Thursday, April 26, 2012

"1990 Volvo 240: Read ECM Codes"

Red 1990 Volvo 240

How to read codes from ECM on 1990 Volvo 240? The check engine light came and the car is not running properly, but it is still functional. I know where the code reader is but not sure how to read it. I have a Haynes manual with codes, but not sure exactly. Thanks

Answer: Remove the cap from the diagnostic connector, the letter A should be on the connector. In the cap removed is a wire, plug the wire in to terminal #2, turn key to position 2 (key on, engine off) push the button next to the letter A for 2 seconds. Watch the red light, it will flash out a 3 digit code, there will be a slight pause between the numbers (example:1-2-1 = flash,pause,flash,flash,pause,flash). After the 3 digit code has been displayed press the button again, to retrieve other codes, repeat until codes repeat themselves to make sure you read all of them. The code 1-1-1 is no codes. Also you will have to do the same process for terminal #6 (#2 and #6 are fuel and ignition systems).

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