Volvo Drive Cycle/Readiness Code
Information as per TSB #2230056Reference:
TP 2321201. This bulletin replaces SB 23-0056 dated April 2001, which should be discarded. Warranty claim information added.
Affected vehicles:
Motronic 4.4
OBD II Readiness Codes: Revised Reset Instructions
Background
The MY 1996 and 1997 Volvo 960 require an extended driving period in order to reset readiness codes from INCOMPLETE to COMPLETE. When verifying an emission-related repair, the TRIP identified in Section VW of the Engine Management System Service Manual TP 2321201 may not allow all of the diagnostic monitors to run.
The following instructions, which supersede TRIP instructions contained in the above-referenced service manual, will exercise all of the diagnostic monitors on this model. As long as no diagnostic trouble codes have been stored, the readiness codes will be set to COMPLETE upon completion of two consecutive trips driven according to the instructions.
Introduction 1
This on-road driving sequence will allow all of the diagnostic functions an opportunity to run. After two correct, consecutive TRIPS, the readiness codes will be set to COMPLETE, provided no diagnostic trouble codes have been stored.
General Instructions 2
Engine temperature at start must be below +50°C (122°F).
Air conditioning (A/C) must be off during idle periods. A/C compressor activation during the Evap diagnostic may interrupt the Evap test.
Select a suitable route where it is possible to safely stop at the side of the road. Obey all traffic regulations and posted speed limits.
Trip Instructions 3
^ Start engine
^ Move gear selector to Drive
^ Accelerate gently to 1500 - 2000 rpm
^ Drive for 6 minutes at 1500 - 2000 rpm
^ Safely stop the car and idle engine for 70 seconds with Drive engaged
^ Accelerate to 1600 - 2000 rpm
^ Drive for 6 minutes at 1600 - 2000 rpm
^ Stop the car and idle engine for 70 seconds with Drive engaged
^ Accelerate to at least 45 mph, drive for 5 minutes at 1800 - 2200 rpm
^ Stop the car and idle engine for 60 seconds with Drive engaged
^ Accelerate to at least 45 mph, drive for 4 minutes at 1800 - 2200 rpm
^ Stop the car and idle engine for 60 seconds with Drive engaged
^ Drive the car to the location where it will be parked
^ Move gear selector to Park
^ Stop engine Finished
CLAIM SUBMISSION: All claims should be submitted on a long form with claim type 02 (emission). Labor time claimed should be actual time up to 3 hours. The repair text should also include: "reset readiness code." All claims are subject to Volvo claim documentation requirements (i.e.: hard copy, punch time, etc.).