Diagnostic Functions

GENERAL 

The control module has a built-in diagnostic system, Volvo Diagnostic, which continuously monitors internal functions as well as input and output signals.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 

A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored if the control module detects a fault. A fault which is detected in the most recent operating cycle is defined as permanent. Other faults which are detected are defined as intermittent.

READING AND ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 

Stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) can be read off and erased using this function. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) can only be erased once all the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) have been read off at least once.

READING OFF THE PARAMETERS 

Using this function, the status or value of parameters can be read off. The presentation of the status or value can be obtained graphically or digitally.

For more information, see Vehicle communication information in Specifications, other.

ACTIVATING COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS 

This function can be used to activate components/functions which affect the infotainment control module (ICM).

For more information, see Vehicle communication information in Specifications, other.

READING OFF STATIC DATA 

This function allows programmed data to be read off or data such as customer parameters to be programmed in.

READING OFF THE CONTROL MODULE IDENTIFICATION 

The diagnostic tool identifies control modules by reading off a number of codes from the control module memory.

The codes contain information about the control module:

• hardware P/N (control module without software)
• hardware serial number (control module without software)
• software P/N
• diagnostic software P/N

READING OFF EXTENDED FAULT-TRACING INFORMATION 

This function can be used to read parameters, status identifiers and counters stored at the same time as a diagnostic trouble code (DTC). These are called frozen values.

For more information, see Vehicle communication information in Specifications, other.