Diagnostic functions: General
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The control modules have a built-in diagnostic system, Volvo Diagnostics, which continuously monitors internal functions as well as input and output signals. The central locking system is a distributed system which stores diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in different control modules depending on where the fault occurred.