Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.

Greensboro, NC USA
TSI
Date Group No. Supp. Page
This TSI Service Bulletin replaces TSI Service Bulletin
331–003, “Remote Starter Switch Installation” (11.2001), 7.2003 331 003 1(3)
publication number PV776–TSP161574.
Remote Starter Switch
D12A, D12B, D12C
Remote Starter Switch Installation

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This information covers the proper procedure to install a remote starter switch on
vehicles with a Volvo D12 engine.

Contents
• “Remote Starter Switch, Installation” page 2

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Remote Starter Switch, Installation

DANGER
Before working on a vehicle, set the parking brakes,
place the transmission in neutral, and block the
wheels. Failure to do so can result in unexpected
vehicle movement and can cause serious personal
injury or death.

1
Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position.

2
D12/D12A only: Disconnect the EECU power supply
relay (1).

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Fig. 1: EECU power supply relay, D12/D12A

3
D12B/C only: Disconnect the R3 relay (located in
the TEC panel).

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Fig. 2: R3 relay location (TEC Panel), D12B/C from

02.1998.
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4
Connect a switch between the battery positive (+) and the
positive (+) connection on the starter solenoid.

Note: Do not run the starter for more than 15 seconds

at any one time. However, if the starter is run for 15
seconds or longer, wait at least one minute before
reusing the starter motor.

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Fig. 3: Remote starter switch and wiring