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Checking the wiring and components

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Check the engine speed (RPM) sensor resistance. The resistance must be between 250-350 Ω.

Check the signal cables between engine control module (ECM) terminals 24 and 54 and engine speed (RPM) sensor terminals 1 and 2. Check for a short-circuit to ground and voltage, short-circuit to each other and for an open-circuit. See Open-circuit, permanent faults . Remedy if necessary.

HINT: With the ignition on, the voltage between the engine speed (RPM) sensor connector terminals 1 and 2 should be approximately 1.8 V with the reading taken at the ground terminal. 

Other information 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor Connector Terminals
GLL112386Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying Ohmmeter
GLL101042Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying EMS2000
GLL111998Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Was a fault found in the above fault-tracing?