Abrites Diagnostics for Volvo User Manual
Abrites Diagnostics
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User manual
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The Abrites software and hardware products are developed, designed and manufactured by Abrites Ltd. During the production process we comply to all safety and quality regulations and standards, aiming at highest production quality. The Abrites hardware and software products are designed to build a coherent ecosystem, which effectively solves a wide range of vehicle-related tasks, such as:
All software and hardware products by Abrites Ltd. are copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy Abrites software files for your own back-up purposes only. Should you wish to copy this manual or parts of it, you are granted permission only in case it is used with Abrites products, has “Abrites Ltd.” written on all copies, and is used for actions that comply to respective local law and regulations.
You, as a purchaser of Abrites hardware products, are entitled of a two-year warranty. If the hardware product you have purchased has been properly connected, and used according to its respective instructions, it should function correctly. In case the product does not function as expected, you are able to claim warranty within the stated terms. Abrites Ltd. is entitled to require evidence of the defect or malfunction, upon which the decision to repair or substitute the product shall be made.
There are certain conditions, upon which the warranty cannot be applied. The warranty shall not apply to damages and defects caused by natural disaster, misuse, improper use, unusual use, negligence, failure to observe the instructions for use issued by Abrites, modifications of the device, repair works performed by unauthorized persons. For example, when the damage of the hardware has occurred due to incompatible electricity supply, mechanical or water damage, as well as fire, flood or thunder storm, the warranty does not apply.
Each warranty claim is inspected individually by our team and the decision is based upon thorough case consideration.
Read the full hardware warranty terms on our website.
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The Abrites products are to be used by trained and experienced users in diagnostics and reprogramming of vehicles and equipment. The user is assumed to have a good understanding of vehicle electronic systems, as well as potential hazards while working around vehicles. There are numerous safety situations that cannot be foreseen, thus we recommend that the user read and follow all safety messages in the available manual, on all equipment they use, including vehicle manuals, as well as internal shop documents and operating procedures.
Some important points:
Block all wheels of the vehicle when testing. Be cautious when working around electricity.
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1. Introduction
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ABRITES Diagnostics for Volvo is a professional diagnostic software, which works together with the Abrites Vehicle Diagnostic Interface (AVDI).
In order to operate ,the software requires you to have an AVDI interface, a Windows based PC with Windows 7 or later version of the Windows OS. For optimal operation, it is always recomended to have the latest software version installed, active AMS, and a stable Internet connection.
The tool’s purpose is to allow you to perform standard and advanced vehicle diagnostics, starting with module identification, reading and clearing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), live data monitoring, actuator testing, as well as advanced operations such as service functionality and other special functions.
AVDI should be used with ABRITES software produced by Abrites Ltd.
ABRITES is a trade mark of Abrites Ltd.
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2. Abrites diagnostics for Volvo
The ABRITES Diagnostics for Volvo consists of two parts:
All devices, which are present in the car are listed in the main screen of the ABRITES Diagnostics for Volvo. If you want to connect to a specific device, please double click on it or select it ant press the “Open” button. The “ABRITES Diagnostics for Volvo will try to connect to the device. From this screen you have the option to selec the vehicle in order to complete full vehicle scan, select the special function menu, or set some options and language.
Once the Volvo icon is selected from the Abrites Quick start menu the software will start and you will see the following screen:
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From the first screen you can select the vehicle you are working with, do a Scan for Units (and DTCs) and Clear DTCs. Also, a sub-menu with options is available from this screen.
(The modules may vary according to the vehicle specifications.)
The second screen shows the available special functions in the Abrites Volvo software
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2.1 Standart Diagnostic Functionalities
The Abrites diagnostics for Volvo provides the options for detailed module identification, reading and clearing of diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), monitor live data, save the scan report to a file, use PMI. From the screen below the user can see the diagnostic trouble codes in all the selected units:
There is an option to read and clear all DTCs or individually clearing them when entering the appropriate electronic module.
