1992 Volvo 240 GL, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Retrieving Codes

  1. Locate diagnostic unit, and remove its cover. Connect selector cable to socket No. 6. Turn ignition to ON position. Enter control function No. 1 (retrieving codes) by pressing push button one time for at least one second and no more than 3 seconds.
  2. Watch Red LED, and count number of flashes in 3-flash series. Flash series are separated by 3-second intervals. See Figure . Note all codes. Only 3 separate codes can be stored at once. If no codes are stored, LED will flash a 1-1-1 to indicate ignition system is operating properly.
  3. If a fault code is received, refer to the IGNITION SYSTEM FAULT CODES  table. Depress push button again, and check for additional codes. Depress push button a third time if necessary. If first code repeats, no other codes are present.
  4. Diagnostic system memory is full when 3 codes are present. Those codes must be repaired before further codes can be retrieved.
IGNITION SYSTEM FAULT CODES

Code Fault Repair
1-1-1 No Faults N/A
1-4-2 ECU Replace ECU
1-4-3  Knock Sensor Signal (1)
1-4-4  Fuel System Load Signal (1)
2-1-4  Impulse Sensor Signal (1)
2-2-4  Coolant Temperature Sensor (1)
2-3-4  Throttle Switch Signal (1)
2-4-1  EGR System (1)
4-1-3  EGR Temperature Sensor (1)
(1) See FAULT CODE TESTING under SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - IGNITION SYSTEM.
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