Service Campaign 135B: Software Upgrade (30-02)

WARNING: This page is about the XC90 Base, AWD, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2005-10-31
Reference number: 30-02

SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135B: SOFTWARE UPGRADE

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 30-02, Date of Issue: October 31, 2005

VOLVO:	MY 2003-2004 - XC90
CHASSIS:	0000690 - 0090766
REFERENCE:	VIDA Software Manager, VIDA Vehicle Communication, Service Manager Bulletin 89-135; TNN 30-04
GROUP:	30
NO.:	02

Superceded Bulletin(s): 30-02, Date of Issue: April 05, 2004

NOTE: This TNN supersedes the previous 30-02 dated 4-5-04. Please update your files.

This TNN has been re-released to reflect the method changes in VIDA version C (introduction of "restored customer parameters" function) and the mandatory use of the Midtronics PSC 550 vehicle power supply during Software downloads.

SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135B SOFTWARE UPGRADE

DESCRIPTION

Volvo has decided that all cars involved by will be upgraded with the latest version of software to improve comfort and customer satisfaction.

NOTE: RETAILER MUST CONFIRM VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY PRIOR TO BEGINNING RECALL CAMPAIGN REPAIRS.

Vehicle eligibility should be confirmed:

Inquire via VEN or VRC² - Vehicle Warranty where the message "RECALL CAMPAIGN 135B INCOMPLETE" will appear for eligible vehicles.

SERVICE

Following are work instructions for Service Campaign 135B. The software upgrade instructions contained in this Tech. Net Note must be performed prior to completing the procedure for software upgrade to the MOST network found in Service Campaign 135E. Many control modules will receive upgrade software and the download time will vary.

IMPORTANT: Please be advised that too low a voltage can cause nodes to become stuck in programming mode. Therefore, Battery Booster Packs are not acceptable for use during Software Downloads.

Fast chargers, Boost chargers, standard battery chargers, especially when set to "boost" should never be used during software downloads due to the excessive voltage and current they can supply under certain conditions. Volvo now requires the use of the Midtronics PSC 550 when performing SWDLs. Please refer to TNN 30-04 for more information

ORDER UPGRADE SOFTWARE

Order Upgrade software product 30677038 according to the established routine in VIDA.

When the software is available in the VIDA Software Manager, determine whether the brake control module (BCM) will receive an upgrade as shown below. Prior to the download, Highlight the software order, then select the Details icon.

NOTE: Not all vehicles will receive BCM upgrade software.
If the Brake Control Module is included in the upgrade, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) BCM-0076 may be stored. If this occurs it will be necessary to follow the instructions for resetting the configuration of the Brake Control Module after completing the software upgrade.

RESETTING THE CONFIGURATION OF THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE

SERVICE : Configure the BCM by following the sequence listed below.

Using VIDA, go to Information / fault tracing / diagnostic trouble codes and associated procedures.
Select BCM DTC-0076 Control module, Faulty configuration.
Answer the questions in this order:
1. Was the DTC generated after the BCM was reprogrammed? YES
2. Does the car equipment correspond to the car configuration? NO
3. Does the car have TRACS, STC or DSTC? YES
Then follow the procedure to reset BCM configuration. Select the START button; the yellow status indicator should go from yellow to green.
After configuring the BCM it may be necessary to clear DTCs using VIDA.

COMPLETION

Upgrading software in electronic control modules may cause locally adjusted parameters to revert to default status (factory settings). To ensure that the customer's vehicle settings are restored, use the "RESTORED CUSTOMER PARAMETERS" function that has been introduced with VIDA version C.

Select the "Download History" tab
Select the vehicle that you just downloaded from the list

Fig 1: Diagnostic Function Screen Display - Download History
Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.
Click on "Restored Customer Parameters"

The dialogue window will appear to indicate which customer parameters have been rewritten and their values. Please note that not all customer parameters will be on the list, only the ones that were affected by the download and rewritten.

Fig 2: Diagnostic Function Screen Display - Restored Customer Parameters

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Carry out self-adjustment of the damper motors.

See VIDA: Vehicle communication, Climate control module (CCM), Self-adjustment of the damper motor limit positions.

Enter the number of seats the car is equipped with, 5 or 7 does

See VIDA: Vehicle communication, Supplemental restraint system module (SRS), configuring the number of seats

Check the initiation of the driver's door window position

See VIDA: Vehicle communication, Driver door module (DDM).

If the message not initiated is displayed, carry out initiation by continuing with initiating the window position.

Check the initiation of the passenger door window position

See VIDA: Vehicle communication, Passenger door module (PDM).

If the message not initiated is displayed, carry out initiation by continuing with initiating the window position.

Erase all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

See VIDA: Vehicle communication, General Service, Erasing diagnostic trouble codes for all systems.

Set the clock in the driver information module (DIM).