Checking The Software

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Volvo XC90, 2006 Volvo XC90, 2005 Volvo XC90, 2004 Volvo XC90, and 2003 Volvo XC90. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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Ignition on
Read off the software version from the brake control module (BCM).
Check that the diagnostic number corresponds to the car configuration. If the software does not correspond to the car configuration, make a bookmark and cancel the fault-tracing. Then go to the software manager and download the correct software. Then resume the fault-tracing.

Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA
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Was the control module programmed with the correct software?

YES
see CHECKING THE CAR CONFIGURATION
NO
see ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)