Volvo Auto Transmission - Auto Repair Codes

Scan Tool for Codes and Live Data for your Volvo Transmission from $199 USD

The information below may apply to Volvo 480 and many other models

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Volvo Transmission Code Reading

Connector Diagram

Auto Repair Manual - How to read codes (No Special Tools Needed)

1 Warm the vehicle to operating temperature if possible.

2 Stop vehicle, place in park or neutral and turn ignition OFF.

3 Connect the Selector Cable to terminal '1'.

4 Turn the ignition ON.

5 Press the Test Button for 2 seconds.

6 Read codes from LED as described in the Code Format Description below.

7 Press the continue button to enter the code numbers and get the code description(s).

NOTE:Only one code is outputted at a time. Press the Test Button again to get the next code.

Code Format Diagram

Code Format Description

• Each code is made up of three series of flashes.

• The first series indicates the 'hundreds' digit.

• The second series indicates the 'tens' digit.

• The third series indicates the 'ones' digit.

• A long pause separates each of the series of flashes.

• Code Format Diagram shows code No. 232.

• Only one code is outputted at a time. Operate the Test Button again to get the next code.

To move to the next screen click on the Continue button

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Note on Example Model(s): Volvo 480
The example model(s) shown, Volvo 480 for this auto repair service are only an indication to help you. There may be many other models that apply to this connector. Click above link to see the complete vehicle coverage list.