Checking Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor, Lamps Illuminate Incorrectly/Not At All
Checking the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor, lamps illuminate incorrectly/not at all.
Fault-tracing information
This fault tracing only applies to vehicles with the symptom: lights on the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor handheld unit illuminate incorrectly or not at all.
Note! Before starting this symptom fault tracing, check that no relevant diagnostic trouble codes are stored that regard the starting system of the vehicle.
1. The right-hand lamp illuminates red during a breath test in the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor handheld unit. In addition, a message stating invalid test appears in the Driver information module (DIM).
2. The Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor flashes red and green repeatedly when the handheld unit is started. In addition, the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor emits an audible signal randomly a few times.
3. The Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor does not start when the switch is pressed.
4. The Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor only starts when the power cable is connected to the handheld unit.
Select one of the above options. Select one of the above options that best describes how the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor behaves:
1 - Fault-tracing information
2 - Fault-tracing information
3 - Fault-tracing information
4 - Fault-tracing information
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Fault-tracing information
If the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor flashes red and/or green repeatedly and emits an audible signal randomly several times, the causes may be as follows:
- The Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor has passed its calibration date and must be calibrated in order to work.
- Internal fault in the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor.
Check if the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor needs calibrating (by checking a sticker on the reverse of the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor handheld unit).
Calibrate the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor, if required.
If the fault persists or calibration has already been carried out, replace the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor.
When replacing the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor, carry out the following:
1. Go to the SOFTWARE tab in VIDA and delete the existing software from the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor.
2. Download new software for the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor and follow the procedure for matching the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor.
3. Activate the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor and also calibrate it, if necessary.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information:
- For activating/calibrating the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor, use the programme: Volvo Alcoguard Workshop Application
Has the fault been remedied?
Yes - FAULT FOUND
No - Fault-tracing information
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Fault-tracing information
If the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor does not start when the switch on the handheld unit is pressed, this may be because the batteries have been discharged.
Charge the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor batteries by connecting the power cable from the glove compartment or placing it in the cradle.
Has the fault been remedied?
Yes - FAULT FOUND
No - Fault-tracing information
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Fault-tracing information
If the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor only starts when the power cable is connected to the handheld unit, this may be because the batteries are defective.
Replace the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor.
When replacing the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor, carry out the following:
1. Go to the SOFTWARE tab in VIDA and delete the existing software from the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor.
2. Download new software for the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor and follow the procedure for matching the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor.
3. Activate the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor and also calibrate it, if necessary.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information:
- For activating/calibrating the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor, use the programme: Volvo Alcoguard Workshop Application
Has the fault been remedied?
Yes - FAULT FOUND
No - Fault-tracing information
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Fault-tracing information
For various reasons, the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor cannot accept a breath test. This may be due to the following:
- The Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor is affected by cellular phone or a radio transmitter for example.
- Moisture in the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor handheld. This can occur if you have taken several breath tests within a short period of time.
Perform in accordance with:
Avoid storing or using cellular phones or other radio transmitters near the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor.
Place the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor handheld in the cradle and allow it to dry for at least 2 minutes.
Then check that a breath test works.
If the error message in the Driver information module (DIM) remains, replace the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor.
When replacing the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor, carry out the following:
1. Go to the SOFTWARE tab in VIDA and delete the existing software from the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor.
2. Download new software for the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor and follow the procedure for matching the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor.
3. Activate the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor and also calibrate it, if necessary.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information:
- For activating/calibrating the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor, use the programme: Volvo Alcoguard Workshop Application
Has the fault been remedied?
Yes - FAULT FOUND
No - Fault-tracing information
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