Bruce--just picked up your post. I sent Alex Peper an email Friday afternoon but haven't heard back from him yet. Somebody on the Brickboard wrote in response to a reply I posted earlier about a recommendation I made for Peper's software, contradicting me and saying it only retrieved codes for the engine train, and not the ABS modules, powered passenger seats, airbags, heating control unit, etc. I wrote Peper asking him if this were true, or would his software would retrieve ALL codes on an 850 or V-70 like his competitor in England, but have yet to hear back from him.
The people in England, VOL-FCR, sell a software package that claims to be able to retrieve any and all codes Volvo programmed into the car, including turning out the service light. Sounds wonderful except for price. Alex's software package, including the network cable which connects to the OBD-2 in your car and your PC, is $132 if you have a laptop and don't need to string a 50' extension cord to your desktop in the house. The Brits though want about 99 quid (circa $150) for their software alone, and, if you want the car-PC network connector, 200 quid or around $350. This is getting too darned pricey for me. I don't care if Blair supported us in the war. What's interesting (2nd hand info) is that Peper's connector will work with VOL-FCR's software. But whether Peper would sell his connector without the software so you could buy the Brits' is a moot point. Will wait until Monday (if he responds) and then get back to you. Dick
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