Checking communication cable to data link connector (DLC)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch OFF Position

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Fig 2: Identifying Motronic 4.4 & Connectors

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Disconnect the immobilizer and bridge it to the car with jumper P/N 9162590.
Ignition off.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector Terminals
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Fig 4: Identifying Ohmmeter
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- Connect an ohmmeter between data link connector (DLC) terminal 7 and breakout box terminal #36 (B36).

The ohmmeter should read 0 Ω.

OK
Refer to Checking the communication cable
NOT OK
Refer to Checking for an open-circuit