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2-3-1 in socket A7 850

Hi,
I reset the service engine light yesterday; but before doing so, Socket A7 blinked out the code 2-3-1. Can someone do me a favor by checking their handy pocket data booklet for that code. I appreciate it. thanks.
--andrew
850 GLT








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    2-3-1 in socket A7 850

    Here it is out of the book:
    Probably a vacuum leak, or if not then look for a faulty MAF sensor.

    Mike

    Code 2-3-1 (Long Term Fuel Trim Partial Load) Or
    Code 2-3-2 (Long Term Fuel Trim Idling)

    1) Check for other codes. If Code 3-1-5 is stored, perform
    testing on that code first. If Code 3-1-5 is not stored, go to next
    step.

    2) Check status message on Volvo Scan Tool (998-8686). If
    status message reads LOWER LIMIT, go to step 8). If status message
    reads UPPER LIMIT, go to next step.

    3) Turn ignition on. Connect voltmeter between MAF sensor
    connector terminals No. 2 and 4. If voltmeter reads .1-.2 volt, go to
    next step. If voltmeter does not read .1-.2 volt, test using new MAF
    sensor.

    4) Check for air leakage in intake system. Repair as
    necessary. If air leakage in intake system is not present, go to next
    step.

    5) Check for air leakage in exhaust system. If there is no
    air leakage, go to next step. If there is air leakage, repair as
    necessary.

    6) Check fuel and residual pressure. If fuel and residual
    pressure are okay, go to next step. If fuel and residual pressure are
    not okay, repair as necessary.

    7) Connect breakout box to ECM and check ground connections.
    See COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS in I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS
    article. Reconnect ECM. Repair as necessary.

    8) If status message reads LOWER LIMIT, turn ignition on.
    Connect voltmeter between MAF sensor connectors terminals No. 2 and 4.
    If voltmeter reads .1-.2 volt, go to next step. If voltmeter does not
    read .1-.2 volt, test using new MAF sensor.

    9) Check for air leakage in intake and exhaust system. Repair
    as necessary. Check fuel and residual pressure. Repair as necessary.
    If no air leakage and fuel and residual pressure are okay, go to next
    step.

    10) Remove hose leading to intake manifold from EVAP valve.
    Connect vacuum pump to EVAP valve coupling. If vacuum gauge does not
    show stable vacuum, repair as necessary. If vacuum gauge does show
    stable vacuum, go to next step. Check engine oil and fill as
    necessary.

    11) Start engine and run at idle a few minutes. Using Volvo
    Scan Tool (998-8686), read off value on SHORT TERM FUEL TRIM and note
    value. Disconnect and plug crankcase ventilation. Read off value of
    short term fuel trim once again. If value is more or less unchanged,
    go to next step. If value rises, engine oil is diluted with fuel.
    Repair as necessary.

    12) Connect breakout box to ECM connector and check grounds.
    Connect ECM. Check all signals to and from ECM. Repair as necessary.







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