Faulty Signal

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





Faulty signal

Checking the position sensor




- Ignition on
- Depress the brake pedal. Move the gear selector to "Quickshift" position
- Move the gear selector to + and check that the gear selection is updated in the display on the combined instrument panel. Move the gear selector to -. Check that the gear selection is updated.

Was the function OK?

Yes - No Fault Found

No - Checking the wiring and component

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Checking the wiring and component
Try a new gear shift selector control module.

Other information
- To access or replace the gear shift selector control module, see Printed circuit board gear selector assembly / top panel Geartronic, replacing Printed Circuit Board Gear Selector Assembly/Top Panel Geartronic, Replacing.

Continue - Verification

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Verification

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




- Ignition on
- Depress the brake pedal. Move the gear selector to "Quickshift" position
- Move the gear selector to + and check that the gear selection is updated in the display on the combined instrument panel. Move the gear selector to -. Check that the gear selection is updated.

Was the function OK?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - 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 - Exit Fault-Tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking the position sensor

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