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Reading Off Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)






Reading off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), climate control

Fault-tracing information
There are two types of climate control, electronic (ECC) and manual climate control (MCC/STD).
Both systems have built in diagnostic functions, although only the electronic climate control system can communicate with the VIDA PC.
Electronic climate control (ECC) has a stageless setting blower fan switch and two Separate buttons for both A/C-and REC- functions.
Manual climate control has blower fan switch with fixed positions and a REC function button (cars with air conditioning (A/C), also a button for the air conditioning (A/C) function).









Is the car equipped with electronic climate control

Yes - Query

No - Reading off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) manual climate control (MCC/STD)

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Reading off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) manual climate control (MCC/STD)
Read off the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in the manual climate control system according to Diagnostic functions MCC Diagnostic Functions MCC.
Note the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

Note! Exceptions for diagnostic trouble code (DTC) MCC 1-1-1 for certain control modules. Applies when the orange indicator LED flashes but the control module flashes 1-1-1. For information refer to Diagnostic functions MCC Diagnostic Functions MCC





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Query




Connecting

Connecting the Volvo Scan Tool (ST)
The Volvo Scan Tool (ST) must be connected to the VIDA PC and data link connector (DLC) in the passenger compartment.





Is the Volvo Scan Tool (ST) connected and switched on?

Yes - Reading off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) electronic climate control (ECC)

No - Connecting Volvo Scan Tool (ST)

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Connecting Volvo Scan Tool (ST)








- Ignition off.
Insert the blue memory cassette in the Volvo Scan Tool (ST).
Connect adapter 951 1457 Adaptor 951 1457 Adaptor to the cable 951 1458 Scan tool cable 6 meters 951 1458 Scan Tool Cable 6 Meters.
Connect VIDA communication cable between adapter and VIDA PC.
Connect cable 951 1458 Scan tool cable 6 meters 951 1458 Scan Tool Cable 6 Meters from Volvo Scan Tool (ST) to the data link connector (DLC) in the passenger compartment.
Switch on the Volvo Scan Tool (ST) switch.





Continue - Reading off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) electronic climate control (ECC)

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Reading off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) electronic climate control (ECC)




- Ignition on.
Read off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)






Numeric Result 0 - DONE

Numeric Result -8 - Communication problems

Numeric Result -1 - Communication problems

Numeric Result -2 - Communication problems

Numeric Result -3 - Communication problems

Numeric Result -4 - Communication problems

Numeric Result -5 - Communication problems

Numeric Result -6 - Communication problems

Numeric Result -7 - Communication problems

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Communication problems




Communication has been interrupted for one of the following reasons:
- The cable is disconnected
- The Volvo Scan Tool (ST) is disconnected
- Communication problems in the VIDA application
- Check that the adapter is correctly connected to the Volvo Scan Tool (ST).
- Check that the VIDA cable is correctly connected to the adapter junction box and VIDA cart.
- Check that the power cable is correctly connected to the battery and Volvo Scan Tool (ST).
- Ensure that VIDA memory cassette is inserted into the Volvo Scan Tool (ST).
- Check that the junction box switch is on.
- Try to establish communication again or exit reading off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
Depending on the communication fault, select one of the the following alternatives.
1. Try again.
2. Fault-trace the communication problems.
3. Stop fault-tracing.

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Communication problems




Communication has been interrupted for one of the following reasons:
- The cable is disconnected
- Ignition off
The fault could also have been stored by a communication problem when the engine was started.
- Check that the data link connector (DLC) cable is secure.
- Try to establish communication again or exit reading off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
Depending on the communication fault, select one of the the following alternatives.
1. Try again.
2. Fault-trace the communication problems.
3. Stop fault-tracing.

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Checking communication





Checking communication with ECC control module

Checking power supply




- Ignition on.
- Volvo Scan Tool (ST) connected to data link connector (DLC).
Power up the Volvo Scan Tool (ST) and check that the display lights.









Does the display light?

Yes - Checking communication with the ABS system

No - Checking Volvo Scan Tool (ST)

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Checking Volvo Scan Tool (ST)





Checking communication equipment

Checking power supply




- Ignition on.
Connect Volvo Scan Tool (ST) to the data link connector (DLC) and turn on power supply using the switch on the adapter box.
Check the Volvo Scan Tool (ST) display.

