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Transmission Control Module (TCM) - Specifications, Electrical/electronic: Specifications Volvo XC70 II

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SIGNAL SPECIFICATION

All values indicated below are between respective connection in column 1 and #A9 (#39 on the breakout box). If this is not the case, it is indicated within brackets.

Connector A (16-pin) corresponds to #31 - #46 on the breakout box.

Connector B (22-pin to transmission) corresponds to #1 - #22 on the breakout box.

Note. Connect the breakout box and check the ground terminals before taking readings.

U=DC voltage in volts (V)U AC =AC voltage in volts (V)
U bat =Battery voltageF =Frequency in Hertz (Hz)
U low =Voltage approximately 0 V%duty =Duty cycle (pulse ratio) as a percentage (%)
T =Time in milliseconds (ms)

Connector A

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
Connection breakout boxConnection control moduleSignal typeIgnition onEngine idlingOther
#31#A1Voltage feedU bat30-feed from fuse
#32#A2
#33#A3
#34#A4
#35#A5Signal, start lockoutU low when start is permittedSignal to engine control module (ECM) if start is permitted
#36#A6Communication cable control module CAN_LDuring communication the voltage is 1.5 - 2.5 V
#37#A7Communication cable LIN gear selector module (GSM)During communication the voltage is 0 V - U bat
#38#A8Communication cable K-lineFor serial communication
#39#A9Power groundU = U low
#40#A10
#41#A11Voltage feedU = U bat15-feed from ignition via fuse
#42#A12
#43#A13Signal, Shift lock solenoid for gear selector module (GSM)Shift lock U = U bat when the solenoid is not activated U low when the solenoid is activatedSolenoid not activated = gear selector locked Solenoid activated = gear selector can be moved
#44#A14Communication cable, control module CAN_HDuring communication the voltage is 2.0 - 3.5 V
#45#A15
#46#A16Voltage feed, gear selector module (GSM)U = U bat

CONNECTOR A, #A31 - #A46

Connector B

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
Connection breakout boxConnection control moduleSignal typeIgnition onEngine idlingOther
#1#B1Signal ground, linear pressure solenoid SLTU = U low
#2#B2Control signal, shift solenoid S2Activated: U = 0 - 2 V below U bat Not activated: U lowThe solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it during engine braking in 1st gear.
#3#B3Control signal, linear pressure solenoid SLTF = 300 Hz. Frequency is constant, regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it.
#4#B4Signal ground Lock-up solenoid SLUU = U low
#5#B5Control signal, shift solenoid S1Activated: U = 0 - 2 V below U bat Not activated: U lowThe solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it during engine braking in 1st gear.
#6#B6
#7#B7Signal ground, oil temperature sensorU lowGround
#8#B8Signal, oil temperature sensorCold transmission (+20°C): U = 2.4 V Warm transmission (+100°C): U = 0.3 - 0.5 VU decreases with increasing temperature.
#9#B9Control signal, lock-up solenoid SLUF = 300 Hz. Frequency is constant, regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it.
#10#B10Signal ground, linear pressure solenoid SLC1U = U low
# 11#B11Control signal, lock-up solenoid SLC1F = 300 Hz. Frequency is constant, regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it.
#12#B12Voltage feed, rpm sensor (VSS)Power supply, rpm sensor approx. 1-3 V < U bat
#13#B13Signal, rpm sensorTooth against sensor: 14 mA Cover against sensor: 7 mAWhen the toothed wheel rotates, the sensor generates a pulsating current (square wave) with fixed pulse ratio, the frequency increases with the speed.
#14#B14Control signal, linear pressure solenoid SLC3F = 300 Hz. Frequency is constant, regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it.
#15#B15
#16#B16Signal ground, linear pressure solenoid SLB1U = U low
#17#B17Control signal, linear pressure solenoid SLC2F = 300 Hz. Frequency is constant, regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it.
#18#B18Signal ground, linear pressure solenoid SLC2U = U low
#19#B19Voltage feed, speed sensorPower supply, speed sensor approx. 1-3 V < U bat
#20#B20Signal, speed sensorTooth against sensor: 14 mA Cover against sensor: 7 mAWhen the toothed wheel rotates, the sensor generates a pulsating current (square wave) with fixed pulse ratio, the frequency increases with the speed.
#21#B21Control signal, linear pressure solenoid SLB1F = 300 Hz. Frequency is constant, regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it.
#22#B22Signal ground, linear pressure solenoid SLC3U = U low

CONNECTOR B, #B1 - #B22

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: SHIFT SOLENOIDS
ComponentNoteResistance (ohms)
Gear shift solenoid S1, S2Resistance between the solenoid pins and the solenoid casing/transmission housing.+20 °C= 11-15 ohms

Other values, see diagram. When measuring at other temperature than +20 °C the check-measurement shall be performed at +20 °C. This is to ensure if the resistance is correct or not.

