AA. Fault Tracing the Convertible System
AA. Fault tracing the convertible systemAA A. Fault tracing the convertible top potentiometer
AA A1
Function testing the convertible top
Operate the convertible top as per AB G1
Does the convertible top operate properly?
Yes:
^ Step: AA A5
No:
^ Step: AA A2
AA A2
Function testing the convertible top
Check if the convertible top operates part way (stops somewhere in the cycle) or if it is not working at all.
Does the convertible top operate part way?
Yes:
^ Step: AA A3
No:
^ Step: AA A5
AA A3
Back convertible top using button
Make a new attempt. Operate the convertible top as per AB G1.
Test if the convertible top can be run back with button.
Can you run the convertible top back with button?
Yes:
^ Step: AA A5
No:
^ Step: AA A4
AA A4
Back convertible top using VST
Try to run back the convertible top using the Volvo Scan Tool (VST).
Can you run the convertible top back using the VST?
Yes:
^ Step: AA A5
No:
^ Step: AA A17
AA A5
Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Read and record Diagnostic Trouble Codes in the order they appear on the display as per AB B1.
Are there any Diagnostic Trouble Codes?
Yes:
^ Step: AA A12
No:
^ Step: AA A7
AA A6
Erasing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes as per AB B1.
Were all Diagnostic Trouble Codes erased?
Yes:
^ Step: AA A15
No:
^ Step: AA A14
AA A7
Installing lock pin
Drill and install lock pin as per AB A1.
Then continue with:
^ Step: AA A8
AA A8
Calibrating convertible top
Re-calibrate the convertible top as per AB H2.
Then continue with:
^ Step: AA A9
AA A9
Function testing the convertible top
Operate the convertible top as per AB G1.
Then continue with:
^ Step: AA A10
AA A10
Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes as per AB B1.
Are there any Diagnostic Trouble Codes?
Yes:
^ Step: AA A11
No:
^ Fault corrected
AA A11
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
If DTCs still are present after the lock pin has been installed, fault tracing should be performed according to the DTCs posted as per Service Manual (TP 8307201) or VADIS.
Contact your Field Technical Specialist (FTS) or call Tech Hot-Line for further instructions.
These DTCs are not a result of installing the lock pin as described in this Service Bulletin.
Then continue with:
^ Operation done
AA A12
Analyze and repair; Diagnostic Trouble Codes information
First see AB I. Soft top functional sequence description
Often general codes will be set. These codes are 120, 121 and 130.
There are some frequently occuring Diagnostic Trouble Codes that often are set, together or alone. All codes will be displayed in the VST in number order and NOT in the order they come up.
Type 1:
Position error on the convertible top.
Frequent DTCs (occuring generally together or alone):
220, 221, 222, 223
311, 312, 315, 316
Frequent DTCs (occuring generally together):
223 and 315
220 and 316
315 alone
316 alone
220, 221 and 311, 312
220, 223 and 315, 316
Or a mix of all of them together.
Fault tracing, see manual.
Type 2:
Communication with surrounding domains.
Frequent DTCs (occuring generally together or alone):
140, 210, 230, 231, 232, 310
Fault tracing, see manual.
Type 3:
Control unit
Frequent DTCs (occuring generally together or alone):
110 and 112
First, recalibrate. If faults still exist, change control unit.
Power supply to the unit
Frequent DTCs (occuring generally together or alone):
150, 160 and 170
Fault tracing, see manual.
Type 4:
Position error, cable connectors, cables and micro switches.
Frequent DTCs (occuring generally together or alone):
211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217
313, 314, 315, 317, 318, 319, 320
211 (button on dash)
212 alone
213 and 318
214 and 317
215 (two sensors) and 319
216 (two sensors) and 313/314
217 and 320
315 (objects inhibit top)
212 (dirt or other obstruction inhibits function)
Fault tracing, see manual.
Then continue with:
^ Step: AA AG
AA A13
Function testing the convertible top
Operate the convertible top as per AB G1.
Did the convertible top complete two full cycles?
Yes:
^ Step: AA A7
No:
^ Step: AA A14
AAA 14
Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes as per AB B1.
Then continue with:
^ Step: AA A18
AA A15
Calibrating the convertible top
Calibrate the convertible top as per AB H2.
Was the calibration successful?
Yes:
^ Step: AA A13
No:
^ Step: AA A14
AA A16
Further instructions
Contact your Field Technical Specialist (FTS) or call Tech Hot-Line for further instructions.
^ Fault not corrected
AA A17
Electrical fault
Example: Grounding fault, control unit (CCU) fault or battery fault.
Repair the electrical fault, see manual instruction.
Then continue with:
^ AA A1
AA A18
New attempt
Make one more attempt to analyze and repair DTCs. If you already have made a new attempt, continue with further instructions.
Alternative New attempt:
^ Step: AA A12
Alternative Further instructions:
^ Step: AA A16