Checking The Ignition Switch

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition In Off Position

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• Clilck on the VCT2000 symbol in VIDA (Volvo scan tool).
• Check the status for the switch for key-in.

HINT: If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless vehicle module (KVM) always use the remote key in the ignition switch. 

Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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Is the function OK? 

• YES 

  Refer to CHECKING UNLOCKED STEERING WHEEL LOCK 

• NO 

  Refer to REPLACING THE START CONTROL UNIT (SCU) 

• Clilck on the VCT2000 symbol in VIDA (Volvo scan tool).
• Check that the status of the ignition switch corresponds to all key positions.

  Compare with table in link below.

HINT: If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless vehicle module (KVM) always use the remote key in the ignition switch. 

Other information 

• For table,

  see DESCRIPTION OF SWITCH FOR START CONTROL UNIT (SCU) 

Fig 1: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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Are all key positions OK? 

• YES 

  Refer to CHECKING THE STARTER MOTOR CIRCUIT 

• NO 

  Refer to REPLACING THE START CONTROL UNIT (SCU) 

• Clilck on the VCT2000 symbol in VIDA (Volvo scan tool).
• Check that the status of the ignition switch corresponds to all key positions.

  Compare with table in link below.

HINT: If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless vehicle module (KVM) always use the remote key in the ignition switch. 

Other information 

• For table,

  see DESCRIPTION OF SWITCH FOR START CONTROL UNIT (SCU) 

Fig 1: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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Are all key positions OK? 

• YES 

  Refer to FAULT-TRACING INFORMATION 

• NO 

  Refer to CHECKING THE WIRING 

• Clilck on the VCT2000 symbol in VIDA (Volvo scan tool).
• Check that the status of the ignition switch corresponds to all key positions.

  Compare with table in link below.

Other information 

• For table,

  see DESCRIPTION OF SWITCH FOR START CONTROL UNIT (SCU) 

Fig 1: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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Are all key positions OK? 

• YES 

  Refer to VERIFICATION 

• NO 

  Refer to CHECKING THE IGNITION SWITCH 

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition In Position II

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• Change to another key belonging to the vehicle.
• Clilck on the VCT2000 symbol in VIDA (Volvo scan tool).
• Check that the status of the ignition switch corresponds to all key positions.

  Compare with table in link below.

If key positions' status cannot be read out, or if the shown key position is invalid, the Start Control Unit (SCU) is probably defective.

Other information 

• For table,

  see DESCRIPTION OF SWITCH FOR START CONTROL UNIT (SCU) 

Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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Are all key positions OK? 

• YES 

  Refer to PROGRAMMING NEW KEYS 

• NO 

  Refer to REPLACING THE START CONTROL UNIT (SCU) 

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition In Position II

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• Clilck on the VCT2000 symbol in VIDA (Volvo scan tool).
• Check that the status of the ignition switch corresponds to all key positions.

  Compare with table in link below.

Other information 

• For table,

  see DESCRIPTION OF SWITCH FOR START CONTROL UNIT (SCU) 

Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

Are all key positions OK? 

• YES 

  Refer to VERIFICATION 

• NO 

  Refer to FAULT-TRACING INFORMATION