5 hours ago
Apologies if this has been asked before — I searched but couldn't find a clear, definitive answer.
My situation: I'm only interested in software config changes (Start/Stop memory, Pilot Assist, that kind of thing). No hardware retrofits, no module firmware uploads — purely toggling config settings that the car already supports. Sensus ,2020 model.
Question 1: Suppose for whatever reason I don't get around to doing Restore OEM before the car goes to an authorised Volvo dealer — I forget, or the car goes in unexpectedly. What actually happens?
Do I get locked out on Volvo's side, or do my settings just get overwritten during their software update and that's the end of it?
Question 2: If a lock-out is a real thing — what does it actually mean in practice?
Thanks in advance.
My situation: I'm only interested in software config changes (Start/Stop memory, Pilot Assist, that kind of thing). No hardware retrofits, no module firmware uploads — purely toggling config settings that the car already supports. Sensus ,2020 model.
Question 1: Suppose for whatever reason I don't get around to doing Restore OEM before the car goes to an authorised Volvo dealer — I forget, or the car goes in unexpectedly. What actually happens?
Do I get locked out on Volvo's side, or do my settings just get overwritten during their software update and that's the end of it?
Question 2: If a lock-out is a real thing — what does it actually mean in practice?
- What exactly stops working? Only future dealer/VIDA operations, or OTA updates and connected services too?
- Is it reversible? What's the procedure?
- Does it cost anything, and roughly how much?
- Is it flagged against the VIN permanently, or does it clear once the config matches again?
Thanks in advance.