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Before doing anything else, the user can select the model. If the model is not selected at the begining, many further actions would ask for the model. There are further options in the diagnostic menu of the Abrites Volvo software. You can monitor live data for the unit you have accessed, and also, you can use the Volvo PMI, and have access to ETIS files. From the menus seen in the screenshots below, you can read, save to a file, upload and update the As Build data, and use the ETIS services (if available for the particular vehicle)
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2.2 Special Functions
The software provides a variety of special diagnostic functions in order to assist the user to perform advanced diagnostics on Volvo vehicles. This option from the main screen opens the special function menu of the ABRITES Diagnostics for Volvo. The required special function is opened by selecting it from the menu box and double-clicking on it.
The available special functions in ABRITES Diagnostics for Volvo software are:
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3. Special Function “Service Functions”
The option service functions refers to modifications of the service history of the vehicle after maintenance or during testing. It also provides access to real time testing of actuators.
When the icon is selected the user can select a model of vehicle to begin using the service functions.
Different models have different service functions available.
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4. Special Function “Live Data”
This special function lets you monitor live values in the modules of the vehicle. Once you open this special function, you will get a list with the available modules in the vehicle, and once you open a module you can select each data that you want to monitor. You can see the following 2 screenshots for further clarification:
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5. Special Function “Cluster Calibration”
Using the “Cluster calibration” function the user can calibrate the values for different modules.
This function is particularly useful in the cases where a module needs to be replaced with a second hand unit, which has a different than the original mileage value.
In the first screen of the cluster calibration menu you can select the vehicle you are working with (if not previoulsy selected) and than you will see the screen where the value is read and can be updated:
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The NV data special function allows the user to read and update the configuration data of different modules, save it to a file on their computer, upload and update it back to the module if needed.
Once this function of the Abrites diagnostics for Volvo is selected the user can see all the options.
This function is very useful for electronic module replacement.
6. Special Function “NVData”
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Similar to the NV data function in terms of its operation, the “Flash” function is very helpful when flash files need to be transferred from one unit to another or for flash tuning purposes. You can read, save to a file, load from a file and update (write) into a unit with this function. Supported units can be seen in the dropdown menu.
7. Special Function “Flash”
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When the key learning function is selected, you will see a screen where you need to select the vehicle you are working with (if not previously done) and the PATS Menu will be opened. The Key Learning function is intended for HITAG2 key programming for the following models:
It covers the following CEM units:
Note:
1. Old Volvo models with L-Shape CEM are not supported (XC90).
2. Only HITAG2 keys with ID xxxxxx9x are suitable.
8. Special Function “Key Learning”
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When programming smart keys, for example, you need to select the appropriate option from the drop down menu and press the button “Execute”. The procedure would continue with on-screen suggestion messages on what needs to be done on you side.
(Key programming needs CEM unlocking. The CEM unlocking is a long time lasting procedure. It may take up to several hours).
You can stop the CEM unlocking at any time with the STOP button in the right side of the dialog. The
procedure can be resumed on the same computer later from the point of stopping (Previous progress from the procedure start is not lost)
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Please follow the on-screen instructions and once asked, insert an new (unlocked) key in the key slot. The number of the keys on screen must increase once the key is programmed. New key ID will appear in the screen log. The CEM accepts only unlocked HITAG2 transponders. Once you programm all the keys that you wish ( you need to see the number as in the second picture) you can stop the procedure and keys should already be successfully programmed and you can see it in the logs sreen behind.
If you have a transponder locked from this CEM, you can unlock it with the ProTag and reuse it.
The transponder SK ( secret key ) is 6bytes long and you can find it in the screen log.
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8.1 CEM Unit bench wiring
If you decide to work on bench, you can remove the immobilizer system from the car and work remotely. This can be done when you don’t have the time to wait a few hours in the car for the immobilizer to get unlocked. The unit is located above the front passenger’s feet. You need to connect it with the corresponding cables, unlock it and continue with the procedure. Once it is finished, you can reconnect the unit to the car and with the same computer used to unlock it, start the procedure again and program keys. This time, the procedure will last no more than two minutes as the unit has already been prepared with this computer. It is better to use clips to make the connections to the unit instead soldering.
