Checking Function Of The Gear Position Sensor

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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• Ignition on
• Read off the Geartronic status using the VCT2000 (or appropriate scan tool)
• Depress the brake pedal. Move the gear selector to "M" (manual) position and check that the status changes
• Move the gear selector to + and check that the gear selection is updated in the Volvo scan tool display and in the display on the driver information module (DIM)
• Move the gear selector to -. Check that the gear selection is updated.

  If the gear selector position is not updated, replace the gear selector module (GSM).

  Other information 

  • see TOP PANEL GEAR SELECTOR ASSEMBLY
  Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000

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  Fig 3: Identifying Gearshifting With Geartronic

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Was the function OK? 

• YES 

  OKAY:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  Refer to VERIFICATION