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Diagnostic functions
Overview
The transmission control module (TCM) (1) has onboard diagnostics (Volvo On-board Diagnostic system) which continuously monitors the TCM input and output signals. A fault in the system will result in the TCM storing a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and the warning lamp in the combined instrument (3) will begin flashing. (There are exceptions however, refer to "Diagnostic trouble codes DTC" ). Information on possible faults and other information as well can be read off from the system in the following ways: Volvo diagnostics: By reading off the output from the Data Link Connector (DLC) (2). OBD II: Using a faulttracing instrument attached to the OBD II socket (6) on the bracket in front of the gear shift (only certain markets, USA and Canada).

Volvo diagnostics

Communication with the system is via the Data Link Connector (DLC) A1. Information can be displayed in three ways: - Flashing LED combinations and pressing buttons on the DLC (2) - Volvo Scan Tool (Diagnostic Key) (5) - Volvo Scan Tool (System Tester) (4) with cassette memory for text readouts (only certain markets, USA and Canada) Using Volvo Diagnostics the following Diagnostic Test Modes (DTMs) can be utilized: DTM 1: Display and erase stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) DTM 2: Receive confirmation that certain system components are operating. DTM 3: Activate system components following a routine of tests. DTM 4: Activate the same components as in DTM 3 but activation takes place component by component, as requested by the operator. DTM 5: Continuous readings from certain sensors in the system. DTM 6: Enter information in the transmission's control system.

General

DTM 1

Stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read off and erased in DTM 1. A short press on the button on the DLC will start the DTC read-off procedure. If the control module replies by flashing code 111 no faults have been registered, so no DTCs have been stored. If the control module replies using any other flashing code sequence it is a DTC that has been stored. Use "Diagnostic trouble codes DTC" to identify the reason for the DTC being set. The control module can store a maximum of five DTCs. The fault must be corrected and the DTC erased before further DTCs can be stored in the

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transmission control module.

Erasing DTCs

It is only possible to clear the data link connector (DLC) of codes after reading off all the codes at least once and the first code stored at least twice. The procedure for erasing stored DTCs is as follows: - Ignition ON - Press the button and hold down for more than five seconds. Release the button. - Wait for the LED to light. - Press the button again and hold down for more than five seconds. Release the button. - Make sure that the DTC's have been cleared by reading off the DTCs again.

Diagnostic Test Mode 2

General
Using DTM 2 it is possible to verify whether certain system components are operating. The test is carried out by activating the components one by one. The control module responds with an acknowledgement code to confirm the activation of a component. In addition to checking the operation of the individual components, this also verifies whether there are breaks or shortcircuits in cables or connectors on the component circuitry. DTM 2 is activated with two short presses on the DLC button.

Activation of DTM 2

- Ignition ON - Move the gear selector to position R and set the mode selector to mode S. - Press twice on the DLC button. The LED starts to blink. - Activate the components in the order shown in the table below. Note! Certain models: The stop (brake) light switch also sends a signal to the control module. Use "SHIFTLOCK OVERRIDE" to move the gear shift selector from the P to the R position at operation 2 in the table below.

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Procedure
Pos R to pos P Pos P to pos R Pos R to pos N Pos N to pos D Pos D to pos 3 Pos 3 to pos L

Component tested Response Code

242 144 241 214 224 234 243

Press W for one 324 second Press E 244 Press S 314 Depress brake pedal 334 for one sec. Fully depress 341 accelerator pedal (AP) to kickdown position

Gear selector in pos P OK Gear selector in pos R OK Gear selector in pos N OK Gear selector in pos D OK Gear selector in pos 3 OK Gear selector in pos L OK Gear selector faulty in this lever position Winter mode OK Economy mode OK Sport mode OK Stop (brake) light switch OK Kickdown switch OK

Diagnostic Test Mode 3

General
DTM 3 enables the system components/functions to be activated in a set order. The testing is performed in a cycle in which each component/function is activated 6 times, with a short interval between each activation. Before each activation there is a short pause. The test cycle is repeated 3 times and then terminates automatically. DTM 3 is activated with three short presses on the DLC button. Note! On cars with Turbo and/or OBD II. When activating operation 6 and 7, according to the

Activating Diagnostic Test Mode 3

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table below, no change/symptom is indicated on the engine, transmission or combined instrument. To check these functions proceed as follows before activating DTM 3: - Ignition OFF - Connect testbox - Connect a voltmeter to the terminal indicated in the table below. Check the voltmeter reading when function is activated. - Ignition ON - Move the gear selector to position P or N. - Engine idling Note! The gear selector must be in position P or N and the car's speed should 0 km/h. - Press the diagnosis button three times. The LED will flash as the components are activated. Use a stethoscope to listen for solenoid clicks. The following components/functions can be activated:

Operation Component
1 Solenoid S1 2 3 4

5 6*

7**

Clicking noise in transmission Solenoid S2 Clicking noise in transmission Solenoid SL Clicking noise in transmission Solenoid STH Clicking noise in transmission. The solenoid only clicks twice, when stopping and when starting. So listen carefully. Warning light in Light blinks combined instrument OBD II Connect a voltmeter malfunction between #20 (#A20) and signal. MILR #45 (#B15). When the component is activated the voltmeter will give a reading that oscillates between 0 V and battery voltage. Torque limit Connect a voltmeter

Function

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8 9 10

between #20 (#A20) and #31 (#B1). When the component is activated the voltmeter will give a reading that oscillates between 0 V and battery voltage. Drive Engine is varying idle compensation at engine speed idle Torque limit Engine is varying idle signal TC2 at idle engine speed Torque limit Engine is varying idle signal TC1 at idle engine speed

signal, Turbo, TCT

*) Certain markets only, USA, Canada **) Only cars with Turbo engines

General

DTM 4

Activating Diagnostic Test Mode 4

DTM 4 activates the same components/functions activated in DTM 3 but activation takes place component by component, only as requested by the operator. The component/function is activated six times in sequence. In DTM 4 the rate of code transmission between the transmission control module TCM and the DLC can be changed from two to ten times the standard rate. After testing, the OBD system automatically exits test function 4. This means that to perform another test, the entire procedure must be repeated from the beginning. DTM 4 is activated with four short presses on the DLC button.

