Volvo is a name to reckon with in the transportation and construction equipment field. From trucks and busses to construction equipment that includes motor graders, wheel loaders, and excavators, to marine and industrial engines, Volvo has it all. If you have a fleet of them, you will require the Jaltest Volvo diagnostic software to keep them in peak performance mode.
In this post, we will go through the intricacies and functioning of the Volvo scan tool and how to use this very optimized maintenance tool. We will also largely focus on Volvo construction equipment as including all Volvo products will make the article a bit cumbersome.
Volvo Construction Equipment and the Volvo Diagnostic Scan Tool
When it comes to construction equipment, Volvi is the leader in this pack, offering world-class solutions. Apart from the company’s focus on sustainable products, their products deliver highly optimized power and performance. Most importantly, Volvo has a wide range of service stations across the globe and hence your equipment will never be stranded on downtime.
However, when you have a fleet of Volvo construction equipment and use the Jaltest Volvo construction equipment diagnostic software, you can easily check for any faults and rectify them before they become a major problem. This will keep your Volvo equipment always on the job and avoid prolonged malfunctions or breakdowns.
The main advantage is that by using the Jaltest Volvo diagnostic software, you are always one step ahead on the health of your Volvo construction equipment.
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The Functioning of The Volvo Diagnostic Scanner
In this section, we will examine the functioning of the Volvo scan tool.
Every modern vehicle or construction equipment come with a fault self-diagnosis system via an onboard computer. Whenever a malfunction occurs in the equipment that affects the running status of the machinery, a fault code warning message will flash on the display screen located below the dashboard on the driver’s side. This is where the Jaltest Volvo diagnostic software comes into the picture.
On a fault code warning, you need to connect this maintenance tool to the onboard computer and check where the fault lies. Once this is done, and our software laptop identifies the issue, it will guide you through the rectification solutions so that the fault is cleared and your equipment is back on the job.
For example, suppose the fault code is P206A02 typical of a Volvo L60H loader. Our Volvo diagnostic tool will inform you that it is an issue with the aftertreatment fuel pressure sensor. This sensor is part of the emissions control system and monitors the fuel pressure after it has passed through the aftertreatment system.
The software will then handhold you through getting the rectification done on the premises without having to fall back on visits to the service center. All performance metrics are available on the laptop screen of the Volvo diagnostic software staring from fault rectification solutions to guides on how to change components if needed.
There are two ways to get the maximum out of your Volvo construction equipment diagnostic software and our intuitive and user-friendly dashboard will show you how.
In the first instance, you can carry out what can be termed preventive maintenance to ensure that the equipment does not go to the fault warning stage. Here, Jaltest software helps you carry out periodical full system scans to make sure that all systems and components are working as they should. Any minor fault is therefore identified at this stage and rectified before they become a full-blown issue.
These cases are generally temporary Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and are resolved over a few driving cycles or slight tweaking from the Volvo scan tool.
The other instance is scanning by symptoms. Once an error in the system is noticed by our software, it goes into rectification mode and what to do to clear the fault code. What helps is that your work is helped by live technical and maintenance data as well as wiring diagrams that show where the fault lies precisely and if any component in the software needs to be changed.
Hence, the Jaltest Volvo diagnostic software not only sets right and clears fault codes but also keeps your equipment in top performance condition through preventive maintenance.
Troubleshooting Faults With The Volvo Tech Tool Diagnostic Software
The Volvo Premium Tech Tool (PTT) is a diagnostic application designed for testing, calibrating, and programming engine parameters. The advantage here is that it makes diagnostics of engine faults fast and accurate, thereby making for equally quick resolutions.
Now let us get into how to resolve issues with your Volvo construction equipment with the Jaltest Volvo diagnostic software. The basic process is the same for all Volvo construction equipment though the fault codes and what they represent varies between different types of equipment.
- First, ensure that the Volvo scan tool is plugged into the onboard computer of your Volvo construction equipment and turn the ignition on. You do not have to run the engine. Our tool will now show the type of malfunction of your equipment.
- Go to the main menu on the Jaltest software and give the “Clear Codes” option from the main menu.
- At this stage, the Volvo diagnostic scanner will start checking any issues and initiate rectification procedures. You will receive guidance during the whole process with technical and maintenance data in real-time as well as through wiring diagrams. Some special instructions might also be issued by the software which you must follow. When asked by the Volvo diagnostic tool whether you want to clear the fault codes, tap “yes.”
- At this juncture, you will be handheld through a series of rectification actions and a wide range of prompts to arrive at the right solution. You will also be asked to turn the engine on and off. You will now receive either a “Success” or a fault not cleared message in which case other actions must be explored.
In most cases though, this is enough to set your construction equipment right without calling in certified engineers.
Read more about the Volvo construction equipment fault code.
Force Regens and The Volvo Diagnostic Scan Tool
Apart from a few materials handling equipment like tractors and a few construction equipment, almost all Volvo heavy-duty products are powered by diesel engines. It is here that force regens come up.
Our Volvo diagnostic scanner carries out a wide range of activities ranging from simple ones such as tracing a loose wire to more complex ones such as force regens. It is common for soot to buildup in the diesel particulate filter of diesel-powered vehicles.
Generally, passive regens can clear this accumulation but when the condition becomes severe, the engine will seize up and your Volvo construction equipment will go into limp mode. This will lead to downtime and affect your project adversely.
When you connect your Volvo diagnostic software to the onboard computer and a fault code related to engine issues shows up, our tool will diagnose whether it is related to soot accumulation in the DPF. It will then start rectification solutions based on the severity of the issue ranging from High to Very High.
Generally, clearing faults that require force regens need the engine to be run continuously for 40 minutes at a rev that will be decided by the software. The increased temperature of the exhaust gasses burns away the soot in the DPF. Our software will come in very handy in construction equipment as this problem is typically faced by vehicles and equipment that function in a stop-go-stop manner and not run long distances at a time.
Comprehensive Information With The Volvo Diagnostic Scanner
The Jaltest Volvo diagnostic tool offers a whole lot of detailed information that assists you in undertaking multiple corrective actions regardless of the type and model of construction equipment and engine.
An example of using the Volvo tech tool diagnostic software offers an insight of the working of the Jaltest software.
Suppose there is a fault code identification of a six-cylinder Volvo engine that requires a resolution. From the software, you get an easy-to-understand flow chart of various components such as the AHI, Hydrocarbon Metering Valve, Fuel Pressure Sensor, and Electronic Control Unit Supply Voltage. You also get several technical and maintenance data in our scan tool that includes Engine Load and Engine Speed during troubleshooting.
With all these metrics and parameters at your fingertips fault code resolutions with the Volvo scan tool is as easy as it can get.
Summing Up
Get all the critical information that is required from the Volvo diagnostic scanner to keep your equipment in peak operating efficiency. What helps is that detailed wiring diagrams and the required service instructions are in-built in the software along with several critical key parameters such as instrument cluster, telematic module, exhaust gas treatment systems, engine gateway, electronic diesel control, and more.
Additionally, we also update our software thrice every year. This is to keep you abreast of any technical innovations made to Volvo construction equipment so that our Volvo diagnostic software never becomes obsolete.
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