1. Pionout for models from 2007 up to 2010
6G9T-14A073-xx
7G9T-14A073-xx
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The blue socket has the following pinout:
Pin 1 - GND ---- OBD 4,5 , where GND is using a black cable
Pin 47 - CANH --- OBD 14 , which has the red cable
Pin 48 - CANL ---- OBD 6 , where the blue cable is applied
Black socket:
POWER SUPPLY - OBD 16 (yellow cable)
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For models from 2010 - present, the versions are as follows:
AG9T-14A073-xx
BG9T-14A073-xx
CG9T-14A073-xx
Black Socket, used for power:
POWER SUPPLY - OBD 16 (yellow cable)
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Pinouts for the CEM module, which serves as an immobilizer (Blue socket):
1 - GND ---- OBD 4,5 (black cable)
6 - CANH --- OBD 14 (red cable)
7 - CANL ---- OBD 6 (blue cable)
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8.2 Module Initialization
In the Key Learning special function menu, you will find the ““Module Initialization” option in the dropdown menu. This function helps you when replacing PATS modules. You need to install the appropriate for the vehicle second hand module, and than start the module initialization function, so that the module is programmed with the rest of the modules in the vehicle and the car would operate as supposed to. The software would suggest what needs to be done. With the next ignition on all modules would be synchronized
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9. Special Function “PIN”
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PIN special function lets you upload Program Flash, Data Flash, or EEPROM files into the software, in order to exrtact the PIN on the vehicle. It works for older Volvo models and you can work with the following modules:
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10. Special Function “Car Config”
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Car Config lets you change parameters in the vehicle configuration data, letting you exchange units (not part of the immoibliser system), add extras previously not present in the vehicle, etc. Once you open the function you have the option to read the Master CCC or Back-up CCC (if available), edit and update the configuration.
In the picture below you can see an example on how to set the vehicle to be with automatic gearbox, previosly using manual transmission.
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11. Special Function “Airbag”
Airbag function in the Abrites Volvo software is dedicated to reading the memory of airbag unit, and clearing crash data. It is a very useful functionality when it comes to module replacement. You have the option to read the data, save it to a file, and upload a file. Please see a screenshot of the software below:
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12. Special Function “DPF”
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The DPF function in the Abrites diagnostics for Volvo Software is dedicated to doing DPF regeneration to vehicles with Diesel Particulate Filters. Once the software is open, you need to press “Execute” button and you will get suggestion that engine needs to be started, and you can later monitor the process as in the pictures below:
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The Volvo key programmer is dedicated to the following Volvo models using HITAG2 keys (keyless and non-keyless models):
It is a standalone key programming device that supports key addition and key programming in all keys lost situations. It is very usefull so that you do not spend hours in the car to wait for the CEM unit to be prepared. The hardware device is plugged directly into the car OBDII - no need for additional cables or connection to a computer. The device does not delete previously programmed keys and the procedure takes around 4-5 hours.
Here are the steps:
The LED lights up in a constant green color - the key is suitable for the car and successfully programmed.
Supported keys are the keys that are compatible with the vehicle you are working with . As long as you have the correct key, there should be no problem with the procedure.
13. KP001 - Key programming using the Volvo key programmer
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You can renew Volvo Key PCBs using the ZN046 ABPROG adapter.
The following photos will show you how the connection points on the key PCBs look like, so that you can proceed with the soldering.
Detailed information can be found in the Abprog User Manual.
14. Renew Keys using ZN046 ABPROG adapter adapter
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The following photos will show you how a soldered PCB looks like.
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Once the cables of the ABPROG аdapter are soldered to the PCB, the ABPROG software can be started. Select the “PCF” Option from the drop-down menu and the PCB model. Adter the desired options are selected, you can click on “Program” to renew the key and make it virgin. Click on “Yes” to confirm the renewal process. Once the procedure is completed, you will see the “KEY Write finished successfully message”. This means that the key is now renewed. You can continue with programming the key to another car.
You can connect the adapter to the ABPROG adapter to AVDI as shown in the picture below:
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