[MichaelA]

I picked up my used Volvo V40 2016 the other day and now I have this DSRC message coming up on the screen when I turn it on. It's not DSTC, so I'm assuming it's not the stability and traction control. And it says device...

It is a Japanese import, but it's all in English. Also, it comes up on any screen. The screen capture below has it over the (Japanese) GPS, but it will come up over anything on startup pretty quickly. You click on OK and it goes away and does not come back until the next startup.

I just had a thought, and maybe it's to do with the plug in to the OBD port? I'll check. I put a Garmin OBD connector there which has the two USB ports, something which had no issue with my previous VW. But maybe... and if not, maybe if anyone knows the warning/message?

 

[Tony1]

DSRC is Dedicated Short Range Communication

Google throws up a lot of searches in Japanese - it might be something that was only fitted over there, the other searches hint it is something to do with autonomous collision avoidance.

Sorry I'm not more help - perhaps someone else will have an idea later

 

[JackENZED]

Maybe Electronic tolling in Japan.

 

[RS3100]

It appears to be a vehicle to everything data communication system used in Japan. Presumably as the car is no longer in Japan, it is telling you that the system is not connected. There must be a communication device on the car somewhere. Whether that is a system integrated into a Volvo module or a third party application I have no idea, although as it seems to be integrated into the IHU as far as the awrning message goes, I suspect the former.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dedicated_short-range_communications

 

[MichaelA]

It appears to be a vehicle to everything data communication system used in Japan. Presumably as the car is no longer in Japan, it is telling you that the system is not connected. There must be a communication device on the car somewhere. Whether that is a system integrated into a Volvo module or a third party application I have no idea, although as it seems to be integrated into the IHU as far as the awrning message goes, I suspect the former.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dedicated_short-range_communications

Thanks, I wonder if that is this thing we noticed on the passenger side. Looks like some transponder or something, maybe for auto-tolls or something as suggested. Going to have to figure out how to turn it off as there's nothing in the menu.

 

[HPsauce]

It's this: VICS see also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_Information_and_Communication_System
A bit like TMC here.
So it "may" be configured in the SatNav, or if that's been localised to you not an option.

 

[MichaelA]

It's this: VICS see also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_Information_and_Communication_System
A bit like TMC here.
So it "may" be configured in the SatNav, or if that's been localised to you not an option.

Thanks, yeah I just finally found it's a traffic communication system used in Japan. So at least I can remove the fob on the dash. I'll check the settings in the gps to see if I can turn it off. I didn't think about that. I'm downloading the maps for Ireland, but hey, I know from other posts that it's 99% not going to work, but I'm a chancer, so why not try it. Maybe that would help.

Anyway, thanks for that. I'll try turning it off in the GPS.

 

[HPsauce]

I don't think you have RDS-TMC in Ireland either, but if you have a Sensus system it's worth checking if the Real-Time Traffic Information is an option, if you have coverage.
It's a fairly cheap upgrade which I did on mine soon after getting it; it uses your phones hotspot to get internet connectivity for accurate traffic data. Though maybe more use in the UK given our roads are so much busier!

 

[MichaelA]

I don't think you have RDS-TMC in Ireland either, but if you have a Sensus system it's worth checking if the Real-Time Traffic Information is an option, if you have coverage.
It's a fairly cheap upgrade which I did on mine soon after getting it; it uses your phones hotspot to get internet connectivity for accurate traffic data. Though maybe more use in the UK given our roads are so much busier!

Thanks. It looks like it's Sensus Connect (it has the web globe on the center console). I also tried to take the VICS device off, but it's running into the dash in the corner to, I suppose either a fuse or the battery. Just thought, likely the fuse.

How did you get the upgrade? Through a Volvo dealership?

 

[RS3100]

I also tried to take the VICS device off, but it's running into the dash in the corner to, I suppose either a fuse or the battery. Just thought, likely the fuse.

I suspect it might be more than just a fuse. The unit on the dashboard is likely to be the transceiver, similar to continental road toll tags and similar systems, but again, to have the warning appear on the in-car display, it must be interfacing with the car via a connection to the CEM or a dedicated connector on another Volvo module, unless it communicates wirelessly via VOC or through the RTI system.
You may be able to establish more by removing the dashboard end panel with the door open (the panel with the passenger airbag switch in it on RHD cars). It just prizes off and will give you visible access to the area blow where the device is mounted. You should be able to see then whether there is just a single power cable, or a data/combined cable leading from the unit.