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: LINEAR PRESSURE SOLENOID SLT AND LOCK-UP SOLENOID SLU
ComponentNoteResistance (ohms)
Lock-up solenoid (SLU) Linear pressure solenoid (SLT)Resistance between solenoid pins.+20 °C= 5.0-5.6 ohms

Other values, see diagram. When measuring at other temperature than +20 °C the check-measurement shall be performed at +20 °C. This is to ensure if the resistance is correct or not.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: LINEAR PRESSURE SOLENOID SLB1, SLC1, SLC2, SLC3
ComponentNoteResistance (ohms)
Linear pressure solenoid (SLB1), (SLC1), (SLC2), (SLC3)Resistance between solenoid pins.+20 °C= 5.0-5.6 ohms

Other values, see diagram. When measuring at other temperature than +20 °C the check-measurement shall be performed at +20 °C. This is to ensure if the resistance is correct or not.

All values indicated below are between respective connection in column 1 and #A9 (#39 on the breakout box). If this is not the case, it is indicated within brackets.

Connector A (16-pin) corresponds to #31 - #46 on the breakout box.

Connector B (22-pin to transmission) corresponds to #1 - #22 on the breakout box.

Note. Connect the breakout box and check the ground connections before starting to measure.

U=DC voltage in volts (V)U AC =AC voltage in volts (V)
U bat =Battery voltageF =Frequency in Hertz (Hz)
U low =Voltage approximately 0 V% duty =Duty cycle (pulse ratio) in percent (%)
T =Time in milliseconds (ms)

Connector A

Breakout box terminalControl module terminalSignal typeIgnition onEngine idlingMiscellaneous
#31#A1Power supplyU bat30-feed from fuse
#32#A2
#33#A3
#34#A4
#35#A5Signal, start lockoutU low when start is permittedSignal to engine control module (ECM) if start is permitted
#36#A6Control module communication cable CAN_LDuring communication the voltage is 1.5-2.5 V
#37#A7Communication cable LIN gear selector module (GSM)During communication the voltage is 0 V - U bat
#38#A8Communication cable K-lineFor serial communication
#39#A9Power groundU = U low
#40#A10
#41#A11Power supplyU = U bat15-feed from ignition via fuse
#42#A12
#43#A13Signal, Shift lock solenoid for gear selector module (GSM)Shift lock U = U bat when the solenoid is not activated U low when the solenoid is activatedSolenoid not activated = gear selector locked Solenoid activated = gear selector can be moved
#44#A14Communication cable, control module CAN_HDuring communication the voltage is 2.0-3.5 V
#45#A15
#46#A16Voltage feed, gear selector module (GSM)U = U bat

CONNECTOR A, #A31 - #A46

Connector B

Breakout box terminalControl module terminalSignal typeIgnition onEngine idlingMiscellaneous
#1#B1Signal ground, linear pressure solenoid SLTU = U low
#2#B2Control signal, shift solenoid S2Activated: U=0 - 2 A V below U bat Not activated: U lowThe solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it during engine braking in 1st gear.
#3#B3Control signal, linear pressure solenoid SLTF = 300 Hz. Frequency is constant, regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it.
#4#B4Signal ground Lock-up solenoid SLUU = U low
#5#B5Control signal, shift solenoid S1Activated: U=0 - 2 A V below U bat Not activated: U lowThe solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it during engine braking in 1st gear.
#6#B6
#7#B7Signal ground, oil temperature sensorU lowGround
#8#B8Signal, oil temperature sensorCold transmission (+20°C): U = 2.4 A V Warm transmission (+100°C): U=0.3 - 0.5 A VU decreases with increasing temperature.
#9#B9Control signal, lock-up solenoid SLUF = 300 Hz. Frequency is constant, regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it.
#10#B10Signal ground, linear pressure solenoid SLC1U = U low
# 11#B11Control signal, lock-up solenoid SLC1F = 300 Hz. Frequency is constant, regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it.
#12#B12Voltage feed, rpm sensor (VSS)Power supply, rpm sensor approx. 1-3 V < U bat
#13#B13Signal, rpm sensorTooth against sensor: 14 mA Cover against sensor: 6 mAWhen the toothed wheel rotates, the sensor generates a pulsating current (square wave) with fixed pulse ratio, the frequency increases with the speed.
#14#B14Control signal, linear pressure solenoid SLC3F = 300 Hz. Frequency is constant, regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it.
#15#B15
#16#B16Signal ground, linear pressure solenoid SLB1U = U low
#17#B17Control signal, linear pressure solenoid SLC2F = 300 Hz. Frequency is constant, regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it.
#18#B18Signal ground, linear pressure solenoid SLC2U = U low
#19#B19Power supply, vehicle speed sensor (VSS)Power supply, speed sensor approx. 1-3 V < U bat
#20#B20Signal, gearbox output speed sensor signalTooth against sensor: 14 mA Cover against sensor: 6 mAWhen the toothed wheel rotates, the sensor generates a pulsating current (square wave) with fixed pulse ratio, the frequency increases with the speed.
#21#B21Control signal, linear pressure solenoid SLB1F = 300 Hz. Frequency is constant, regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it.
#22#B22Signal ground, linear pressure solenoid SLC3U = U low

CONNECTOR B, #B1 - #B22