07-15-2024, 08:19 PM
(07-15-2024, 06:44 PM)Eilert Wrote: have i got it right. so if i go to the dealer with non oem hardware it will need a lot of reloads. but will other software also be restricted. like cem reloade. and Park pilot assist accessory install for an example.
btw i saw somone mention that volvo has removed park pilot assist as an retrofit option. i spoke with the dealer and the software is stil avalible in thire system just not the complet kit
Shorth answer is "no"
" so if i go to the dealer with non oem hardware it will need a lot of reloads." >> The amount of the forced hardware changes "reload software" depends on the amount of the control modules you have retrofitted. But be careful with this. If the retrofitted ECU's diagnostic number does not listed as compatible to your VIN on the VOLVO servers, it won't reload it to the car after you purchase the software. In this case you will need to ask for refund.
For example: I replaced my original s60 HK AUD with gen1 B&W AUD from s90. If I had left " B&W AUD from s90" connected, VIDA would have forced me to reload the AUD before allowing me to perform total upgrade but at the same time, it wouldn't have let me install (reload) the purchased AUD reload software on the ECU after purchasing it. It would have complained about the software does not match the ECU on the car!.
I don't know if I would have the same issue if my retrofitted B&W AUD was from an s / xc /v 60.
" but will other software also be restricted. like cem reloade. and Park pilot assist accessory install for an example." No. You can still reload any module but there is no point to reload an unchanged or an ECU which does not have any issues. Each reload costs money!
You can still purchase and and install any available software in the features TAB. The available software in features TAB is updated by VOLVO. For example, Polestar upgrade was available until 2022 (if I recall correctly) but now it's not.
On the other hand,
Let's say you have added motion sensor which is not an option in US market thus VIDA does not even show it as an accessory! However,, if you leave the motion sensor connected while VIDA reads the car, you will get to options in the hardware changes TAB.
1) remove IMS > costs $35
2) IMS reload > costs $250 (Makes the movement sensors official although the IMS is not an option for USA VIN.)
Regarding park assist pilot.
I installed it officially when it was available back in 2022 and wired the 4 additional sensors myself. But I purchased and installed the software before I installed the sensors. My parking sensors did not work at all until I completed the installation. It was giving massage "park assist is not available service needed".
I don't know if it is still available in the config changes (features) TAB or if VIDA would detect the additional sensors with the OEM config and list it in the HW or configuration changes like it did for IMS in my case.