Diagnostic Functions: Overview

2004 Volvo V70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2SECTION Overview





Diagnostic functions

Overview
See Overview. General Overview

Misfire diagnostic
See Misfire diagnostics Misfire Diagnostics.

Camshaft diagnostics (CVVT)
See Camshaft diagnostics (CVVT) Camshaft Diagnostics (CVVT).

Leak diagnostics (certain markets only)
To minimize false detection of leakage, new software has been released for the Engine control module (ECM). The software has been released afterwards, in order of priority, started at the end of 2006.
To check the current software version, see Vehicle communication in VIDA.
The improved software version makes diagnostics more robust and durable against aging and wear of the leak diagnostic unit. It affects strategies, behavior and to a degree also read off parameters.
- Leak diagnostics, original version (-2004) Leak Diagnostics, Original Version (-2004)
- Leak diagnostics, original version (2005-) Leak Diagnostics, Original Version (2005-)
- Leak diagnostics, improved version (2002-) Leak Diagnostics, Improved Version (2002-)

Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) diagnostic
See Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) diagnostic Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Diagnostic.

Three-way catalytic converter (TWC) diagnostics
S60/ S80/ V70/ V70XC/ XC70:
See Three-way catalytic converter (TWC) diagnostics Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) Diagnostics.
XC90:
See Catalytic converter diagnostic Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) Diagnostics.

Fuel pressure regulation, diagnostics (only vehicles with demand controlled fuel pumps)
See Fuel pressure regulation, diagnostics Fuel Pressure Regulation, Diagnostics.

Oil level sensor, diagnostics (2004-, certain markets and models only)
See Oil level sensor, diagnostics Testing and Inspection.

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