2014+ TFT DIM Retrofit into 2011-2013 S60

[Masteraustin]

Hey everyone,

I decoded my CEM and ran the two wires. However, when I plug in the new cluster nothing happens other than it making some type of noise for a few seconds. Tried reading alot of this thread but its incredibly long.

I have a 2010 S80 and grabbed a 2014 TFT cluster 36011272.

[tallaploomi]

I assume that you used Vdash,decode cem and then run the tft retrofit wizard from vdash with your old dim connected,it finishes and tells you to connect the two wires and your new dim,when its done you have to continue in vdash.

https://d5t5.com/wiki/wiki/article-tft-retrofit

[Masteraustin]

I assume that you used Vdash,decode cem and then run the tft retrofit wizard from vdash with your old dim connected,it finishes and tells you to connect the two wires and your new dim,when its done you have to continue in vdash.

https://d5t5.com/wiki/wiki/article-tft-retrofit

Yeah I followed the wiki to a T. VDASH can’t see the new one. It’s odd being everyone says there’s boots regardless of the two wires.

I’ll use a volt meter to verify that the two wires are producing something. But still odd I can hear the speaker make some type of nose when it’s connected.

The recycler I got it from locally pulled it working so I’m not entirely sure it’s faulty.


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[Steffe]

Yeah I followed the wiki to a T. VDASH can’t see the new one. It’s odd being everyone says there’s boots regardless of the two wires.

I’ll use a volt meter to verify that the two wires are producing something. But still odd I can hear the speaker make some type of nose when it’s connected.

The recycler I got it from locally pulled it working so I’m not entirely sure it’s faulty.


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They usually do a "clicky" sound when connected and recognized (non-recognized doesn't click, or at least didn't back when we had contact with Vesper &#129326, so it could be faulty as you say.

Might want to contact support and see if they can help you, they're usually pretty quick to respond (depending on hours of course).

[Masteraustin]

I went ahead and connected the new DIM directly to the battery and same result, just kind of a buzzy sound for a second or two. I'm almost thinking its faulty.

[volvosp40]

Yeah, it saves to the server during the decoding (and probably why it requires a connection while doing it). I used both a netbook (horribly slow), and my stationary PC via a USB-extension (way faster ).

I used a notebook and it ran out of memory so i switched to a different laptop. I did this using the mobile hotspot on my phone with bad service. It took 19 hours!

[yarok78]

Anyone here succeeded to replace the cluster on 14/15 model WITHOUT USING VDASH ? (with new analog cluster with one dial in the middle that dosent need new wiring)
I am not sure that i want to crack my system, i am afraid that if i have in the future problems with the car the dealer will see that i cracked the system and wouldn't want to mess with it....

[fkruis]

@masteraustin

It is normal that the virtual display is dark before the vdash reprogramming. It does not have to mean the display is faulty. If you have a display that matches your volvo model you could be lucky. The virtual display will boot on the first try.
In most cases the donor will be from a different volvo model. vdash then will need to reprogram the display. before it can boot.
If vdash does not find the display In most cases the two wires are not good connected.
I would double check the wiring before getting a different virtual display.
For the best connection I always solder the wires direcly to the wires of the diagnostic port.

[TheStillMan]

Anyone here succeeded to replace the cluster on 14/15 model WITHOUT USING VDASH ? (with new analog cluster with one dial in the middle that dosent need new wiring)
I am not sure that i want to crack my system, i am afraid that if i have in the future problems with the car the dealer will see that i cracked the system and wouldn't want to mess with it....

Cracking the ECM isn't actually doing anything to the ECM. Vdash is figuring out the secret PIN for the ECM to make the configuration changes. These changes are the same things that can be done via real Vida, but through Vdash since it now "cracked" the ECM PIN.

[EdVQ37]

Anyone here succeeded to replace the cluster on 14/15 model WITHOUT USING VDASH ? (with new analog cluster with one dial in the middle that dosent need new wiring)
I am not sure that i want to crack my system, i am afraid that if i have in the future problems with the car the dealer will see that i cracked the system and wouldn't want to mess with it....

Cracking the ECM isn't actually doing anything to the ECM. Vdash is figuring out the secret PIN for the ECM to make the configuration changes. These changes are the same things that can be done via real Vida, but through Vdash since it now "cracked" the ECM PIN.

