Checking the component

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HINT: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.

Test drive the car with constantly changing throttle opening
Connect the VIDA station
Ignition on
Check whether the status of the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) has changed to intermittent. If the status has changed to intermittent the fault has been remedied.

Fig 1: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA
Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Has the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) status changed?

YES
OKAY: Troubleshooting has been completed.
NO
Refer to Replacing the component