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Signal Specification

All values listed below are between the terminal in column 1 and terminal #A9 (#39 on the breakout box), unless otherwise indicated in brackets.

NOTE: Connect the breakout box and check the ground terminals before taking readings.
U= DC voltage in volts (V) UAC = AC voltage in volts (V)
Ubat = battery voltage F = frequency in Hertz (Hz)
Ulow = voltage approximately 0 V % duty = duty cycle (pulse ratio) as a percentage (%)
t = time in milliseconds (ms) - -
Connector A, terminals #A1-#A16.
The following values are measured between the relevant terminal in column 1 and #A9 (#39 on the breakout box) unless otherwise stated.
NOTE: Check the ground terminals before starting to take readings with the breakout box.

U = DC in volts (V)
Ubat = battery voltage in volts (V)
Ulow = Voltage close to 0 V
Fig 1: Identifying Connector A Terminals
GLL141925Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
CONNECTOR A, TERMINALS #A31 - #A46

Breakout box terminal  Control module terminal  Signal type  Ignition on  Engine idling  Other 
#31 #A1 Power supply Ubat 30-supply from the fuse
#32 #A2 - - -
#33 #A3 - - -
#34 #A4 - - -
#35 #A5 Signal, start inhibiting system Ulow when starting is permitted Signal to the engine control module (ECM) about permitted start
#36 #A6 Control module communication cable CAN_L The voltage is 1.5-2.5 V during communication -
#37 #A7 Communication cable LIN gear selector module (GSM) During communication the voltage is 0 V - Ubat -
#38 #A8 Control module communication cable CAN_H The voltage is 2.0-3.5 V during communication -
#39 #A9 Power ground U = Ulow -
#40 #A10 - - -
#41 #A11 Power supply U = Ubat 15-supply from ignition switch via fuse
#42 #A12 - - -
#43 #A13 Signal, shift inhibitor Shift-lock solenoid to gear selector module (GSM) Shift inhibitor
U= Ubat when the solenoid is not activated
U= Ulow when the solenoid is activated
Solenoid not activated = gear selector locked
Solenoid activated = gear selector can be moved
#44 #A14 Communication cable C-line - For serial communication
#45 #A15 - - -
#46 #A16 Power supply, gear selector module (GSM) U = Ubat -
Connector B, terminals #A17-#A20
The following values are measured between the relevant terminal in column 1 and #A9 (#39 on the breakout box) unless otherwise stated.
NOTE: Check the ground terminals before starting to take readings with the breakout box.

U = DC voltage in volts (V)
Ubat = battery voltage in volts (V)
Ulow = Voltage close to 0 V
Fig 2: Identifying Connector B, Terminals
GLL141928Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
CONNECTOR B, TERMINALS #B1-#B4

Breakout box terminal  Control module terminal  Signal type  Ignition on  Engine idling  Other 
#51 #B1 Signal, transmission output speed sensor Tooth against sensor: 14 mA
Cover against sensor: 7 mA
The sensor generates a pulsed current (quadratic wave) with a fixed pulse ratio when the pulse wheel rotates. Frequency increases with speed.
#52 #B2 Power supply, transmission output speed sensor Power supply, transmission output speed sensor ≈ 1-3 V < Ubat -
#53 #B3 Signal, transmission input speed sensor Tooth against sensor: 14 mA
Cover against sensor: 7 mA
The sensor generates a pulsed current (quadratic wave) with a fixed pulse ratio when the pulse wheel rotates. Frequency increases with speed.
#54 #B4 Power supply, transmission input speed sensor Power supply, transmission input speed sensor ≈ 1-3 V < Ubat -
Connector B, terminals #A17-#A20
The following values are measured between the relevant terminal in column 1 and #A9 (#39 on the breakout box) unless otherwise stated.
NOTE: Check the ground terminals before starting to take readings with the breakout box.

U = DC in volts (V)
Ubat = battery voltage in volts (V)
Ulow = Voltage close to 0 V
Fig 3: Identifying Connector B Terminals
GLL141782Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
CONNECTOR C, TERMINALS #C1- #C22

Breakout box terminal  Control module terminal  Signal type  Ignition on  Engine idling  Other 
#1 #C1 Control signal, shift solenoid S1 Activated: U= 0-2 V below Ubat
Not activated: Ulow
The solenoid is supplied with voltage when activated by the transmission control module (TCM) in 1st gear
#2 #C2 Control signal, shift solenoid S2 Activated: U= 0-2 V below Ubat
Not activated: Ulow
The solenoid is supplied with voltage when activated by the transmission control module (TCM) in 1st and 5th gears
#3 #C3 Control signal, linear pressure solenoid SLT f= 300 Hz. The frequency is constant, irrespective of driving conditions. The signal duty cycle is modified when line pressure is adapted. The solenoid receives power when it is activated by the transmission control module (TCM).
#4 #C4 - - -
#5 #C5 - - -
#6 #C6 Signal ground, linear pressure solenoid SLT U = Ulow -
#7 #C7 Signal ground, Lock-up solenoid SLU U = Ulow -
#8 #C8 - - -
#9 #C9 Control signal, lock-up solenoid SLU f= 300 Hz. The frequency is constant, irrespective of driving conditions. The signal duty cycle is modified when line pressure is adapted. The solenoid receives power when it is activated by the transmission control module (TCM).
#10 #C10 Signal ground, linear pressure solenoid SLS U = Ulow -
#11 #C11 - - -
#12 #C12 - - -
#13 #C13 Signal ground, oil temperature sensor Ulow Ground
#14 #C14 Signal, oil temperature sensor Cold transmission (+20°C): U= 2.4
Hot transmission (+100°C): U= 0.3-0.5 V
U decreases with increasing temperature
#15 #C15 - - -
#16 #C16 Control signal, line pressure solenoid SLS f= 300 Hz. The frequency is constant, irrespective of driving conditions. The signal duty cycle is modified when line pressure is adapted The solenoid receives power when it is activated by the transmission control module (TCM).
#17 #C17 Control signal, shift solenoid S3 Activated: U= 0-2 V below Ubat
Not activated: Ulow
The solenoid is supplied with voltage when activated by the transmission control module (TCM) in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears
#18 #C18 - - -
#19 #C19 - - -
#20 #C20 - - -
#21 #C21 Control signal, shift solenoid S5 Activated: U= 0-2 V below Ubat
Not activated: Ulow
The solenoid is supplied with voltage when it is activated by the transmission control module (TCM) in position R and when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear
#22 #C22 Control signal, shift solenoid S4 Activated: U= 0-2 V below Ubat
Not activated: Ulow
The solenoid receives voltage when activated by the transmission control module (TCM) in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears