Signal Missing. Permanent Fault

2004 Volvo V70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2SECTION Signal Missing. Permanent Fault





Signal missing. Permanent fault

Checking wiring




- Ignition on
- Try to activate the motor.

Hint: The resistance between #1E and #2E must be approximately 0 ohms.

Check the cable between the power seat module (PSM) #1E and the motor. Check for an open-circuit. See Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Remedy as necessary.
If no fault is found, try replacing the motor.

Other information:
- To access or replace the motor, see Electric motor cushion, replacing Service and Repair
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box, power seat module (PSM) Connecting the Breakout Box, Power Seat Module (PSM)
- For information about signals, see Signal specification, Power seat module Signal Specification, Power Seat Module (PSM).














Continue - Verification

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Verification
Activate the motor.





Does the motor operate as it should?

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 - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking wiring

FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

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RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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