2009 Volvo V70FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Handset Unit LEDS

Fig 1: Identifying Handset Unit LEDS
GLL167028Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

LED 1 indicates the battery charge level: 

  • Green:  The battery is fully charged.
  • Flashing green:  Battery charging.
  • Yellow:  Battery half charged.
  • Red:  Battery discharged. In the event of a red indication, place the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor in the charging cradle or connect the power cable from the glove compartment.

LED 2 indicates the result of the breath test. 

  • Green:  Approved breath sample (less than 0.1 blood alcohol content). A message indicating an approved breath test appears in the Driver information module (DIM) and the vehicle can be started. If a new start attempt is made within 30 minutes, the vehicle can be started without a new breath test having to be performed. If this is possible a message appears in the Driver information module (DIM).
  • Yellow:  The breath sample has a high alcohol content (0.1 - the country's statutory blood alcohol content limit). A message appears in the driver information module (DIM) and the vehicle can be started, but Volvo recommends waiting and taking another breath test later.
  • Red:  The breath test has not been approved (higher than the country's statutory blood alcohol content limit). The vehicle cannot be started without activating the BYPASS function.

LED 3 indicates whether the device is ready for a breath test: 

  • Green:  The Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor is ready for a breath test to be taken.
  • Flashing yellow:  The device prepares itself by reading the temperature, testing the pump and heating up the fuel cell. This can take longer at colder temperatures.
  • Red:  The test has failed. This may be due to moisture in the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor or that the inhibitor has been affected by a radio transmitter, for example.
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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.