 

[HPsauce]

How did you get the upgrade? Through a Volvo dealership

Yes, it's a software update and the dealer has to do it.
IIRC it wasn't very expensive, but the dealer was a bit grumpy when I picked the car up after having it done. It took ages apparently, maybe several hours, and the car needed to be connected to their diagnostic systems throughout, so they couldn't plug any other vehicles in.
Though I suspect the real reason is that they were on a cheapskate (slow) internet connection, so whatever had to be downloaded from the Volvo servers took far too long.
I got the impression that it ended up being a full reload of all the cars software, which seems a bit excessive for an "add-on".
But it's great. My iPhone is paired with the car via Bluetooth (bit of a PITA to do initially but it usually remembers) and provides the hotspot it needs.
Proved it's worth just now on a couple of short journeys as a major junction near us has been totally foobared by Cadent (gas) for a few days with 4-way traffic lights instead of the usual free-flowing mini-roundabouts. There are no obvious ways round so we have to head off in the wrong direction to avoid a 30-minute queue. The RTTI shows graphically how long the queues are.

Though you can get the same/similar data from Google maps, it's really handy having it integrated into the cars SatNav,

 

[HPsauce]

According to "this": https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/topics/article/80ccc8fc7bc5d3a1c0a8015173b85e28 Volvo publication, Ireland only has RDS-TMC via TrafficNav, no RTTI sadly.
But at least my earlier comment re RDS-TMC was wrong and that "should" be enabled in your SEnsus system - but check.

 

[RS3100]

Yes, it's a software update and the dealer has to do it.
IIRC it wasn't very expensive, but the dealer was a bit grumpy when I picked the car up after having it done. It took ages apparently, maybe several hours, and the car needed to be connected to their diagnostic systems throughout, so they couldn't plug any other vehicles in.
Though I suspect the real reason is that they were on a cheapskate (slow) internet connection, so whatever had to be downloaded from the Volvo servers took far too long.
I got the impression that it ended up being a full reload of all the cars software, which seems a bit excessive for an "add-on".
But it's great. My iPhone is paired with the car via Bluetooth (bit of a PITA to do initially but it usually remembers) and provides the hotspot it needs.
Proved it's worth just now on a couple of short journeys as a major junction near us has been totally foobared by Cadent (gas) for a few days with 4-way traffic lights instead of the usual free-flowing mini-roundabouts. There are no obvious ways round so we have to head off in the wrong direction to avoid a 30-minute queue. The RTTI shows graphically how long the queues are.

Though you can get the same/similar data from Google maps, it's really handy having it integrated into the cars SatNav,

On my phone right now, so can't selectively quote with ease, but I have that and more on my Garmin satnav with their Smartphone Link app. Just swap my satnav into whichever vehicle I'm using, and I always have my phone with me anyway. RTTI is a great improvement on the old RDS traffic information which used to require an antenna cable on my old Garmin, but used the power cable as an antenna on the one I have now. Still required several subscriptions for each country you wanted to use it in though, but it's all for free now via the app, plus lifetime European map updates several times per year

 

[MichaelA]

I suspect it might be more than just a fuse. The unit on the dashboard is likely to be the transceiver, similar to continental road toll tags and similar systems, but again, to have the warning appear on the in-car display, it must be interfacing with the car via a connection to the CEM or a dedicated connector on another Volvo module, unless it communicates wirelessly via VOC or through the RTI system.
You may be able to establish more by removing the dashboard end panel with the door open (the panel with the passenger airbag switch in it on RHD cars). It just prizes off and will give you visible access to the area blow where the device is mounted. You should be able to see then whether there is just a single power cable, or a data/combined cable leading from the unit.

Great, thanks. I'll do that. I took off the other panel (driver's side) to get the cables run to the OBD connector but when looking at the passenger side, I saw the airbag switch and backed off. But I'll look that up. Thanks for the advice. I don't even remember it turning on (giving the warning) when I picked up the car, so I'm half thinking I enabled it when I turned on the Internet. I went through the settings and turned off everything related, but that doesn't mean it's enabled by something else. Cheers for that.

