Technical Update: Pandora CAN Protocols and Climate Control Support

We are excited to announce a major software update for Pandora systems, effective from June 6. This update significantly enhances the capabilities of our systems in terms of the CAN protocol base and their functionality with digital vehicle buses. This update not only adds support for new car models but also expands the functionalities for existing models.

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New Car Models with Climate Control Support.
Our engineers have added five more car models to our already extensive support list:

 
Ford Ranger IV (2024)
(Model code: 1246)

 
Volvo XC60 II re. hybrid diesel (2022)
(Model code: 1500)

 
Toyota C-HR II hybrid (2023)
(Model code: 2149)

 
Kia Bongo IV (2004-2012)
(Model code: 3217)

 
Alfa Romeo Giulia II (952) (2022)
(Model code: 4301)

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Expanded Functionality for Existing Car Models.
The update also includes new functionalities for working with digital buses in current car models, specifically for controlling climate systems. The following models now have added climate control statuses and commands:

 
Skoda Scala I (2023)
(Model code: 1129)

 
Porsche Taycan I
(Model code: changed to 1418)

 
Audi A5/S5 (F5) (2016)
(Model code: 1417)

 
Audi A7 (C8) (2017)
(Model code: 1417)

 
Audi A6 (C8) (2018)
(Model code: 1417)

 
Land Rover Range Rover V (2021)
(Model code: 1620)

 
Lada Granta
(Model code: 1914)
Added “Neutral” (parking) status

 
Cupra Leon Hybrid (2019)
(Model code: 2019)

 
Lexus GX (2009-2019)
(Model code: 2114)
Added status “T. External”

 
Toyota Prius (50)
(Model code: 2142)
Added statuses and commands via CAN1

 
Lexus ES300h (2012-2015)
(Model code: 2152)
Added “Glass position” status
Added “Algorithm for extending the life of BB batteries on hybrid (electric) cars” mode

 
Toyota Harrier (1999)
(Model code: 2154)
Bean Bus status optimization

 
Mazda CX50 (2021)
(Model code: 2421)

 
Mazda CX60 (2022)
(Model code: 2421)

 
Mazda CX90 (2023)
(Model code: 2421)

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General Enhancements.

 
Time Synchronization Algorithm Optimization

 
Support for DMS-105 BT Door Sensor
Requires updating the system’s Bluetooth interface to version v4.28

 
We encourage our Installers to leverage these enhancements to provide better service and support to our customers. For detailed technical specifications and installation guidelines, please refer to the updated technical documentation.

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