Checking Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor, Message In The Driver Information Module (DIM)
Checking the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor, message in the Driver information module (DIM)
Fault-tracing information
This fault tracing only applies to vehicles with the symptom message regarding Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor in the Driver information module (DIM).
Note! Before starting this symptom fault tracing, check that no relevant diagnostic trouble codes are stored that regard the starting system of the vehicle.
1. Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor Calibration required.
2. Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor Service required.
3. Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor No Signal.
4. Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor Invalid test (only for breath tests in the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor handheld)
Select one of the above messages in the Driver information module (DIM), which best suits the symptoms described by the customer:
1 - Fault-tracing information
2 - Fault-tracing information
3 - Fault-tracing information
4 - Fault-tracing information
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Fault-tracing information
The Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor must be calibrated every year and as a reminder, a message appears in the Driver information module (DIM) 30 days before the last calibration date. The Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor must be calibrated to continue to work.
Calibrate the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor.
Other information:
- For activating/calibrating the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor, use the programme: Volvo Alcoguard Workshop Application
Has the fault been remedied?
Yes - FAULT FOUND
No - Fault-tracing information
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Fault-tracing information
The Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor has reported an internal error.
Perform in accordance with:
1. Switch off the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor (keep the switch on the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor held in until the lamps go out) and switch it on again.
2. Connect the power supply cable if conditions are cold (approx. -20 °C).
3. Wait until the blow indication lamp is green and then take a breath test as normal.
If the error message in the Driver information module (DIM) remains, replace the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor.
When replacing the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor, carry out the following:
1. Go to the SOFTWARE tab in VIDA and delete the existing software from the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor.
2. Download new software for the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor and follow the procedure for matching the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor.
3. Activate the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor and also calibrate it, if necessary.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information:
- For activating/calibrating the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor, use the programme: Volvo Alcoguard Workshop Application
Has the fault been remedied?
Yes - FAULT FOUND
No - Fault-tracing information
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Fault-tracing information
The vehicle has no signal from the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor for various reasons. This may be due to the following:
- The Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor is off.
- The temperature is lower than -20 °C, which can restrict the range of the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor handheld.
- Radio communication from the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor handheld to the Remote Receiver Module (RRX) is interrupted or blocked.
- Internal fault in the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor.
Perform in accordance with:
Check that the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor is on. Otherwise, press the switch on the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor handheld until the lamps on the device illuminate. Connect the power supply cable, which is located in the glove compartment, to the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor.
Press the send button on the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor. If nothing happens, try moving the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor and pressing the send button.
Note! Once you have taken an approved breath test, you have 30 seconds to send the results to the vehicle.
If the error message in the Driver information module (DIM) remains, replace the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor.
When replacing the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor, carry out the following:
1. Go to the SOFTWARE tab in VIDA and delete the existing software from the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor.
2. Download new software for the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor and follow the procedure for matching the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor.
Activate the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor and also calibrate it, if necessary.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information:
- For activating/calibrating the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor, use the programme: Volvo Alcoguard Workshop Application
Has the fault been remedied?
Yes - FAULT FOUND
No - Fault-tracing information
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Fault-tracing information
For various reasons, the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor cannot accept a breath test. This may be due to the following:
- The Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor is affected by cellular phone or a radio transmitter for example.
- Moisture in the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor handheld. This can occur if you have taken several breath tests within a short period of time.
Perform in accordance with:
Avoid storing or using cellular phones or other radio transmitters near the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor.
Place the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor handheld in the cradle and allow it to dry for at least 2 minutes.
Then check that a breath test works.
If the error message in the Driver information module (DIM) remains, replace the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor.
When replacing the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor, carry out the following:
1. Go to the SOFTWARE tab in VIDA and delete the existing software from the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor.
2. Download new software for the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor and follow the procedure for matching the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor.
3. Activate the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor and also calibrate it, if necessary.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information:
- For activating/calibrating the Alcohol Analysing Start Inhibitor, use the programme: Volvo Alcoguard Workshop Application
Has the fault been remedied?
Yes - FAULT FOUND
No - Fault-tracing information
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