Checking The Start Function

• Press the start button 10 times in succession.
• Read off the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) by clicking on the VCT2000 symbol in VIDA (Volvo scan tool). Fault-trace according to diagnostic trouble code (DTC) instructions.

Fig 1: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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Are relevant diagnostics trouble codes (DTCs) stored? 

• YES 

  OKAY:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  Refer to CHECKING THE START FUNCTION 

• Press in the start button and check that both switches close (status changes to activated for both switches). Press the VCT2000 symbol in VIDA (Volvo scan tool).
• If the switches do not work properly, replace the Start control module (SCU).

Other information: 

• see IGNITION LOCK

Fig 1: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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Has the start control module (SCU) been replaced? 

• YES 

  Refer to VERIFICATION 

• NO 

  Refer to CHECKING THE START FUNCTION 

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

If the key does not come out, check the following and the attempt to remove the key again:

• The vehicle is stationary.
• Gear selector in position P
• Ignition off.

This applies to vehicles with structure week from and including 200720. If the key still cannot be removed, read out the value on the parameter "Key removal". Click the VCT2000 symbol in VIDA (Volvo scan tool) to read off the value.

• If key removal is not permitted according to the parameter, replace the Start control module (SCU).

This applies to vehicles with structure week up to and including 200719.

• If the key still does not come out, replace the Start control module (SCU).

Other information: 

• see IGNITION LOCK

Fig 1: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

Has the Start control module (SCU) been replaced? 

• YES 

  Refer to VERIFICATION 

• NO 

  Refer to CHECKING THE START FUNCTION 

Start control module (SCU) probably has a fault.

Continue fault-tracing by checking the Steering column lock module (SCL).

Fig 1: Locating Start Control Module (SCU)

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Do you wish to continue with symptom fault tracing? 

• YES 

  Refer to CHECKING THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE (SCL) 

• NO 

  OKAY:  Troubleshooting has been completed.