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Signal Too Low






Signal too low

Status message

Note! To obtain the correct status message:




- Ignition on.




- Set mode selector to E.
- Wait approx. 30 seconds.
- Set mode selector to S.
- Wait approx. 30 seconds.





Does the Volvo Scan Tool (ST) display PERMANENT FAULT?

Yes - Checking the mode selector controls

No - Intermittent fault

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Checking the mode selector controls








- Ignition off.
- Remove mode selector from center console.
Check that the mode selector control moves easily and does not stick. Ensure that the W button does not stick in the depressed position.
Shake the driving mode selector and check there are no loose components in the switch.





Is the mode selector OK?

Yes - Checking mode selector resistance

No - Replacing mode selector

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Replacing mode selector








- Ignition off.
- Mode selector removed
Try a new mode selector.

Select "Continue" when the fault has been repaired.

Continue - Verification

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Checking mode selector resistance








- Ignition off.
- Disconnect the mode selector.
Connect an ohmmeter between the mode selector connector terminal:
- 3 and 5 with the mode selector in position E
- 2 and 5 with the mode selector in position S
- 2 and 3 with the W button up









The ohmmeter should read infinite resistance for all readings.

OK - Checking signal wiring MS1

Not OK - Replacing mode selector

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Checking signal wiring MS1




- Ignition off.
- Connect mode selector.
- Ignition on.




- Read off mode selector sensor signal MS1
- Set mode selector to E.

Does the mode selector sensor signal MS1 display HIGH?

Yes - Checking for a short-circuit

No - Checking for a short-circuit

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Checking for a short-circuit




- Ignition on.
- Mode selector connected.
Check the cable between the mode selector connector terminal 2 and transmission control module (TCM) #B16 for an intermittent open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.









Select "Continue" when the fault has been repaired.

Continue - Verification

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Checking for a short-circuit




- Ignition on.
- Mode selector connected.
Check the cable between the mode selector connector terminal 3 and transmission control module (TCM) #B17 for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.









Select "Continue" when the fault has been repaired.

Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After repairs have been completed they must be verified as follows to ensure that the fault has been eliminated:




- Ignition off.
- Reconnect the connectors, reinstall components etc.
- Ignition on.
- Go into scrolling values.
- Read off the mode selector position.
Check positions E, S and W.





Are all positions OK?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Status message

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Intermittent fault





Signal too low. Intermittent fault

Intermittent fault




- Check W button does not stick down in the depressed position and operates smoothly without catching.
- Check the cable between the mode selector connector terminal 2 and transmission control module (TCM) #B16 for an intermittent short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.
- Check the cable between the driving mode selector connector terminal 3 and transmission control module (TCM) #B17 for an intermittent short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.





Select "Continue" when the fault has been repaired.

Continue - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
If the fault is intermittent, do not verify fault-tracing if the fault does not recur.
It is possible to view the information again, or leave fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Do you want to view the information again?

Yes - Attempt New Test

No - FAULT FOUND

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Attempt New Test - Status message

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