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Signal Specification

General 

All values given below are between the terminals stated in column 1 and terminal #B4 (power ground). This applies unless otherwise indicated in brackets.

NOTE:

It is important to connect the breakout box and check the ground terminals before taking readings.

U= DC voltage in volts (V)    
Ubat = Battery voltage (V)    
Ulow = Voltage approximately 0 V    

Connector C1 

Fig 1: Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM)
GLL146101Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
Connector C1
Breakout box terminal  Control module terminal  Signal type  Active / Not active Miscellaneous 
#C1 #C1:1 Reserve -  
#C2 #C1:2 Signal cable inner antenna in the passenger compartment (-) f=125kHz
U=300Vpp
The signal is difficult to measure.
Located under the carpet in the luggage compartment. Only active when searching for remote keys.
#C3 #C1:3 Signal cable external left-hand antenna (-) f=125kHz
U=300Vpp
The signal is difficult to measure.
Located in the external door handle in the left-hand rear door
#C4 #C1:4 Signal cable inner antenna in the passenger compartment (-) f=125kHz
U=300Vpp
The signal is difficult to measure.
Located under the carpet in front of the center panel. Only active when searching for keys. Otherwise 0 V.
#C5 #C1:5 Reserve - -
#C6 #C1:6 Not connected -  
#C7 #C1:7 Not connected -  
#C8 #C1:8 Not connected -  
#C9 #C1:9 Not connected -  
#C10 #C1:10 Not connected -  
#C11 #C1:11 Not connected -  
#C12 #C1:12 Not connected -  
#C13 #C1:13 Not connected -  
#C14 #C1:14 The signal cable external right-hand antenna (+) f=125kHz
U=300Vpp
The signal is difficult to read
Located in the external door handle in the right-hand rear door. Only active when searching for remote keys. Otherwise 0 V.
#C15 #C1:15 Signal cable external left-hand antenna (+) f=125kHz
U=300Vpp
The signal is difficult to measure.
Located in the external door handle in the left-hand rear door. Only active when searching for remote keys. Otherwise 0 V.
#C16 #C1:16 Signal cable inner antenna passenger compartment
(+)
f=125kHz
U=300Vpp
The signal is difficult to measure.
Located under the carpet in front of the center panel. Only active when searching for remote keys. Otherwise 0 V.
#C17 #C1:17 Reserve -  
#C18 #C1:18 Signal cable inner antenna passenger compartment (+) f=125kHz
U=300Vpp
The signal is difficult to measure.
Located under the carpet in the cargo compartment. Only active when searching for remote keys. Otherwise 0 V.
#C19 #C1:19 Reserve -  
#C20 #C1:20 Reserve -  
#C21 #C1:21 Signal cable outer antenna rear (-) f=125kHz
U=300Vpp
The signal is difficult to measure.
Located in rear bumper (S80).
Located in liftgate (V70/XC70/XC60).
Only active when searching for remote keys. Otherwise 0 V.
#C22 #C1:22 Signal cable to external antenna (+). f=125kHz
U=300Vpp
The signal is difficult to measure.
Located in rear bumper (S80).
Located in liftgate (V70/XC70/XC60).
Only active when searching for remote keys. Otherwise 0 V.
#C23 #C1:23 The signal cable external right-hand antenna (-) f=125kHz
U=300Vpp
The signal is difficult to measure.
Located in the external door handle in the right-hand rear door. Only active when searching for remote keys. Otherwise 0 V.

Connector C2 

Fig 2: Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM)
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Connector C2
Breakout box terminal  Control module terminal  Signal type  Active / Not active Miscellaneous 
#B24 #C2:1 Reserve - -
#B25 #C2:2 - supply for quick lock left rear (+) > 10.5 V/<1.5 V Active for approximately 0.5 seconds when opening doors.
#B26 #C2:3 Supply for quick lock right rear (+) > 10.5 V/<1.5 V Active for approximately 0.5 seconds when opening doors.
#B27 #C2:4 Supply for quick lock left front (+) > 10.5 V/<1.5 V Active for approximately 0.5 seconds when opening doors.
#B28 #C2:5 Supply for quick lock right front (+) > 10.5 V/<1.5 V Active for approximately 0.5 seconds when opening doors.
#B29 #C2:6 Not connected - -
#B30 #C2:7 Not connected - -
#B31 #C2:8 Not connected - -
#B32 #C2:9 Not connected - -
#B33 #C2:10 Not connected - -
#B34 #C2:11 Not connected - -
#B35 #C2:12 Not connected - -
#B36 #C2:13 Not connected - -
#B37 #C2:14 Signal cable inner antenna in the passenger compartment (+) f=125kHz
U=300Vpp
The signal is difficult to measure.
Located under the carpet between the center console and the rear seat. Only active when searching for remote keys. Otherwise 0 V.
#B38 #C2:15 Reserve - -
#B39 #C2:16 Reserve - -
#B40 #C2:17 Signal cable inner antenna in the passenger compartment (-) f=125kHz
U=300Vpp
The signal is difficult to measure.
Located under the carpet between the center console and the rear seat. Only active when searching for remote keys. Otherwise 0 V.
#B41 #C2:18 Not connected - -
#B42 #C2:19 Not connected - -
#B43 #C2:20 Not connected - -
#B44 #C2:21 Not connected - -
#B45 #C2:22 Not connected - -
#B46 #C2:23 Not connected - -

