Function Test

• Remove the key from the ignition switch.

  The steering column lock must be locked. It must be impossible to turn the steering wheel.

• Insert the key in the ignition switch.

  The steering column lock must be unlocked. It must be possible to turn the steering wheel.

Try to read out the steering wheel lock's status.

Click on the VCT2000 symbol.

• Remove the key from the ignition switch.

  The status of the steering column lock must be changed to locked.

• Insert the key in the ignition switch.

  The status of the steering column lock must be changed to unlocked.

Fig 1: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Lock Module

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Is the function OK? 

• YES 

  Refer to FAULT-TRACING INFORMATION 

• NO 

  Refer to REPLACING THE CONTROL MODULE