Faulty Signal

2003 Volvo V70 2.4 L5-2.4L VIN 61 B5244SSECTION Faulty Signal





Faulty signal

Checking components and wiring

Hint: The outside temperature sensor for the engine control module (ECM) is in the left-hand door mirror.




- Ignition on
- Read off the outside temperature in Volts. Check that it matches the value in the table. See Outer temperature sensor Outer Temperature Sensor
- Ignition off.
Check the engine control module (ECM) and outside temperature sensor connectors. Check for contact resistance and oxidation.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- For information about signals, see Signal specification Signal Description / Specification
- To access or replace the outside temperature sensor, see Outside temperature sensor door mirror, replacing Outside Temperature Sensor Door Mirror, Replacing
- To fault-trace the wiring and terminals, see Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals.










Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Verification

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








- Ignition off
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on.
Read off the outside temperature in Volts. Check that it matches the value in the table. See Outer temperature sensor Outer Temperature Sensor.





Is the value within its permitted range?

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 - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

No - Attempt New Test

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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

Attempt New Test - Checking components and wiring

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