The Volvo Scan Tool (ST) as a verification tool
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Check the control module self diagnostic by using the Volvo Scan Tool (ST). Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) contains a menu called Diagnostic test. This displays a status menu that shows whether certain engine control module (ECM) conditions have been fulfilled or not.
When verifying a repair check whether a TRIP has been completed or not.
TRIP=YES
- All diagnostic functions have been carried out at least once during the same journey.
TRIP=NO
- Not all diagnostic functions have been completed, a sub-menu displays those which have not been completed.
SUBSTITUTE TRIP
- The control module has not completed all diagnostic functions because diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) have prevented other diagnoses.
Check all diagnostic functions as follows.
To complete a TRIP as fast as possible follow a special driving schedule.
- If the engine control module (ECM) has been without power the engine should be started a few times before the test is carried out.
- If the car has been without power and misfire-related diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are being verified a flywheel adaptation must be carried out before verification (see MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC (B5234T3; B5254T; 2002-) ).
- The test should take place on a road with little traffic where it is possible to drive slowly and stop at the side of the road.
- The air conditioning (A/C) can be on when the engine is running at part load but must be switched off before the engine is idled.
- Engine coolant temperature (ECT) should not be above 25°C when the engine is started before the test.
- Ensure that there are no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the system before carrying out verification.
- Start the engine and drive according to the schedule, use the Diagnostic test menu in the Volvo Scan Tool (ST) to see when a TRIP has been completed.
Driving schedule:
- Start engine.
- move gear selector to drive
- accelerate gently to 1.500 - 2.000 RPM
- drive for 5 minutes at 1.500 - 2.000 RPM
- idle engine for 70 seconds
- drive engaged, air conditioning (A/C) off
- drive for 6 minutes at 1.500 - 2.000 RPM
- idle engine for 40 seconds
- drive engaged
- air conditioning (A/C) off
- drive for 5 minutes at 1.500 - 2.000 RPM