Reading Off the Volvo on-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System

Reading off the Volvo on-board diagnostic (OBD) system

Fault data and other information can be read off using the VADIS/VIDA PC which is connected to the data link connector (DLC) via VCT 2000 under the center console cover. The VADIS/VIDA PC communicates with the control module via a standardized interface.

Volvo on-board diagnostic (OBD) system

With the VADIS/VIDA PC it is possible to:
- read off and erase stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
- activate components/functions according to certain predetermined patterns
- continuously monitor the values and status of input and output signals
- read off the control module identification.
- program and read off the programmed values.

The following conditions must be met before the Volvo on-board diagnostic (OBD) system is activated:
- the ignition must be on
- the battery voltage must be normal.