Does the display light?

Yes - Checking wiring

No - Checking power supply to the data link connector (DLC)

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Checking power supply to the data link connector (DLC)




- Ignition off.
- Disconnect Volvo Scan Tool (ST) and remove connector from the data link connector (DLC).
Connect a voltmeter between the data link connector (DLC) terminal 16 and ground.









The voltmeter should read battery voltage.

OK - Checking power ground to the data link connector (DLC)

Not OK - Checking the fuse and the cable

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Checking the fuse and the cable
Check fuse and cable between data link connector (DLC) terminal 16 and battery positive terminal for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault and a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.





Continue - FAULT FOUND

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Checking power ground to the data link connector (DLC)




- Ignition off.
Connect an ohmmeter between the data link connector (DLC) terminal 4 and ground.









The ohmmeter should read 0 ohms.

OK - Checking data link connector (DLC) signal ground

Not OK - Checking for an open-circuit

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Checking for an open-circuit
Check cable between data link connector (DLC) terminal 4 and ground terminal for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.









Continue - FAULT FOUND

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Checking data link connector (DLC) signal ground




- Ignition off.
Connect an ohmmeter between the data link connector (DLC) terminal 5 and ground.









The ohmmeter should read 0 ohms.

OK - Checking power supply to the adapter box

Not OK - Checking for an open-circuit

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Checking for an open-circuit
Check cable between data link connector (DLC) terminal 5 and ground terminal for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.









Continue - Verification

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Checking power supply to the adapter box




- Ignition on.
- Volvo Scan Tool (ST) connected to the data link connector (DLC).
- Disconnect the Volvo Scan Tool (ST) wiring at the adapter box.
Connect a voltmeter between ground and 25-pin connector terminals:
- 15 (to data link connector (DLC))
- 20 (to data link connector (DLC))
- 21 (to data link connector (DLC))
- 22 (to data link connector (DLC))









The voltmeter should read battery voltage in all readings.

OK - Checking power ground to the adapter box

Not OK - Replacing component

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Replacing component
Try with new wiring to the Volvo Scan Tool (ST).

Continue - Verification

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Checking power ground to the adapter box




- Ignition off.
- Volvo Scan Tool (ST) wiring connected to the data link connector (DLC).
- Wiring disconnected from the adapter box.
Connect a voltmeter between ground and the 25-pin connector terminals:
- 23 (to data link connector (DLC))
- 24 (to data link connector (DLC))
- 25 (to data link connector (DLC))









The ohmmeter should read 0 ohms in all readings.

OK - Checking power supply to Volvo Scan Tool (ST)

Not OK - Replacing component

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Checking power supply to Volvo Scan Tool (ST)








- Ignition on.
- Volvo Scan Tool (ST) wiring connected to the data link connector (DLC).
- Connect Volvo Scan Tool (ST) to the adapter box.
- Disconnect the 3-pin connector.
- Power switch on the adapter box ON.
Connect a voltmeter between 3-pin connector terminals:
- #1 (to data link connector (DLC)) and ground
- #3 (to data link connector (DLC)) and ground









The voltmeter should read 7-9 V between terminal 3 and ground, and battery voltage between terminal 1 and ground.

OK - Checking ground to Volvo Scan Tool (ST)

Not OK - Replacing component

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Replacing component
Try a new adapter box.

Continue - Verification

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Checking ground to Volvo Scan Tool (ST)








- Ignition off.
- Cabling to Volvo Scan Tool (ST) connected to the data link connector (DLC).
- 3-pin connector disconnected from Volvo Scan Tool (ST).
Connect an ohmmeter between the 3-pin connector terminal 2 (to the data link connector (DLC)) and ground.









The ohmmeter should read 0 ohms.

OK - Checking display activation

Not OK - Replacing component

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Checking display activation




- Ignition off.
- Connect Volvo Scan Tool (ST) to the adapter box and wiring.
- Connect Volvo Scan Tool (ST) to the data link connector (DLC).
- Ignition on.
Turn on power supply using the switch on the adapter box.
Check the Volvo Scan Tool (ST) display.