Note! On cars with Turbo and/or OBD II. When activating DTCs 431 and 432 no change/sympton is indicated on the engine, transmission or combined instrument. To check these functions proceed as follows before activating DTM 4: - Ignition OFF - Connect testbox - Connect a voltmeter to the terminals indicated in the table below Note! Check the voltmeter reading when function is activated. - Ignition ON - Move the gear selector to position P or N. - Engine idling (applies to activating DTCs 414, 422 and 423). Note! The gear selector must be in position P or N and the car's speed should be 0 km/h. - Press the DLC button four times. - Enter the selected code. Enter one digit each time the LED comes on. LED begins flashing when the component/function is activated. Use a stethoscope to listen for solenoid clicks. The following components/functions can be

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activated:

311 312 313 342 343 411 412 414 422 423 431

DTC

Standard speed Double standard speed 10x standard speed Solenoid S1 Solenoid S2 Solenoid STH Warning light in combined instrument Drive compensation at idle Torque limit signal TC2 at idle Torque limit signal TC1 at idle, Request for lighting the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MILR), Torque limit signal, Turbo, TCT,

Component

Normal transmission speed Double transmission speed Ten times normal transmission speed Clicking noise in transmission Clicking noise in transmission Clicking noise in transmission. The solenoid only clicks twice, when stopping and when starting. So listen carefully. Light blinks Engine is varying idle engine speed Engine is varying idle engine speed Engine is varying idle engine speed Connect a voltmeter between #20 (#A20) and #45 (#B15). When the component is activated the voltmeter will give a reading that oscillates between 0 V and battery voltage. Connect a voltmeter between #20 (#A20) and #31 (#B1). When the component is activated the voltmeter will give a reading that oscillates between 0 V and battery voltage.
*) Certain markets only, USA, Canada **) Only cars with Turbo engines

Function

432

Diagnostic Test Mode 5

General
Test function 5 continuously reads off values for oil temperature, speed, transmission rpm, transmission and throttle position. The values are continuously updated and shown as flashing codes. These cannot be understood without using the table on the next page. Use the table to convert the code blinks to an reading. The status of the control module's control of the TP

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Activating Diagnostic Test Mode 5

signal and slippage time can also be displayed. The status is read directly from the response codes. Note! The adaptive slippage time function is not yet available as a transmission control module (TCM) function. This will be available in the future. DTM 5 is activated with five short presses on the DLC button.

- Ignition ON - Push the DLC button five times. - Enter the selected code. Enter one digit each time the LED comes on. The LEDs will respond with a flashing code. Use the conversion table to obtain the status readout."Conversion tables"

Code Function
11 5 12 5 13 5

Oil temperature Oil temperature in "Conversion tables" Throttle signal 145 Unadjusted 215 status Adapted Shifting speed 155 Normal 225 status (Not Adjusted available in TCM) 42 Speed Speed in "Conversion 4 tables" . Only when driving 43 Transmission Speed in "Conversion 4 speed rpm tables" . Only when driving 44 Throttle position Throttle opening in 4 "Conversion tables" .

Response

Diagnostic Test Mode 6

General
DTM 6 can be used to enter data in the tranmission control system. The adaptive (selfadjusting) throttle signal and shiftingspeed adjustment functions can be reset. The shifting speed must be reset when the transmission is replaced. Note! DTM 6 has not yet been integrated into the transmission control system. This will be available in the future. It is however possilbe to follow the

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Activating Diagnostic Test Mode 6

method described in this DTM. The operation of the transmission will not be affected. Diagnostic Test Mode 6 is activated by pressing the DLC button six times in quick succession after DTM 5 has been activated.

Activation is in two stages: Reading in DTM 5 and resetting in DTM 6. - Ignition ON - Activate DTM 5 - Select the adaptive function that is to be reset. - Enter the selected code according to the table below. Enter one digit each time the LED comes on. The LEDs will respond with a flashing code. Use the conversion table below to obtain the status readout.

Throttle signal 145 Unadjusted 2 status 15 Adapted 135 Shifting speed 155 Normal 225 status (Not Adjusted available in TCM) - Make a note of the code for the response in DTM 5. - Activate DTM 6 by pressing the DLC button six times within 30 seconds of the response being given. When the LED lights enter the selected code for resetting according to the table below.

Code

125

Function

Response

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125 Throttle signal status 135 Status for shifting speed Once the selected code has been entered, the adaptive value has been reset to its normal value.

Code

Function

OnBoard Diagnostics II (OBD II)

(Only certain markets, USA and Canada) OBD II is a diagnostics system designed to meet legal requirements. Instruments for faulttracing can be plugged in to the OBD II socket in order to access DTCs and system parameters. OBD II contains only DTCs and parameters for emissions and cannot as such provide the comprehensive range of information available from the Volvo Onboard diagnostics systems. Refer to "OBD II-codes" .