Volvo All Engines (2004 Emissions) Fault Code: PID 251 FMI 9 Time Data Failure

Fault Condition: The Time Data Failure code will set when the Engine Management System (EMS) Module has lost the time stamps that are sent from the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM). The time stamps will be substituted by the Engine Management System (EMS) Module.

Possible repairs:

Turn the ignition key OFF first.

1) Verify that code PID 251 is set. If code PID 251 is not set, wiggle the harness and connectors to try to set the code. Visually inspect the ABS connectors and wires for poor connections.
2) Connect a diagnostic computer. Turn the ignition key ON. Use the diagnostic computer to attempt to communicate with the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM). If communication can be made with the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM), the fault may be intermittent, wiggle the harness and connectors to try to set the code. If fault in the harness is found, repair or replace the harness.
3) Disconnect connector A from the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM). Check continuity between the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) harness connector A pin 2 and a good ground (see Figure 150).
If continuity does not exist, locate and repair the open in the circuit.
4) Disconnect connector A from the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM). Turn the ignition key ON. Measure the voltage between connector A pin 1 of the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) Harness Connector and a good ground.
If the measured voltage is not approximately battery voltage, locate and repair the short or open in the harness. If a short or open in the harness is not found, check the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) connectors for the dirt or damage. If the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) pins are making good contact, replace the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) and retest the system.
5) Disconnect connector A from the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM). Turn the ignition key ON. Measure the voltage between connector A pin 3 of the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) Harness Connector and a good ground.
If the measured voltage is not approximately battery voltage, locate and repair the short or open in the harness. If a short or open in the harness is not found, check the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) connectors
for the dirt or damage. If the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) pins are making good contact, replace the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) and retest the system.
6) Disconnect INST. CLSTR fuse F19. Disconnect connector A from the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM). Turn the ignition key ON. Measure the voltage between Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) harness connector A
pin 1 and a good ground. If voltage is present, locate and repair the short to power in the harness.
7) Disconnect INSTR. CLUSTER fuse F63. Disconnect connector A from the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM). Turn the ignition key ON. Measure the voltage between Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) harness connector A pin 3 and a good ground. If voltage is present, locate and repair the short to power in the harness.
8) Connect all connectors to the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM). Install Cluster fuses F19 and F63. Turn the ignition key ON. If code P251 is still active, replace the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) and retest the system.
If code P251 is NOT active, the procedures have corrected the problem. Check all connectors to ensure proper connections.