Does the display light?

Yes - Fault-tracing information

No - Replacing component

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Fault-tracing information
- The fault was probably caused by loose connections in connectors or wiring. Check the Volvo Scan Tool (ST), adapter box, wiring and data link connector (DLC) for contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.

Continue - Verification

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Replacing component
Try a new Volvo Scan Tool (ST).

Continue - Verification

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Checking wiring








- Ignition off.
- Disconnect Volvo Scan Tool (ST).
- Disconnect wiring 1/6 meters.
Connect an ohmmeter between the 16-pin and 25-pin connectors according to the table below:














The ohmmeter should read 0 ohms in all readings.

OK - Checking for a short-circuit in the wiring

Not OK - Replacing component

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Checking for a short-circuit in the wiring








- Ignition off.
- Wiring 1/6 meters disconnected.
To find a short-circuit, all terminals/wires in the cable must be checked for a short-circuit to each other. Take readings in the 16-pin connector.
Connect an ohmmeter between the 16-pin connector terminal pins:
- #1 and the other terminals
- #2 and the other terminals
Take readings for the other terminals in the same way.









The ohmmeter should read infinite resistance for all readings.

OK - Checking communication with other diagnostic systems

Not OK - Replacing component

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Checking communication with other diagnostic systems








- Ignition off.
- Connect Volvo Scan Tool (ST) to the adapter box and wiring.
- Connect Volvo Scan Tool (ST) to the data link connector (DLC) and turn on the power supply using the switch on the adapter box.
- Ignition on.
Try to establish communication with the ABS control module by reading off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).





Has communication been established?

Yes - Fault-tracing information

No - Replacing component

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Replacing component
Try a new Volvo Scan Tool (ST) and adapter box.


Continue - Verification

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Checking communication with the ABS system




- Ignition on.
- Volvo Scan Tool (ST) connected to data link connector (DLC).
Try to establish communication with ABS system by reading the status for the stop (brake) lamp switch.









Has communication with the ABS system been established?

Yes - Check communication cable, power supply and ground for ECC control module

No - Checking the communication cable

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Checking the communication cable
Since the ABS system communication is not working either this indicates that there is a fault on the circuit between the connected control modules in the circuit and data link connector (DLC).
Check cable between data link connector (DLC) terminal 7 and the connected control modules for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault , short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault , and for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Check data link connector (DLC) connector for contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.

Hint: For further information about the circuit to data link connector (DLC), see appropriate Wiring Diagram.

If no faults are detected, Check Volvo Scan Tool (ST).
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- Connection of breakout box to ECC control module, refer to Connection of breakout box ECC Connection of Breakout Box ECC.
- Voltage on communication cable should be approximately 9-11 V with ignition on. If the Volvo Scan Tool (ST) is connected these values do not apply. For other signals, refer to Signal specification ECC Signal Specification ECC.














Continue - Verification

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Check communication cable, power supply and ground for ECC control module.
Check that fuse 31 is intact. If the fuse is blown, check the circuit after the fuse for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.

Hint: For further information about the circuit after the fuse, refer to Wiring Diagram.

Then replace the fuse.
Check connector on the ECC control module for contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault
Check cable between data link connector (DLC) terminal 7 and ECC control module #A30 for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Check power supply to ECC control module #B5 for open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Check ground lead between ECC control module #A23 and ground terminal for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- Connection of breakout box to ECC control module, refer to Connection of breakout box ECC Connection of Breakout Box ECC.
- Voltage on communication cable should be approximately 9-11 V with ignition on. If the Volvo Scan Tool (ST) is connected these values do not apply. For other signals, refer to Signal specification ECC Signal Specification ECC.


















Continue - Verification

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Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied as follows.












- Ignition off
- Reconnect connectors, reinstall components.
- ECC control module connected
- Ignition on.
- Volvo Scan Tool (ST) connected to data link connector (DLC).
Try to establish communication with the ECC system by reading off the communication status with the power unit.









Was communication established with the ECC system?

Yes - Fault has been remedied

No - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




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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Fault-tracing information




Fault-tracing communication problems is now finished.

Do you want to try establishing communication again?

Yes - Repeat test

No - Exit test

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