Transient Surge Protector

1991 Volvo 940 Turbo, 4D Sedan, AW71SECTION Transient Surge Protector
  1. Disconnect ECU connector. See Figure and Figure . Turn ignition on. Connect DVOM between terminal No. 1 on ECU connector and ground. DVOM should read battery voltage. If battery voltage is not present, measure voltage on transient surge protector connector. Transient surge protector is clipped to ECU.
  2. Terminals No. 1, 2 and 4 should have battery voltage. Check for continuity between terminal No. 3 and ground. If only terminals No. 1 and 4 have voltage when terminal No. 3 is grounded, replace transient surge protector.
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