Checking the signal cable

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition OFF

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Ignition off.
Check the cable between camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector terminal #2 and engine control module connector terminal #58. Check the cable between camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector #3 (control module side) and engine control module terminal #83. Check for an open-circuit according to Open-circuit, permanent faults . Check for a short-circuit to ground according to Short-circuit to ground, permanent faults . Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Short-circuit to supply voltage. Permanent faults .

Remedy as necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Connector Terminals
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Fig 3: Identifying Ohmmeter
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Was a fault detected?

YES
Refer to Verification
NO
Refer to Checking the ground lead