Signal Too Low

2004 Volvo S80 L6-2.9L Turbo VIN 91 B6294TSECTION Signal Too Low





Signal too low. Intermittent fault

Checking the connectors and components








- Check the connector for the door node and door mirror. Check for contact resistance and oxidation.
Remedy as necessary
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on.
Test the door mirror function by changing its position and reading off the end values registered by the door mirror potentiometer.

Hint: The end values for the door mirror potentiometer should be between approximately 1 V and 4 V.

Other information:
- To access the door mirror, see Door mirror, replacing Door Mirror, Replacing
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals.









Does the door mirror potentiometer operate correctly?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - Checking a faulty signal

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Checking a faulty signal
Check the cable between the control module #25A and the door mirror potentiometer terminal #1. Check for an open-circuit. Check for a short-circuit to ground.

DDM/PDM-0031 Door mirror potentiometer, signal too low
Check the cable between control module #9A and door mirror potentiometer #9. Check for a short-circuit to ground.

DDM/PDM-0033 Door mirror potentiometer, signal too low
Check the cable between control module #10A and door mirror potentiometer #10. Check for a short-circuit to ground.

Other information:
- For further information about signals and other values, see Signal specification Signal Specification, Driver Door Module (DDM) / Passenger Door Module (PDM)
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals.









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 - Exit fault-tracing

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Attempt New Test - Checking the connectors and components

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