Software Download Method

Software download method







When downloading software to the car there are several stages in VIDA. The stages in VIDA are as follows:
- Preparations
- Verification
- Downloading
- If necessary a method, for example entering PIN codes for new remote controls
- Confirmation.

The preparations include the user being asked to connect a battery charger. At which point a number of checks are made, such as of the voltage level and the ignition key positions to see if they are correct.

A verification is then carried out. During verification VIDA compares the software, hardware and serial numbers in the car with those delivered in the software package. If the reply via the dialog box is that the hardware has been replaced, the control module which has been replaced will not be included in the verification. This is because the new identity of the control module does not correspond to the old identity stored in the Volvo central database.

If the verification was OK, the car continues in programming mode and the software is downloaded. If the verification was not OK, a misalignment has occurred and the Volvo central database must be updated.

The confirmation means that a confirmation file, with the new configuration of the car, is created and sent to the Volvo central database. Upon confirmation, the configuration of the car is updated in the Volvo central database. This is so that a misalignment will not occur at the next download.