Connector C3 

Fig 3: Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM)
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Connector C3
Breakout box terminal  Control module terminal  Signal type  Active / Not active Miscellaneous 
#B1 #C3:1 Power supply, quick lock right-hand rear (-) Ulow -
#B2 #C3:2 Power supply, quick lock left-hand rear (-) Ulow -
#B3 #C3:3 Reserve - -
#B4 #C3:4 Ground terminal Ulow -
#B5 #C3:5 Power supply Ubat -
#B6 #C3:6 Not connected -  
#B7 #C3:7 Not connected -  
#B8 #C3:8 Not connected -  
#B9 #C3:9 Not connected -  
#B10 #C3:10 Not connected -  
#B11 #C3:11 Not connected -  
#B12 #C3:12 Not connected -  
#B13 #C3:13 Not connected -  
#B14 #C3:14 Not connected -  
#B15 #C3:15 Not connected -  
#B16 #C3:16 Not connected -  
#B17 #C3:17 Not connected -  
#B18 #C3:18 Reserve -  
#B19 #C19 Not connected -  
#B20 #C20 Not connected -  
#B21 #C21 Reserve -  
#B22 #C22 Not connected -  
#B23 #C23 Reserve -  

Connector C4 

Fig 4: Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM)
GLL146101Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
Connector C4
Breakout box terminal  Control module terminal  Signal type  Active / Not active Miscellaneous 
#A24 #C4:1 Power supply quick lock left front (-) > 10.5 V/<1.5 V Active when opening doors
#A25 #C4:2 Power supply quick lock right front
(-)
> 10.5 V/<1.5 V Active when opening doors.
#A26 #C4:3 LS-CAN H 2.5-4V
The signal is difficult to measure.
During communication.
#A27 #C4:4 LS-CAN L 2.5-1V
The signal is difficult to measure.
During communication.
#A28 #C4:5 Reserve -  
#A29 #C4:6 Not connected -  
#A30 #C4:7 Not connected -  
#A31 #C4:8 Reserve - -
#A32 #C4:9 Contact breaker in quick lock left front Ulow Open circuit, Grounded when the handle is pulled out to its limit position
#A33 #C4:10 Reserve - -
#A34 #C4:11 Reserve - -
#A35 #C4:12 Reserve - -
#A36 #C4:13 Reserve - -
#A37 #C4:14 Signal cable Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 0.5V / 1.5V Serial communication. Signals are difficult to read.
#A38 #C4:15 Indication of remote control in the starter module (Key In) - Signal from the central electronic module (CEM) when remote key is inserted in the starter module.
#A39 #C4:16 Reserve - -
#A40 #C4:17 Reserve - -
#A41 #C4:18 Reserve -  
#A42 #C4:19 Reserve -  
#A43 #C4:20 Reserve - -
#A44 #C4:21 Switch quick lock right rear f=125kHz
U=300Vpp
(106 Vrms )
The signal is difficult to measure.
When fault-tracing the key.
Reading taken against corresponding (-) terminal
0V not active.
#A45 #C4:22 Switch quick lock right front Ulow Open circuit, Grounded when the handle is pulled out to its limit position
#A46 #C4:23 Reserve - -

Connector C5 

Fig 5: Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM)
GLL146101Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
Connector C5
Breakout box terminal  Control module terminal  Signal type  Active / Not active Miscellaneous 
#A1 #C5:1 Reserve
(-)
- -
#A2 #C5:2 Outer lock button right front Ulow Open circuit. Indicates ground connection when button is depressed.
#A3 #C5:3 Contact breaker at clutch pedal 'Ulow Closes when the clutch pedal is depressed to 75% of length of stroke.
#A4 #C5:4 Switch unlocking left rear Ulow Open circuit. Indicates ground connection when pulling out the external door handle.
#A5 #C5:5 Outer lock button right rear. Ulow Open circuit. Indicates ground connection when button is depressed.
#A6 #C5:6 Not connected -  
#A7 #C5:7 Not connected -  
#A8 #C5:8 Not connected -  
#A9 #C5:9 Not connected -  
#A10 #C5:10 Not connected -  
#A11 #C5:11 Not connected -  
#A12 #C5:12 Not connected -  
#A13 #C5:13 Not connected -  
#A14 #C5:14 Contact breaker at brake pedal. 0V / 5V Signal from the central electronic module (CEM) when brake pedal is depressed.
#A15 #C5:15 Switch quick lock left rear Ulow Open circuit. Grounded when the handle is pulled out to its limit position.
#A16 #C5:16 Reserve - -
#A17 #C5:17 External lock button left rear Ulow Open circuit. Indicates ground connection when button is depressed.
#A18 #C5:18 Reserve - -
#A19 #C5:19 Outer lock button left front Ulow Open circuit. Indicates ground connection when button is depressed.
#A20 #C5:20 Switch unlocking right rear Ulow Open circuit. Indicates ground connection when pulling out the external door handle.
#A21 #C5:21 Switch unlocking left front Ulow Open circuit. Indicates ground connection when pulling out the external door handle.
#A22 #C5:22 Switch unlocking right front Ulow Open circuit. Indicates ground connection when pulling out the external door handle.
#A23 #C5:23 Reserve -