how do i check my number 1 canshaft for a short to open circuit, and a failed canshft actuator.

1999 VOLVO S70
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HART
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something is killing my battery, and the report i git is that my number 1 canshft is poor electrical connection, and Failed camshaft actuator.
Jan 20, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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RASMATAZ
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How did they determine that the cam actuator is causing the battery drainage
Jan 20, 2012 at 4:16 PM
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HART
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Troubleshooting on my OEM and this code came up p1057, and that i have a poor electrical connection, or failed canshft actuator.
Jan 20, 2012 at 4:35 PM
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RASMATAZ
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P1057 is a TCM code
Jan 20, 2012 at 5:18 PM
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HART
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What is a tcm code is and what do it control?
Jan 20, 2012 at 5:25 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Transmission control module
Jan 20, 2012 at 5:34 PM
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HART
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dose that mean i need a new transmission. are a part for the trans.
Jan 21, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Dunno but have your transmission further checked-
Jan 21, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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HART
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I hav a 1988 GMAC Diesel van? I ran out of diesel, but changes the filter? now it want start? do i hav to bleed the line. plus it want start at all now. how do i get it runing again.

Mar 14, 2012 at 10:54 AM
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