 

[MichaelA]

Yes, it's a software update and the dealer has to do it.
IIRC it wasn't very expensive, but the dealer was a bit grumpy when I picked the car up after having it done. It took ages apparently, maybe several hours, and the car needed to be connected to their diagnostic systems throughout, so they couldn't plug any other vehicles in.
Though I suspect the real reason is that they were on a cheapskate (slow) internet connection, so whatever had to be downloaded from the Volvo servers took far too long.
I got the impression that it ended up being a full reload of all the cars software, which seems a bit excessive for an "add-on".
But it's great. My iPhone is paired with the car via Bluetooth (bit of a PITA to do initially but it usually remembers) and provides the hotspot it needs.
Proved it's worth just now on a couple of short journeys as a major junction near us has been totally foobared by Cadent (gas) for a few days with 4-way traffic lights instead of the usual free-flowing mini-roundabouts. There are no obvious ways round so we have to head off in the wrong direction to avoid a 30-minute queue. The RTTI shows graphically how long the queues are.

Though you can get the same/similar data from Google maps, it's really handy having it integrated into the cars SatNav,

Well, it's a Japanese import and the SatNav is stuck on Japan. I tried downloading European maps (just for because I must hate myself) and it immediately told me that the maps weren't compatible "with this car." I was 99.99% sure it wouldn't work. And it didn't. So unless I change the IAM I'm foobared myself, like that junction. So, unfortunately, no SatNav. I've looked at this module to install behind the dash which gives Apple Carplay, and that would get me the Google, Apple and Waze maps, so that's at least something. Thanks for letting me know, though. It's good to know it's there (if I get the IAM replaced in the future).

 

[MichaelA]

I suspect it might be more than just a fuse. The unit on the dashboard is likely to be the transceiver, similar to continental road toll tags and similar systems, but again, to have the warning appear on the in-car display, it must be interfacing with the car via a connection to the CEM or a dedicated connector on another Volvo module, unless it communicates wirelessly via VOC or through the RTI system.
You may be able to establish more by removing the dashboard end panel with the door open (the panel with the passenger airbag switch in it on RHD cars). It just prizes off and will give you visible access to the area blow where the device is mounted. You should be able to see then whether there is just a single power cable, or a data/combined cable leading from the unit.

Is there any issue with taking off the panel with that air bag switch? It's on the passenger's side and I posted something about being nervous taking that off. I can't find anything on taking that off really. If you pry that off, will it mess with the switch or set off the airbag?

 

[RS3100]

Is there any issue with taking off the panel with that air bag switch? It's on the passenger's side and I posted something about being nervous taking that off. I can't find anything on taking that off really. If you pry that off, will it mess with the switch or set off the airbag?

No. The wiring to the back of the switch is on a loom. There is plenty of slack to enable the cover to be removed. If necessary, as long as the ignition is off you can unplug the connector at the back of the switch to remove the panel completely, and plug it in again before switching the ignition on. That shouldn't be necessary though. You should be able to see beneath the dash where the module's wiring drops through and hopefully get an idea what's what. If you need more access to remove it, the next step would be to remove the glovebox rather than trying to work through the side panel.

 

[MichaelA]

No. The wiring to the back of the switch is on a loom. There is plenty of slack to enable the cover to be removed. If necessary, as long as the ignition is off you can unplug the connector at the back of the switch to remove the panel completely, and plug it in again before switching the ignition on. That shouldn't be necessary though. You should be able to see beneath the dash where the module's wiring drops through and hopefully get an idea what's what. If you need more access to remove it, the next step would be to remove the glovebox rather than trying to work through the side panel.

That's brilliant, and I found the thing. While I wasn't able to access the cables, I think I would need to take out the glove box now (pictures below). So if anyone else reads this, post, here's what solved it!

As mentioned by Tony1, this is a combination of the DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communication Unit) and the VICS (Japanese traffic aid) sensor (on dash). The DSRC is made by Volvo and attached to the roof of the glove box. I found two plugs hanging down and a third attached to the DSRC itself, so looks like there was something else added. I removed the plug and the unit and the warning is gone (will try to remove the VICS later).

I road tested and there were no other errors. I took it out before taking a picture originally, so the box (a box with a holder) was connected just in front of where the cables are in the first pic below, not in the open box to the center where the manuals go.