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A1 fault code 223 850 1993

My "winter/lower gear" indicator light has begun flashing. I checked the code at module A, socket 1 and found code 223. What does the code mean?
davesmonkeys@cs.com
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    A1 fault code 223..... bad TPS 850 1993

    Here's what the book says about the 2-2-3 code:

    DTC 223/P0120: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL TOO LOW

    1) Throttle Position (TP) sensor signal is normally .5 - 4.2
    volts. Opening throttle increases signal voltage. If TPS voltages are
    not to specification, check voltage drop over signal ground and power
    ground. See DTC 113: TCM FAULT. Repair as necessary. If voltage drop
    and power ground are okay, go to next step.

    2) Ensure ignition is off. Disconnect TCM and ECM modules.
    Connect ohmmeter between TCM measuring unit terminal No. 20 and ECM
    measuring unit terminal No. 50 (non-turbo) or No. 20 (turbo). If
    ohmmeter reads about zero ohms, go to next step. If ohmmeter does not
    read about zero ohms, check Green/Brown wire between TCM and ECM for
    an open circuit.

    3) Connect ohmmeter between TCM measuring unit terminals No.
    50 and 20. If ohmmeter reads infinite resistance, go to next step. If
    ohmmeter does not read infinite resistance, check Green/Brown wire
    between TCM and ECM for a short circuit to ground.

    4) Ensure ignition is off. Connect measuring unit to TCM.
    Connect ECM control modules. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between
    measuring unit terminals No. 50 and 20. Press accelerator pedal. If
    voltmeter reads about .5 volt for closed throttle, and about 4.2 volts
    for wide open throttle, DTC was set due to poor terminal contact at
    ECM connector or ground. If voltmeter does not read about .5 volt for
    closed throttle, and about 4.2 volts for wide open throttle, check TP
    sensor.


    So if the wiring looks Ok (undamaged) its probably just a bad throttle position sensor.

    Mike








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    A1 fault code 223 850 1993

    code 223 refers to Idle Valve Signal check http://schwde.info/volvo/fehlercodes.htm








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      A1 fault code 223 850 1993

      Thanks, I had recived a code from A2 claiming the same thing. I have code meanings for H/AC, engine management, fuel management, instrument cluster, and power seat but none for the transmission. But having replaced the Throttle Position sensor I knew it was not the cause. The engine module (A2) gave the same code so looks like your probably right.

      Thanks,
      David







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