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Checking Throttle Cable And Throttle Position






Checking throttle cable and throttle position

Checking throttle cable
- Check that the throttle cable is not sticking.





Continue - Checking throttle angle

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Checking throttle angle




- Start the engine and idle it.




- Select Volvo Scan Tool (ST) to read off the signal from the throttle position (TP) sensor.

The signal should be approximately 0.5 V at closed throttle position (CTP)

OK - Fault-tracing information

Not OK - Checking link rod

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Checking link rod
Check that the throttle spindle is in contact with the adjustment screw when the throttle pulley is in contact with the idling stop.
- 1. the throttle spindle is in contact with the adjustment screw.
- 2. there is an air leakage.





Select one of the above alternatives.

1 - Replacing component

2 - Fault-tracing information

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Replacing component
- Try a new throttle body (TB).





Continue - FAULT FOUND

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Fault-tracing information
- Adjust link.

Continue - FAULT FOUND

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Fault-tracing information
- Reading is OK. Fault-trace intake and exhaust systems for air leakage.

Continue - No Fault Found

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