OrBit 1.2.7 is released! This update introduces a few new features as well as some refinements and normal bug fixes. We are continuing more frequent releases in 2026, we skipped Feb but here we are back for March...

(Latest version of OrBit can always be downloaded here:https://app.spaycetech.com/orbitupdate/download) The "update notification" in OrBit will be sent later, but you can download the updated install right away from the link.


New features:

Parameters Monitor - Real time monitoring, graph and log export of any available data fields (DIDs) for any ECU in a new Parameters Monitor dialog (find on the ECU Tools tab)

New Connection Quality monitoring- OrBit now monitors the connection to the car for communication issues when idle and during software flashing. The purpose is to help make the user aware when they have connection issues in advance of performing critical operations that require a trouble free network connection, such as software flashing. Typical issues are: bad network cable, other software on the computer interfering, network driver issues etc.

HV Coolant fill/bleed process released from beta - The required process of bleeding the HV coolant system is added to support drain and fill service.

Add Activate in-tank Fuel Pump - The electric fuel pump can be activated to support service, to prime the fuel feed system to purge air

Quick Preset filters - Added a "Quick Preset" option to the Configurator table, to filter config items to related systems. Initially the filters include: Region Change, Lighting, Performance, and Brake


Updated Features:

Software reloads module- Improvements have been made to the software flashing process to increase reliability by recovering from network errors, report detected network errors during flashing, and accurately report failure reason when a flash fails. Retrying failed critical modules that are down after failed flash has been simplified

Air Suspension calibration- Improvements to make Air Susp calibration more reliable, set the conditions of calibration and more reliably cancel service mode during calibration prep

Improvements and Fixes:

Improved Software Flashing reconnection - Improved reliability of bypassing local network delays to find the car and reconnect in programming mode when flashing software and config

Fixed Gen2 security access issue - Unlock when the ECU returns the area is already unlocked no longer fails

Improved ECU Data (DID Reads) results - Fixed handling float values and correct scaling to produce the correct output results from raw data

Various bug fixes and reliability improvments- The catch all, just like Volvo release notes!

I have a 2024 XC40 with stock non-HK "High Performance Audio", and Orbitz activated Subwoofer to feed an external subwoofer in the trunk. After Orbitz activations I always had a Subwoofer volume slider in all previous Volvo software versions.

After upgrading to 5.05 this slider is now gone. Sub still sounds, but volume is fixed and too low.

Anybody else has similar experience? Is removal of SW volume slider a new anti-feature in 5.05 for stock audio? YouTube videos seem to still show the slider for HK audio but not sure.

It is possible that the regular BASS tone control now acts as a Subwoofer volume control rather than a traditional tone control, but I would have to do some more testing to figure out if that's the case. Regardless, I'd like higher SW volume.

Grateful for any input here.

Hello,
I am a new Orbit user for my 2020 Volvo V90CC.

Following a sunroof leak that caused the trailer hitch control module (module number 31454548) to be flooded, I found an identical second-hand module.

I would like to get it working in my car using Orbit. Andrew mentioned that performing a TRM module reset will make it work again.

I wanted to check with you to make sure I’m following the correct procedure:

Orbit connected → ECU Tools
Active Dia ECU: TRM
Reset ECU

Is there anything else I should do?

So far, the retractable tow hitch still doesn’t work after performing this procedure.
Thank you for your advice.

Dear Community,

the speedometer in my 2019 V60 always shows less than Waze. I need to go 53 kph to show 50 on Waze, 115 to do 110 in Waze, etc. 

Is there a setting to adjust this? The car is on the original wheels.

Hello, i’m new here   I would like to ask if disabling the start stop funcion disables also the electric motor and the 13hp or so of help in the 2024 xc90 b5 diesel mild hybrid?
I recently restored to oem after having it disabled ( waiting for the ota update..) and the car seems snappier and quicker to accelerate in various speeds…or it’s just my false feeling?

Hi, thank you for replying.
I have a 2017 Volvo XC90 T8 and I am getting the fault code CCM-B15B693 related to the Combustion Preheater Module (parking heater). The parking heater does not start.
Using  Orbit I can see the CPM module and it appears that the heater is locked. I tried to unlock/reset it, but the heater still does not start.
I also checked under the car trying to locate the auxiliary heater fuel dosing pump, but I could not find it. I am not sure if the car actually has the fuel heater installed or if it only has the electric heater system.
Has anyone experienced this fault code before or knows the correct procedure to unlock the parking heater using  Orbit on a 2017 XC90 T8?

OrBit 1.2.3.5 is a high priority patch release Nothing exciting to see here, unless you have been affected by the specific bug. Patch version is not shown in OrBit UI so this version reports v1.2.3 same as the pevious version. OrBit will prompt for an update needed if you are running an older version.

(Latest version of OrBit can always be downloaded here:https://app.spaycetech.com/orbitupdate/download) The "update notification" in OrBit will be sent later, but you can download the updated install right away from the link.

Improvements and Fixes:

Fix bug in OrBit download car information - Fixed a bug in car information download in specific cases with shop users working on many cars.

Previous bug fix included for updated Azure SSL certificates- I am noting this previous bug fix causing license download issues that was fixed in patch release 1.2.3.4 that I did not publish release notes at the time, but this release includes the same fix and replaces the previous version anyways.

Hi all,

I just swap all speakers and amp from high performance to B&W on my S90 MY18. I used config wizard to change audio but unfortunately turn signal sound and front proximity sensors is VERY muted.

Could you please advice how to fix this?

Thanks.

Hi,

Wondering anyone here encountered a clunking sound when engaging reverse from drive?
When i engage reverse after car is in 'D', there's always a slight vibration followed by a rather loud 'Clunk', however, after 'R' is engage, vehicle will reverse normally/smoothly.
I also noticed that if i put to 'N' first from 'D', wait a sec or 2, then engage 'R', the clunking sound will be gone or less noticeable, altho' the slight vibration will still be apparent.
Seeking advise if anyone knows where should i start checking first? Read that it can be the transmission mount/drive shaft or the transmission itself.
TIA

Hi, 
I am looking for some volunteer who can share with me configuration of SRS/airbag modules. My car have no cutoff switch of passenger airbag and I want to add/retrofit it. I tried with changing it in point 132 from "without" to "with" but it's not all, because than I had SRS module failures. Thanks in advance.