Downloading software and replacing the control module
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2006 Volvo S80, 2005 Volvo S80, 2004 Volvo S80, 2003 Volvo S80, and 2002 Volvo S80. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
New software for the supplemental restraint system module (SRS) can be downloaded. When ordering software, the hardware and the software in the car is compared to the information in the Volvo central database. If the comparison is OK the software is downloaded to the control module.
Software can be downloaded if the comparison between the car and the Volvo central database does not correspond.
When the control module is replaced, the new control module will have certain preprogrammed software.
The software which is preprogrammed is:
- application software
- diagnostic software
- collision algorithm software.
The software which will be downloaded is parameter files containing:
- parameters unique to this model
- vehicle equipment level
- a signal configuration file.