VOLVO
PDM-0036 - Door warning lamp. Signal too high
System
Passenger Door Module (PDM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
1 modelS80 (1999–2006)
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What does this fault code mean?
The voltage supply to the door warning lamp is too high for a longer period while the door is closed. The fault code is set when this happens. The cause is a signal wire shorted to voltage.
Possible causes
- The signal wire is shorted to voltage
What you can do
- 1Check that the door warning lamp goes out when the door is closed and comes on when it is open
- 2Look for chafed spots on the wire to the door warning lamp
- 3With a multimeter, check whether the wire to the door warning lamp has voltage when the door is closed
- 4If the fault code remains, have a workshop check the wire and connectors and replace the door warning lamp if needed
Symptoms you may notice1
- The door warning lamp does not work
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.