Circuit test (cont.)

Check the cable between terminal #8 the cable and connector and terminal #3 on the relay base. Check for an open-circuit. If a fault is detected, check in particular the 2 intermediate connectors in the cable harness. Check for contact resistance and oxidation.

Other information 

• To expose the integrated relay / fusebox in the cargo compartment, see Relay/fuse box cargo compartment/Rear electronic module (REM), replacing
• To expose the lock unit, see Lock mechanism, tailgate, replacing
• Checking wiring and terminals .

Fig 1: Identifying Ohmmeter

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Fig 2: Identifying Relays

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Was a fault detected? 

• YES 

  OKAY:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  Refer to Checking the component 

• Remove relay 2/115.

  Take resistance readings between terminal #4 of the relay base and ground. The ohmmeter should display a short-circuit.

  Other information 

  • To expose the integrated relay / fusebox in the cargo compartment, see Relay/fuse box cargo compartment/Rear electronic module (REM), replacing .
  Fig 1: Identifying Ohmmeter

  Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.
  Fig 2: Identifying Relays

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Does the ohmmeter display a short-circuit? 

• YES 

  OKAY:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  Refer to Replacing rear electronic module (REM)