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Checking Wire And Replacement Of Component

Check the wire between the control unit 1A and reverse light contact 2 (3/10) for a short-circuit to voltage supply as described in, see SHORT-CIRCUIT TO SUPPLY VOLTAGE. PERMANENT FAULTS , and for an open circuit as described in OPEN-CIRCUIT, PERMANENT FAULTS .

Also check the connectors for a short circuit to voltage supply, as described in, see SHORT-CIRCUIT TO SUPPLY VOLTAGE. PERMANENT FAULTS , and for an open circuit as described in OPEN-CIRCUIT, PERMANENT FAULTS .

If no fault is found on the wire, check the function of the reversing lamp switch.

HINT: If reverse light contact is closed, the voltage between 1 and 2 on the contact is 0 V. 

Do the necessary corrective action.

Additional information 

Fig 1: Identifying Voltage Display
GLL101041Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION


Check the wire between the central electronic module (CEM) 1A and reverse light contact 2 (3/10) for a short circuit to ground as described in, see SHORT-CIRCUIT TO GROUND, PERMANENT FAULTS .

Also check the connector for a short circuit to ground as described in, see SHORT-CIRCUIT TO GROUND, PERMANENT FAULTS .

If no fault is found on the wire, check the function of the reversing lamp switch.

HINT: If brake light contact is closed, the voltage between 1 and 2 on the contact is 0 V. 

Do the necessary corrective action.

Additional information 

Fig 1: Identifying Voltage Display
GLL101041Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION