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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO2004V70 L5-2.5L TURBO VIN 59 B5254T2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONMANUFACTURER CODE CHARTSECM CODES (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE)ECM-3300SIGNAL MISSING - PERMANENT FAULT
2004 Volvo V70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2
Signal Missing - Permanent Fault
2004 Volvo V70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2SECTION Signal Missing - Permanent Fault
Signal missing. Permanent fault
Checking connector
- Ignition off
- Check ignition coil connector for contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
- Reinstall components, reconnect connectors etc.
- Start the engine and let it idle.
Engine should fire on all cylinders.
If the engine is OK it means that the cause of the fault has been loose connections in the connector.
Other information
- To access/replace the ignition coil, see Replacing ignition coils, B5244T5, B5254T2 Service and Repair.
- For information about signals, see Signal specification Signal Description / Specification.
Is the engine idling evenly?
Yes - Fault Found
No - Checking wiring and components
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Checking wiring and components
Check signal cable between ignition coil #1 and control module:
- #A31 (#A31) (ECM 3300)
- #A30 (#A30) (ECM 3310)
- #A50 (#A50) (ECM 3320)
- #A52 (#A52) (ECM 3330)
- #A51 (#A51) (ECM 3340)
and the power supply between system relay #3 and ignition coil #4 for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- Connecting the breakout box/accessing the control module, see Connecting the breakout box, B5244T5, B5254T2 Connecting the Breakout Box.
- To access/replace the ignition coil, see Replacing ignition coils, B5244T5, B5254T2 Service and Repair.
- For information about signals, see Signal specification Signal Description / Specification.
Continue - Verification
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Verification
Verification
Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.
- Ignition off
- Reconnect connectors, reinstall components etc.
- Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle.
The engine must fire on all cylinders.
Is the engine idling evenly?
Yes - VERIFIED
No - VERIFICATION FAILED
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VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information
VERIFIED - Fault Found
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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 - FAULT-TRACING FAILED
No - Attempt New Test
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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED
Attempt New Test - Checking connector
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.