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    G

    Please help me get the VGM PIN.

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    P

    My 2014 V60 plug-in hybrid is showing the following error codes: Iem-p181e96 and Iem-p186d94. It seems to be something to do with the clutch actuator; calibration only helps very briefly. I'm quickly assuming it's a mechanical defect. But perhaps someone here can help me.

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    R

    Hi everyone,

    I need some advice on a problem I’m facing after retrofitting an OEM oil level sensor to my car.

    What has been done so far:
    Swapped the oil pan for a version with the sensor mounting hole.
    Installed and physically connected the oil level sensor to ECM. Wired the sensor directly into the Engine Control Module (ECM).
    Current status:Hardware-wise, everything seems correct.
    Diagnostics suggest that the ECM communicates with the sensor and detects its presence. However, the Driver Information Module (DIM / dashboard) continuously displays the message: "Oil level unavailable".
    My suspicion:I suspect the issue is software-related. The current software flash in the ECM might lack the active routine for this sensor, or the vehicle's central configuration (Car Configuration File - CCF) in the ECM needs to be updated to let the car know the sensor is now installed.

    My questions for the community:
    Has anyone successfully done this retrofit and can confirm if a software/configuration change is mandatory for the DIM to display the reading?Is it possible to reflash the ECM or alter the CCF configuration to activate this via VDASH?
    If yes, which tab/menu in VDASH should I look into, and what are the exact steps to follow (e.g., changing a specific configuration parameter vs. buying a dedicated software reload/tweak)?

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    T5 T6 SchnappiT

    @Jovatech Vdash won't be useful for this, as it lacks the needed diagnostic commands for your car. You will need VIDA for this.
    You basically disconnect the battery, change the CCM, reconnect the battery, and then connect VIDA and navigate to diagnostics/vehicle communication/CCM/advanced and use the 2. option. Not sure what it's called in english. Something like self adjustment of flap motor/actuator stop.
    That's it.
    If your old CCM is still communicating, you can clone it Vdash, but as you want to install a used one, the software for it to operate should already be present in the replacement.

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    A

    One more thing, I have zero mechanical experience so far, but I'd like to start getting into it. Do you think this is a reasonable first job for a total beginner, or is it trickier than it looks

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    J

    Transmission fluid change and refill

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