	I don't know about other dice clones but can confirm the vcx nano works and with the right vx manager tool installed is totally compatible with vida It didn't work with vdash when I tried to reprogram a module myself but apparently there is some way around that I recall reading somewhere .. not relevant to what you're trying to do but might be relevant in future __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link

Nov 22nd, 2023, 12:38	#4
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 09:33 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	in fairness it's only the tool that's expensive, you can download VIDA itself for free, I'm not sure exactly what the legality on that is but everyone seems to do it __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link

Nov 22nd, 2023, 20:49	#6
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:01 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	iCarsoft VOL V2.0 should be able to read the transmission temperature as it has live data capabilities Next time I plug mine in I will check but a quick look online says yes... __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Nov 23rd, 2023, 16:39	#7
TrollSniper Junior Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2024 07:39 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Northumberland	I have an Icarsoft V1.0, and I believe it will see the gearbox oil temp. Similar thread here https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=260414 __________________ Volvo XC70 P2 Lux D5. 2006 Volvo XC60 D5 R-Design. 2017 Fiat 126 1.6 Ecoboost 300bhp+ & 650kg.

Nov 25th, 2023, 15:59	#8
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:01 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	I can confirm the iCarsoft VOL V2.0 does read the ATF oil temperature __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Nov 22nd, 2023, 12:00	#3
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:21 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	you only get what you pay for . vida can be a little more expensive but if your sticking with volvos its a must have. boot and go is available. but you will still need an interface cable

Nov 22nd, 2023, 20:37	#5
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:21 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	most folk tend to go for a preloaded system as vida can be a challenge for most. we know its the most expensive route but at least you can be up and running quickly. there are several forum members who have toiled long and hard to get vida up and running and . some have given up and some are still trying.but its worth it in the end . then the next problem is learning how to use it

Dec 7th, 2023, 14:02	#9
sirdani Junior Member Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2024 13:12 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Budapest	I can confirm this tool works on Windows 10 (with Microsoft Edge IE11 compatibility mode, .NET framework 3 and 4 installed.) It is a J2534 scanner. It works with the oem software and reads TCM with the tranny temp. Just bought for 50EUR on Black Friday. Amazing deal.

Dec 8th, 2023, 09:05	#10
mcfe Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:27 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NoTown	Oh wow you have the worst gearbox of them all. Trust me if you have any doubts it has issues, it will likely need to be rebuilt. Those are notorious for failing regardless of driving style. Still there are some OBD pids you can add to check to check TCM temps, but I am not sure if they are the same across the AW55 and GM trannys.

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