RETRIEVING & ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)

1. Turn ignition off. Connect Volvo Scan Tool (998-8686) to Data Link Connector (DLC) in front of gear selector. See Fig 1 . Turn ignition on. Turn scan tool on. Select language, vehicle model, and year.
2. Select function group and system. Select DIAGNOSTIC TEST to read and erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), as well as to activate components. Select READ DTC to read DTCs, status and freeze values. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODES  table. Select ERASE DTC to erase stored DTCs and freeze values. This will take at least one minute.
3. Start the engine and allow engine to idle for at least 15 seconds to allow any DTCs to reset. Recheck for DTCs. If DTCs reset, see INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODES  table.

Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODES

Code	Affected Circuit/Component
DIM-0001	Engine Speed Signal Faulty
DIM-0002	Fuel Level Sensor Signal Shorted To Ground
DIM-0003	Fuel Level Sensor Signal High
DIM-0004	Fuel Level Sensor Signal Faulty
DIM-0005	Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Signal Faulty
DIM-0006	Incorrect 12-Pulse Speed Signal
DIM-0007	12-Pulse Speed Signal Shorted To Ground
DIM-000A	D+ Signal Absent
DIM-000B	Outside Temperature Sensor Signal Absent
DIM-000D	Communication With Engine Control Module
DIM-000E	Control Module Fault
DIM-DF13	CAN Bus H Signal
DIM-DF14	CAN Bus L Signal
DIM-DF15	CAN Bus H Signal
DIM-DF16	CAN Bus L Signal