Checking the connectors

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 throttle position (TP) sensor connector. Check for contact resistance and oxidation according to Contact resistance and oxidation . Check for loose connections according to Loose connections (terminals) . In particular, check for any damage
Check the signal cable between throttle position sensor terminal #C and control module terminal #43. Check the power supply cable between throttle position sensor terminal #B and control module terminal #78. Check these cables for an intermittent open-circuit according to Open-circuit, intermittent faults . Check for an intermittent short-circuit to ground according to Short-circuit to ground, intermittent faults .
HINT: The throttle position (TP) sensor receives 5 V from control module terminal #78.

Other information:
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box. EMS 2000
- To check and replace the throttle position (TP) sensor, see Replacing throttle position (TP) sensor .
Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Connector Terminals
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Fig 3: Identifying Ohmmeter
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Fig 4: Removing Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
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