CONDITIONS
- If the engine control module (ECM) has been without power the engine must be started a few times before the test is carried out
- If the vehicle has been without power and misfire-related diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are being verified, a flywheel adaptation must be carried out before verification. See «MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC»(ref-509582-S20078108872012101500000)
- The test must take place on a road with little traffic where it is possible to drive slowly and stop at the side of the road
- The air conditioning (A/C) can be on when the engine is running (at part load) but must be switched off before the engine is run at idle speed
- Ensure that there are no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the system before commencing test driving
- Start the engine. Drive according to driving schedule below
- Some equipment, such as air conditioning (A/C) and automatic transmission, is model specific. Ignore these in the driving schedule if the equipment is not present.
DRIVING SCHEDULE
- Start the engine
- Shift gear selector to drive
- Accelerate gently to 1500-2000 RPM
- Drive for 5 minutes at 1500-2000 RPM
- Run the engine at idle speed for 60 seconds
- Drive engaged, air conditioning (A/C) off
- Drive for 6 minutes at 1500-2000 RPM
- Run the engine at idle speed for 40 seconds
- Drive engaged, air conditioning (A/C) switched off
- air conditioning (A/C) off
- Drive for 5 minutes at 1500-2000 RPM
- Run the engine at idle speed for 60 seconds
- Drive for 5 minutes at 1500-2000 RPM
- Engine brake from 4000 RPM to approximately 1300 RPM a few times. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal (AP) during engine braking.
- Press the accelerator pedal (AP) to the floor a few times.
- The above driving schedule does not cover leak diagnostic and thermostat diagnostic.
HINT: In order to carry out leak diagnostic, use VIDA (Volvo scan tool).