Drive/Pilot Assist retrofit on MY21-22

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cormaceo
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Post by cormaceo »

Hi,

New member here...

Previous S80 2.5t owner now looking to upgrade my Merc.

I saw pilot assist can't be retrofitted to MY21-22 years? Not available as an accessory upgrade?
https://accessories.volvocars.com/en-ie ... ll/all/all

Volvo dealer here thinks it' can't be done; and they don't have the spec I'm looking for available...

I wanted to message "Skimm" who said they were able to get the upgrade through their Volvo dealer... or if anyone else has managed that?
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2325

They said;
"So they proceeded to contact some senior tech guys at Volvo, to see if they can override the car's software to accept the upgrade - as the hardware is already there.

It took a few days to sort out but eventually they pretty much 'hacked' my car's system and managed to upload new software. "

Sounds like these "senior tech guys" are the key! :) :D

Anyone have experience of retrofitting to >MY20 ??

(Can't DM as I've too few posts as of yet...)

cormaceo
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Post by cormaceo »

Not sure on the etiquette of this here... but... bump!

Apologies!
blastpipe
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Post by blastpipe »

If you want that functionality you would be best to find the right car from another dealer.
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cormaceo
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Post by cormaceo »

Thansk blastpipe... I would if I could! :)
All inscription expression 2022 versions seem to be gone... this is the only one I found, and then it's model year 2023 "core" which is more expensive.
cormaceo
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Post by cormaceo »

Well, I bought the car anyway! Very happy with it...

Here's hoping that at some point in the future the pilot/drive/intellisafe assist upgrade will be available!
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