Group 28 Troubleshooting
MID 144 SID 250 SAE J1587/1708 Information Link
The J1587/1708 Information Link is used to communicate gauge information and diag-
nostic messages.
High-speed digital communication between different electronic control units takes place
over the J1939 Control Link; this is used to control vehicle operation. If the J1939 Con-
trol Link fails, the J1587/1708 Information Link serves as a “back-up” control link.
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Text Messages
In vehicles equipped with diagnostic display, the fol-
lowing message(s) will appear:
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Instrument Cluster Graphics Display (VN):
SAE J1708 data link
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Data Link Instrument Cluster (WG, AC, WX):
The Data Link instrument cluster graphics display
used on WG-, AC-, and WX-series vehicles can
display a limited number of text messages. For infor-
mation, see “Data Link Instrumentation,” Volvo
Service Publication PV776–381–620SM.
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VCADS Pro Display:
SAE J1587/1708 data link
Fault Codes
FMI 2
Intermittent or incorrect data.
Conditions for fault code:
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If the VECU registers incorrect messages on the
J1587/1708 Information Link, the VECU interprets
this as a fault and an fault code is set.
Possible cause:
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Several units are sending at the same time on the
J1587/1708 Information Link.
Reaction from the VECU:
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Fault code is set.
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Yellow lamp is requested.
Noticeable external symptom:
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Yellow lamp lights up.
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