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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-6800SIGNAL TOO LOW - PERMANENT FAULT
2004 Volvo V70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2
Signal Too Low - Permanent Fault
2004 Volvo V70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2SECTION Signal Too Low - Permanent Fault
Signal too low. Permanent fault
Checking component and wiring
Check cable between engine control module (ECM) #A38 (#A38) and turbocharger (TC) control valve #2 for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Remedy as necessary
Other information:
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box, B5244T5, B5254T2 Connecting the Breakout Box.
- To access/replace the turbocharger (TC) control valve, see Replacing the turbocharger (TC) control valve, B5244T5, B5254T2 Service and Repair.
- Turbocharger (TC) control valve #1 has Ubat power supply from the system relay.
- For information about signals, see Signal specification Signal Description / Specification.
Continue - Verification
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Verification
Verification
Verification
Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.
- Ignition off.
- Reinstall connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on.
- Activate turbocharger (TC) control valve
- A click should be heard from the turbocharger (TC) control valve.
- Check that the function is OK.
Is function OK ?
Yes - VERIFIED
No - VERIFICATION FAILEDPAPER
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VERIFIED - Fault Found
VERIFICATION FAILED - 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 - FAULT-TRACING FAILED
No - Attempt New Test
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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED
Attempt New Test - Checking component and wiring
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.