Solution K37300352
Thursday, July 5, 2018 5:23:51 PM CEST

Volvo Models
Volvo Model

VNX , VNL , VNM , VHD , VAH

Engine family
Engine family

11L Engine , 13L Engine , 16L Engine

Emission Standard
Emission Standard

US15

** SOLUTION **
Title

Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P205B Lighting The Malfunction
Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD15 Emissions, Common Model Year 2016 ONLY

Cause

US14+OBD15 Emissions vehicles may log DTC P0507. It is possible that the code is
generated due to a software issue, resulting in diagnosis finding no fault.

Solution

Verify the chassis emissions level
• Details can be found in the Product Details box on the Product tab in PTT as seen below:

Review the Detailed Status Information for the relevant code on the DTC Readout.

Once the chassis is confirmed to beSoftware improvements have been released to
address this DTC. A Field Service Bulletin with information and instructions has
been published and can be found under the Service tab in Impact, Function Group
284. The articles can also be searched for by Title. Refer to the chart below for the
correct bulletin information:
Emissions Level
(Model Year)
US14+OBD15
(2016)

Field Service Bulletin
FSB 284-064 Engine Control Module (ECM) and
Aftertreatment Control Module (ACM), Reprogramming

If the Bulletin does not appear when searched with either VIN or Chassis
information entered, search by model:
1. Clear any chassis information from the Search box.
2. Select or enter the applicable model.

3. Make sure Title is selected in the Search By field. Enter the correct Bulletin title in the
text entry field.

4. Press the Search button. The operation will appear in the results window.

5. Select the correct vehicle configuration from the list that appears as shown below:

If software shows to be current, ensure the Confirmed DTC status is True as shown
above, then proceed with diagnostics. Review and diagnose any related codes prior to
replacing any parts for P205B findings.
- If the Confirmed DTC status is FALSE, DO NOT proceed with diagnosis.
Address any other issues, clear the codes, and release the chassis.
NA_Sister solutions

K23056214

Campaign code

FSB284-064

Solution visibility

Dealer distribution

Function(s)/component(s) affected
Function affected

FSB

, DEF Dosing , SCR , 1 1 0 EMS , 2 1 0 ACM

Function Group
Function Group

254 catalytic converter; exhaust emission control equipment , 258 emissions aftertreatment

Customer effect
Main customer effect

regeneration , calibration/programming/pairing/missing operation , diagnostics
/methodology , efficiency/abnormal behavior , fault code/display

Fluid problem

level incorrect

Fluid implicated

AdBlue

Fault code(s)
OBD 2013 Diagnostic
Trouble Codes

P205B

Conditions
Vehicle operating mode
Frequency of occurrence of
problem

when driving , when stationary
random

Administration
Author

RU4469V

Dealer ID

RU4469V

Last modified by

RU4469V

Creation date

19-04-2018 20:04

Date of last update

20-06-2018 15:06

Status

Published

Average score

3

Number of scores

1