Checking The Power Supply And Ground For The Driver Information Module (Dim)

Check the fuse in the passenger compartment fusebox for supply relay to the Driver information module (DIM).

Check the cable between the fusebox and the power supply relay for the driver information module (DIM). Check for an open-circuit.

Check the cable between the power supply relay and the driver information module (DIM). Check for an open-circuit.

Check the ground lead between the driver information module (DIM) and the ground terminal. Check for an open-circuit. Also check the ground terminal. Check for contact resistance and oxidation.

Check the connector and wiring harness behind the dashboard for damage.

Remedy as necessary.

Other information 

• see DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM), REPLACING
• see CONNECTING THE DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM) TEST BOX
• see DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM) SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
• see CHECKING WIRING AND TERMINALS

Fig 1: Identifying Breakout Box

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

Fig 2: Locating Fusebox

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

Was a fault detected? 

• YES 

  See: CHECKING THE FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM) 

• NO 

  OKAY:  Troubleshooting has been completed.