2020+ Volvo idle shutdown hack

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by DonnyDiesel, May 3, 2020.

  1. GraziTheMan

    GraziTheMan Bobtail Member

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    Would you perhaps care to expand upon this solution?
     
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    .... Because it's free from Volvo remote diagnostics through the satellite uplink.
    Get educated on the truck you own it's pretty amazing the technology Volvo has
     
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    The temperature sensor is a variable resistor.
    Modifying the resistance value will trick the computer into thinking it's a different temperature...