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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / August 2005

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Reading codes and accessing computers on new Volvos?

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Doug Warner - 30 Aug 2005 04:44 GMT
I'd like to trade my 94 850 turbo wagon for a 2005 V70R, but I need to
be able to read an interpret any fault code without a trip to the
dealer, like I can with my 94.  

Generic OBD-II scan tools only do emissions-related codes, and don't
help when it's the climate control that's acting up for example..  

VW/Audi owners have this option:
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/index.html
A special cable, software, and a library of codes and tweaks for all
the car's computers.   Need all-windows-down with a hold of the remote
button, just change a bit in memory, and you have it.  

Has anyone come up with a package that will do the same for new
Volvos, or will I just have to get my 94 restored instead?

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Randy G. - 31 Aug 2005 00:31 GMT
http://www.baumtools.com/
OTTOSCAN-TURBO for Pocket PC Tool # D204
It's about $500 bucks, but check it out. it gives real-time display of
numerous parameters. I have no experience with it, but saw it and
remembered your post.

>I'd like to trade my 94 850 turbo wagon for a 2005 V70R, but I need to
>be able to read an interpret any fault code without a trip to the
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