That being said, do you think all these cars need for the retrofit is a “DIM Reload” via VIDA? If you can get access to VIDA of course.

There’s been mention of people having a “friend” with access to VIDA Doing the retrofit for people. I’m starting to think it’s just a “DIM Reload“ or “DIM Upgrade” software from VIDA in addition to the extra wires of course.

[yarok78]

That being said, do you think all these cars need for the retrofit is a “DIM Reload” via VIDA? If you can get access to VIDA of course.

There’s been mention of people having a “friend” with access to VIDA Doing the retrofit for people. I’m starting to think it’s just a “DIM Reload“ or “DIM Upgrade” software from VIDA in addition to the extra wires of course.

1. I have VIDA can it be done for free or with extra charge?
2. Is there any chance that once i connect to new DIM it will simply work ? (plug & play)

[TheStillMan]

That being said, do you think all these cars need for the retrofit is a “DIM Reload” via VIDA? If you can get access to VIDA of course.

There’s been mention of people having a “friend” with access to VIDA Doing the retrofit for people. I’m starting to think it’s just a “DIM Reload“ or “DIM Upgrade” software from VIDA in addition to the extra wires of course.

I think that depends on if your car was a year that had the TFT DIM as an option. The earlier ones did not, do Vida is not able to do it.

1. I have VIDA can it be done for free or with extra charge?
2. Is there any chance that once i connect to new DIM it will simply work ? (plug & play)

1: Not if the TFT DIM wasn't an option for the model like the earlier ones.
2: Depends on the year.

[EdVQ37]

That being said, do you think all these cars need for the retrofit is a “DIM Reload” via VIDA? If you can get access to VIDA of course.

There’s been mention of people having a “friend” with access to VIDA Doing the retrofit for people. I’m starting to think it’s just a “DIM Reload“ or “DIM Upgrade” software from VIDA in addition to the extra wires of course.

I think that depends on if your car was a year that had the TFT DIM as an option. The earlier ones did not, do Vida is not able to do it.

1. I have VIDA can it be done for free or with extra charge?
2. Is there any chance that once i connect to new DIM it will simply work ? (plug & play)

1: Not if the TFT DIM wasn't an option for the model like the earlier ones.
2: Depends on the year.

So turns out the DIM reload is the exact same part number for the TFT display as the non TFT display cars...I’m starting to think, once the TFT retrofit is installed with the two wires...VIDA might get the car’s CEM to recognize the the new DIM via the “DIM reload”...I know the two DIM’s are on two different bus networks so there’s a high possibility is does nothing or a tiny chance it starts to “see” the new TFT DIM.

Once I find a DIM, I’ll give it a go. 🙂

[volvosp40]

I just completed the mod everything works except I have the tpms error but I expected this due to my car being a 2013 s60 and the dim being a 2015 s60.

[EdVQ37]

I just completed the mod everything works except I have the tpms error but I expected this due to my car being a 2013 s60 and the dim being a 2015 s60.

Your “power”‘gauge works? Did you do anything different than the two wire install?

[thezoneS60]

I just completed the mod everything works except I have the tpms error but I expected this due to my car being a 2013 s60 and the dim being a 2015 s60.

So to be clear did you need VDASH or VIDA or any of these things or was it plug n play (apart fro the 2 wires)?

[yarok78]

1: Not if the TFT DIM wasn't an option for the model like the earlier ones.
2: Depends on the year.

My Volvo is a 2015 model

[volvosp40]

So to be clear did you need VDASH or VIDA or any of these things or was it plug n play (apart fro the 2 wires)?

I needed VDASH. When I plugged in the dim the screen would power on and then turn black.

[volvosp40]

Yes the power and eco gauge work. I did the 2 wire install and ran the VDASH retrofit wizard.

[volvosp40]

I don’t know where I should post this but a couple of days after I completed this mod I’m getting a abs brake system failure message, coolant system maintenance check engine light etc. I changed the battery but that didn’t work. Does anybody think this might be a wiring issue related to the mod? I will try to pull the codes this Saturday

[Almaz]

You can also try plugging the old cluster back in and see if you still get the warning lights.

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