Reading off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)

2003 Volvo XC70SECTION Reading off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON
GLL101051Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.
  • Ignition on
  • Read off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

    If any other codes than BCM-0052 are stored, these must be fault-traced first.

    Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA
    GLL100563Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Were any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) other than BCM-0052 stored? 

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