Faulty Signal. Permanent Fault

2001 Volvo C70 Coupe L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 53 B5234T3SECTION Faulty Signal. Permanent Fault





Faulty signal. Permanent fault

Checking fuses and wiring
- Check that fuse 4 in the in the integrated relay/fusebox in the engine compartment is intact.
If fuse 4 is intact, check cable between control module #9 and fuse for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
If the fuse 4 has blown check the wiring to the control module for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault and a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault. Then replace the fuse.

Other information:
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the ABS breakout box Connecting the ABS Breakout Box.













Was a fault detected?

Yes - Replacing component

No - Verification

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Replacing component




- Ignition off.
Try a new ABS control module according to Replacing the control module Service and Repair.

Select Continue when the fault has been remedied.

Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

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








- Ignition off.
- Reconnect components, connectors etc.
- Test drive car according to Test driving .
Read off the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) status.





Is the status INTERMITTENT?

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 - Checking fuses and wiring

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