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Quote:Do I have to flash the HCM anyways ?Quick answer YES!
Two important things.
1) The flashing via Orbit or reloading software via VIDA is not just programming Left or right side. It also pairs the headlight assembly to the controller and programs the controller accordingly so that headlight functions correctly. (Beam level, pattern and power). It does that with the code and production date printed on the sticker.
2)Even if you flash the ECUs via Orbit with entering the headlight info (printed on the sticker). VIDA will detect the HCMs as HW change and force you to reload them before letting you to perform total upgrade.
In this situation,
You will need to purchase and install "HCM reload" via VIDA without selecting any side. This will reload the both HCMs and update the VOLVO db with the replaced modules.
After that, you will need to reflash both headlight units with the information on the stickers via Orbit.
If you choose side during HCM reload on VIDA. You will need to purchase the same HCM reload for the other side too.
In US the HCM reload costs around $100. So, you will be saving $100 by not choosing a side and reflashing via Orbit afterwards.