Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information

2003 Volvo XC70SECTION Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information

Condition 

Fig 1: Identifying Power Seat Backrest Rake Motor
GLL104965Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Motor 2 controls the backrest rake. Motor 2 must be activated before the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) can be detected. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) PSM-0032 is stored if motor 2 does not run despite M2+ being activated and the power seat module registering +12 V on the M2+ signal cable.

Possible Source 

  • Open-circuit in signal cable M2+.
  • Blown fuse (11C/4).

Fault symptom[s] 

  • The angle of the backrest cannot be adjusted.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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