Charged Too Long

2003 Volvo V70 2.4 L5-2.4L VIN 61 B5244SSECTION Charged Too Long





Charged too long

Checking the charge voltage




- Start the engine.
- Connect a voltmeter between the battery terminals.
Battery voltage should be over 16 V.





Is the battery voltage OK?

Yes - Intermittent fault

No - Checking the charging system

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Checking the charging system
Check the charging system for too low charging voltage.


Continue - Fault-tracing information

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Intermittent fault
- Check the control module's connector as well as the battery's and alternator's connections for loose connections, contact resistance, and oxidation according to: Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults
- Check the cable connection of fuse 11B/1 for contact resistance and oxidation according to: Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults


Continue - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
If the fault is intermittent, do not verify fault-tracing if the fault does not recur.
It is possible to view the information again, or leave fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Do you want to view the information again?

Yes - Attempt New Test

No - Fault Found

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Attempt New Test - Checking the charge voltage

FAULT FOUND - DONE

DONE - DONE

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RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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