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Volvo Truck Diagnostic Tool Volvo VCADS Pro 2.40 Version FAQ

Volvo Truck Diagnostic Tool Volvo VCADS Pro 2.40 Version FAQ

Q1: Volvo VCADS has no USB cable, then which cable to connect with the computer, how to connect with the car?
A1: No, Volvo VCADS has no USB cable, it has COM cable, please input the COM cable into the computer COM port and communicate with the computer.

Q2: How to update Volvo VCADS Pro?
A2: Once we have the newest software, we will send you via CD or via Email.

Q3: Volvo VCADS (SH10-B) VS Volvo VCADS (SH10).
A3: Volvo VCADS (SH10-B) can diagnose the truck with 16pin diagnostic socket; Volvo VCADS (SH10) can’t do, as the following picture shows.
There are 3pcs of cable connected with the car: Volvo 14pin to 16pin cable, Volvo 8pin to 16pin cable, RSR32 to 16pin cable.

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There are 2pcs of cable connected with the car: Volvo 8pin cable and Volvo 14pin cable.

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Q4: The Volvo VCADS software works ok on windows XP. but the control unit will not connect to the laptop. The com connection is ok.
When I plug the unit into the truck diagnostic port the power light comes on and the blue USB light flashes very fast in a random sequence.
I have connected it through the RS232 lead and the RS232 light on the control box does not light up at all.
I have a message saying “ERROR 10104
Communication problem with control unit or vehicle
No connection through the USB cable at all.”

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A4: It is the COM PORT setting problem, your computer COM PORT should be set as the same as the software COM PORT.
We have video tutorial to follow in the CD or free download on our website.

Q5: What’s the difference between SH10-B and SH10?
A5: Volvo VCADS (SH10-B) can do 16pin car, Volvo VCADS (SH10) can’t do 16pin car, also these two VCADS User ID is different.