With the release of key programming in OrBit, I thought it would be good to share everything I have learned in developing and testing with the different types of fobs. I'll start with some notes about keys.

• You can program any compatible key fob to the car, new or used. There is no key "virginizing" needed with the Volvo key fobs.
  
• There are variations in key fob frequency: 434MHz, 315MHz and 434MHz "narrow band"(for S. Korea). Check Item 092 in OrBit when connected to your car to see which you have.
  
• I am focusing on the 434MHz keys used in North America, but there is enough similarty this should still be helpful for those in markets with different remote frequency.
  
• I'll talk about the key variations, but not part numbers, there are far too many to track them all, and I was more interested in using recycled keys.
  
• These cars can have 2 variations of key equipment, "keyless starting" or "keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry)". They use the same key fobs, and same programming process.
  

• If item 214 is set to "01 Without restricted key":
  
• Any red key or orange key programmed to the car works as a normal key
  

• If item 214 is set to "02 Restricted Key":
  
• Any red key or orange key operates as a Restricted Key
  

• If item 214 is set to "03 Restricted key - Care Key":
  
• Any red key or orange key operates as a Care Key
  

Below are some settings that I’ve tested on my car, a US-spec 2023 V60 Polestar Engineered. This may provide a good starting point for new Orbit users with a 2023 or 2024 US spec S60, V60 or XC60 Polestar Engineered cars. I’ve not included any LED headlight settings since I preferred the US default headlight configs.

#025 SEAT HEAT CALIBRATION: OEM setting ="6"; I set mine to 1 to lower seat temps, but anything above 6 should raise the seat temps for each of the three heating levels

#068 PANIC FUNCTION: (key button) Set to Function only with light verses light and sound

#121 HEADLIGHT CLEANING OPTION: I’m leaving this at the default for the winter months but will set to "Without Headlight Cleaning" in the spring

#144 DISTANCE ALERT: This eliminates the amber "too close" icon in the drivers display

#158 HEAD UP DISPLAY… UNCHANGED - I tried several and they looked similar but OEM "Graphic 3" setting was required to retain the google turn by turn info

#159 SAFETY BELT REMINDER: Set to Belt Minder front seats only, EU logic to let me start the car before belting up

#323 REAR AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING: Set to 01, Without Braking (needed for reversing out of my garage without the car occasionally panic stopping); Disable button still comes up on screen when reversing but I've confirmed that the auto rear braking function is disabled

#359 EXTERIOR SOUND: Set to Not Available to shut off low speed and reversing EV sounds - Must also use #371 as 359 does nothing by itself

#371 EXTERIOR SOUND SYSTEM: Set to "Without" and use with #359. Used by itself it will work, but will generate DTC and error message on startup (same as removing the external speaker fuse)

Edit: The external sounds could no longer be disabled after the 2.13 SW update via these settings alone, but as a workaround you can still remove the fuse and not get the “External Sound Malfunction” message each time you start the car

Hi guys, Newbie here. I just got the OTA for update 2.13.1 for Polestar and as expected, I got a lot of error messages after the update was installed. I was able to reconfigure my car and clear all DTCs but I cannot use ACC or Pilot assist as the car states it’s unavailable. Anyone have this issue after the most recent update? Is there a way to get ACC and pilot to work again? I really like that feature on the car but unfortunately I just have the plus pack which only comes with cruise control. TIA.

Set Video to "all speeds" but as soon as I move in gear it says can't use feature at this time. 22 XC40 recharge with Android/Google infotainment screen.

How can you tell if you have the pixel lights? It's not listed on my window sticker, says "volvo" on the side of the headlight but I don't see "Pixel" at all.

Hi
How can I get the pin/vgm pin with vida? I have the latest vida online. can anyone please help me

Can you please explain how to find VFD files and how to identify which one has SBL?
I have saved V2 (VIDA) files from the US market car.
I am still looking how it can be possible to load US/EU market IHU software which has Google services instead of the one I have (Huawei services instead). My car (Polestar 2, PINs obtained via Orbit) was imported from the China main land.
I've also tried to change market certificate and language pack via VIDA, but it literally did nothing. 

Hello there,

I was wondering if it would be possible to get a portable version of Orbit? Or a version that we could install on a USB drive?
The background to the question is that I have a Win 11 desktop PC and a Win 11 laptop. I do not have admin privileges on the laptop, but I would like to avoid having to buy a separate laptop just to use Orbit.

Thanks!

Hello guys, when I bought my xc60 T8 2018, I was a little bit disappointed by the parking system sensors, I don't know maybe this is a common problem or maybe just mine.
When you put in the R gear and driving back sometimes there is a delay on detecting obstacles, like the sensor do not see the obstacle, and in a few seconds I'm in the red zone and having a continuous beep, especially on the corner sensors.
Does someone have the same problem?
Is there a way to fine tune the system, maybe to change some settings which will improve the obstacle detection?

0.9.2 is released. Some new things are added and other features are released out of beta.
NOTE: Sorry for the delay, there were a couple late additions that were really needed, which extended the time to get them done, while anyone waiting for key programming release was hanging on that...

(Latest version of OrBit can always be downloaded here: https://app.spaycetech.com/orbitupdate/download)

New features:

• Air Suspension Calibration is now general release, for all licensed cars equipped. Calibrate, and "trim" (lower and raise default height) in one easy dialog with OrBit.
  
• Key programming is released, and available for all licensed cars. The CEM "Security PIN" is required to be entered to program keys, or see next item about extract.
  
• CEM Security PIN Extraction is added to support key programming. This is integrated with key programming, OrBit will offer to extract the security PIN to enable the ability to program keys. Not all CEMs are supported. Older CEMs generally not, most newer (2019+) CEMs are, and some newer CEMs are in "experimental" status. OrBit will recognize the CEM and report if it is supported for extracting the security PIN. I will post some guides soon, but intially OrBit fairly well guides you through what you need to program keys. Just connect to your car, and click the "Program Keys" button on the Service tab.
  
• CMA PHEV models are supported. These FWD PHEV models with single High Voltage Contactor(HVC) were not previously compatible with OrBit safety checks on the HVCs when programming. This support has been added.
  

• Major improvements made to speed in reading data from the car. Connecting to the car, updating display info, and time to read DID data have been improved significantly. 
  
• ABS config clear has been revamped, for all variants but specifically to address intermittent issues on cars with "vacuumless" brake system (BCM2). Some cars were not completing this step successfully every time and left with DTC history causing error messages. This has been resolved.
  
• Updates to Air Suspension Calibration based on testing and feedback before release. OrBit now stores calibration info and shows actual suspension detected height even when "trimmed" to aid in measurement. Safety limit is added, OrBit won't let you calibrate outside of the same factory allowances as VIDA.
  
• Updates to Parking Camera Calibration to match specs from VIDA for monitoring and guidance on the process.
  
• Tweaks have been made to the "ECU Checks" when programming, to reduce the instances of "Flash Failed" due to ECUs not responding, when the situation is not very critical.
  
• PIN Finder has been updated to resolve an issue of incorrect reported PINs on particularly troublesome capture files, i.e. bad connection quality with dropped packets.
  
• Various small bug fixes and changes for improved reliability of OrBit