Volvo RWD S90-V90 Forum

INDEX FOR 10/2025(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 3/2018 S90-V90 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD




  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

icarsoft code reader S90-V90

posted by  someone claiming to be cyclopsga on  Sun Dec 3 16:38 CST 2017 [RELATED]

Have any of you good folks used an "icarsoft vol 2" obd code reader on a S/v90?
If so, could you read SRS codes?

Thanks








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

    icarsoft code reader S90-V90

    uid 46171's pic
    posted by  kittysgreyvolvo on  Mon Dec 4 08:11 CST 2017
    Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
    last visit: Sat Oct 18 15:23 CST 2014
    [RELATED]

    Hi cyclopsga,

    Other members have posted on this issue. Use the search feature to find these threads / posts.

    The (some) 1995 and (all) 1996 model year Volvo automobiles come equipped with OBD-II with a data port to scan for codes and reset them after, presumably, the fault cause is repaired. OBD-II has change and evolved and is not an extensible messaging format.

    So, what year 960 / S90 / V90?

    The brickboard FAQ entry on OBD (copy and paste URL):
    https://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/EngineOBDCodes.htm#OBDIIScanners

    You mean this:

    iCarsoft offers two OBD-II scanners

    http://www.icarsoft.com/web/icarsoftus/allproducts/volvoscantools/index.html

    You can find one on Amazon:

    https://www.amazon.com/iCarsoft-VOL-Scanner-i906-II-version/dp/B010ODE03K

    You will want to contact iCarsoft.

    I'll guess this iCarsoft OBD-II reader provides the Volvo OBD-II fault code schema versus the generic ISO and industry standard of the time. Several new standards are in force with newer OBD-II messaging schemas may put some doubt whether the iCarsoft reader is 'fully backward compatible' with your model year 960 / S90 / V90. Volvo is not forthcoming with their side of the data port in messaging and message format for early and even current OBD-II.

    The iCarsoft ad copy list support for OBDII-16 DLC. This specification is too new for your 960 / S90 / V90. While the messaging protcocol may be the same, the physical connection may not work for these two iCarsoft OBD-II code scanners for your model year Volvo auto.

    Again, please see the OBD-II info link in the Volvo 700-900-90 series for your model year Volvo.

    For generic OBD-II code reader you can use free at many auto parts store including AutoZone:
    - Maps generic codes to Volvo DTC codes:
    http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?166473-OBDII-to-Volvo-Code-Conversion-List

    - Shows Volvo model year and what messaging protoccol the OBD-II data port in your Volvo supports. (List may be inconclusive.)
    http://pinoutguide.com/CarElectronics/volvo_obd_connector_pinout.shtml

    - A disussion on Volvo OBD-II implementation and foibles. More so for post-960 / S90 / V90

    http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?61070-OBD-II-CAN-ISO9141-technical-issues

    Some posts for you:

    - Discusses OBD-II readiness on a 1998 V90
    https://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/833985/help_obdii_info.html

    - More on readiness for state emissions test using OBD-II port
    https://www.brickboard.com/RWD/index.htm?id=1103959&show_all=1

    - Which diagnostics hardware/software for my 940 OBDII ? 900 1997
    https://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1580403/940/960/980/V90/S90/diagnostics_hardwaresoftware_940_obdii.html

    - CHK ENGINE is On. Can't retrieve the code S90-V90 1998
    (Uses laptop with cable connecting both.)
    https://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/857641/S90-V90/chk_engine_cant_retrieve_code.html

    Questions?

    Hope that halps yoooo.

    Instant Coffee Boyeeeeeeeee
    --
    Give your brickboard.com a big thumbs up! Way up! - Roger Ebert.








    •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

      icarsoft code reader S90-V90

      posted by  someone claiming to be cyclopsga on  Mon Dec 4 22:46 CST 2017 [RELATED]

      Unfortunately, many of the internet links in the FAQ are broken.

      I'm waiting for a response from iCarsoft

      A youtube video shows the "icarsoft vol 2" having the ability to check srs in a 98 s90







      •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

        icarsoft code reader S90-V90

        uid 46171's pic
        posted by  kittysgreyvolvo on  Wed Dec 20 08:48 CST 2017
        Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
        last visit: Sat Oct 18 15:23 CST 2014
        [RELATED]

        What was the response from iCarsoft?

        Like all OPBD II 960 / 90 and FWD also?

        Want to know. The generic OBD code scanners leave not much to accuracy with their general codes.

        Thanks,

        Duffster.
        --
        Give your brickboard.com a big thumbs up! Way up! - Roger Ebert.







<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.