IHU

[IMAY2023]

Their initial answer was that the whole unit needs to be replaced for a total of 1000€++

Total BS! Scambags! The IHU is the same f*cking Mitsubishi unit made in Japan. Software is the same, except the Sirius XM. The EU markets do not have the chip inside, the rest is exactly the same. 
Get yourself a 3 Day VIDA subscription and do it yourself.  


Regarding the VCM, I do not know.

[zeba]

Unfortionetly you can not get EU VCM working on us market car and vice versa. Been there done that. I also have US market S90L in EU and just disabled VOC services from VCM and bought VDD.

Ah got it, happen to know the technical reason behind?
My theory has been that maybe they have regional VoC servers and cars/VINs are not loaded across..
Happy with the VDD so far?

[przem219]

Witam jestem z polski mam auto xc60 z usa android jedna firma z polski chwali się że potrafi odpalić volvo na wezwanie z auta z usa
i działa vida ma możliwość zmiany rynku aut

[naxitrall]

Unfortionetly you can not get EU VCM working on us market car and vice versa. Been there done that. I also have US market S90L in EU and just disabled VOC services from VCM and bought VDD.

Ah got it, happen to know the technical reason behind?
My theory has been that maybe they have regional VoC servers and cars/VINs are not loaded across..
Happy with the VDD so far?

VDD with latest firmware works great! At first couple of years ago when I got it had some bugs but now its ok.
About VCM.. I have a contact on VOLVO software development in Sweden and I discussed it with him. He explained me why its not possible. First of all it US an EU VCM have different GSM standards. Second its not possible to get EU VCM to match with US CEM and vice versa. Technically it is possible but with official software's its not. Even if you get brand new VCM for EU vehicle and connect it to car then VIDA will show you middle finger and tell you that is has wrong HW part number and no software download possible. Even if u will manage to get new VCM matched to car unofficially then still serial numbers don't match with one in VOLVO servers. Worst case you will end up with car blocked from VOLVO. Same is with parts.. ETC you change your steering rack and you have PSCM with serial number 00004 then you can't swap it with used one witch has serial number lower than 00004 . If you put with serial number 00001 on car then VIDA again won't let you make PSCM reload.

[przem219]

Please check facebook vipserwisradom volvo on call USA
It only works with Android cars, so there's definitely something to it

[thermal-fixity]

Is it Sensus IHU? For the Sensus, I have a feeling, that it can be supported, to replace it, with a used unit. 

It's not supported in OrBit today, but I am adding IHU flashing for some software to the next version. I am willing to work with someone, who is not looking for a quick fix (which today is to use VIDA), to see what we can do. Can reach out to me via support email to discuss.

@Power6 I’m interested in swiping an IHO 3.0 to 3.2 on my Sensus XC90. Can try giving you a hand with VIDA

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I’m looking to buy a 3.2 Sensus IHU with the SSD to replace the current 3.0 on my XC90. What things should I look for?
- specific part numbers
- dates
- absence of that CD port (if so perhaps someone could post a photo of have that CD port looks like)

[IMAY2023]

Once you find a used one, first check the part number of the replacement unit in the VOLVO parts catalog if it is listed for your VIN.  This is very important to be able install market change software from VIDA and update Volvo servers with the new IHU HW number. 
Most of the sensus IHUs are interchangeable. 

Before removing the old unit, make sure you uninstall all the downloaded applications first. Because according to VOLVO app center DB your VIN has already installed the apps thus the applications will not show up in the download center. and you won't be able to install the missing apps on the new IHU.

For example: You installed Spotify app on your original IHU but the owner of the new IHU restored it to factory or uninstalled all the apps before selling.  If you replace the new unit without uninstalling the Spotify app first, you won't be able to install it. 

Second, 
You will need VIDA to reload the market change software "certificate installation". It does not cost much. Otherwise, IHU will not download anything nor update the existing maps or the maps installed via USB after the replacement. 

Once you connect your car to VIDA with the new IHU installed, VIDA will show you two softwares under HW change TAB.  
1) IHU reload
2) Market Certificate. 

You will only need to purchase market certificate. The installation will update the CEM, VCM and IHU certificates to be the same. 
After the market certificate  installation completes, perform rescan on VIDA. You will see that IHU reload is removed from the HW changes tab. AFter that you will be able to install or update the apps and maps.

[thermal-fixity]

Once you find a used one, first check the part number of the replacement unit in the VOLVO parts catalog if it is listed for your VIN.  This is very important to be able install market change software from VIDA and update Volvo servers with the new IHU HW number. 

@imay2023 how do you check that?

You will need VIDA to reload the market change software "certificate installation". It does not cost much. Otherwise, IHU will not download anything nor update the existing maps or the maps installed via USB after the replacement. 

Is this the only concern?
I only use CarPlay honestly, not really worried about updating maps/apps. My car has an old 3G model that does not work anymore and as I understand the upgrade would be quite complex (if event possible)

Also, do you think swapping the HDD with an SSD is an option?
Since they are of standard 2.5' size, it should be fairly simple to just clone the old one to an SSD. It seems like a 2019 unit might be like a $100 cheaper and a new SSD is like $20