New guy here, looking for a reference to work on my 2005 Volvo XC. Is VIDA my only option? Looking for something that would show me how to remove a headlight assembly, change transmission filter, change PCV stuff like that.
If VIDA is my best option, where do I get it?
Thanks in advance
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12-15-2018, 07:07 PM #1
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12-15-2018, 08:38 PM #2
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Vida/Dice clone unit, comes with software which includes the service manual, Ebay, Amazon, Ali, etc.......... best option!
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12-16-2018, 06:05 AM #3
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Look in the Resources tab in the menu at the top of this website for instructions on a lot of common repairs.
2007 XC70, 206,000 miles
2002 V70XC, 130,000 miles, parts car
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12-16-2018, 05:27 PM #4
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There's always the Haynes manual (https://www.amazon.ca/Volvo-V70-S80-...75891264&psc=1). Not the greatest one they have ever done, but for the basics its OK.
Cheers,
BillWestern Head, NS CDN
'08 BMW 750i (Black Sapphire)-204K kms to-date
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12-17-2018, 07:46 AM #5
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If you own this car, you will need a VIDA/DICE anyway, sooner or later. May as well just go that route, and have everything you need.
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12-18-2018, 05:44 AM #6
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Thanks all, I wasn't aware of the resource tab at the top.
It seems like there are a lot of VIDA options to buy from on the web, does anyone have one that they would recommend?
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12-18-2018, 06:37 AM #7
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Installation of the software can be a challenge. I went the route of using a virtual machine, VMware:
https://forums.swedespeed.com/showth...-Download-Link
There's a lot of info available in that link.2007 XC70, 206,000 miles
2002 V70XC, 130,000 miles, parts car
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12-18-2018, 08:14 AM #8
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The Haynes manual is a lot clearer than bloody VIDA, that basically shows you 3 images and leaves you to figure out what on earth they are referring to. I used the Haynes manual a lot when I first got this car, I still use it - though it's falling apart - mainly for the tables of torque values. Probably should scan those and put them on fridge door in the garage
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