Ground Circuit Checks

1991 Volvo 740 Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic, AW70LSECTION Ground Circuit Checks

Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect ohmmeter between ignition control unit terminals No. 20 and 14, and ground. See Fig 1 . Resistance should be zero ohms.

Fig 1: Identifying Electronic Control Unit Terminals (Ignition)
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