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Programming/Replacing The Engine Control Module (ECM)

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition OFF

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Ignition off.
The engine control module (ECM) has registered an internal fault or a fault in the software. Try downloading new software into the control module. To download new software or replace the engine control module (ECM).

see ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), REPLACING .

If software cannot be downloaded or new software does not solve the problem, replace the engine control module (ECM) and download the relevant software to the new control module.

NOTE:
After downloading new software or replacing the engine control module (ECM), the throttle unit must be adapted by performing "Throttle unit adaptation" using VIDA (Volvo scan tool).

Remedy as necessary.

Fig 2: Engine Control Module
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