VOLVO
BCM-0071 - Pump motor. Signal missing
System
Brake Control Module (BCM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
10 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C30 Electric (2011–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2001–2009), S80 (1999–2006), V50 (2004–2013), V70 (2000–2008), V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (21)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2007–2011
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2013Engine B4204S3, B4204S4, B5254T7 only
- Volvo C30 Electric (2011–2013)2011–2013
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2006–2011
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2012–2013Engine B5254T7 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2004–2010
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2002–2009
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)2002–2006
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2004–2010
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2002–2008
- Volvo V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)2002–2007
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2003–2004, 2015
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2005–2006All engines except: B8444S
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2007Engine B5254T2, D5244T4 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2008–2010All engines except: B6324S, B8444S
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011All engines except: B6324S5, B8444S
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2012All engines except: B6324S5
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014Engine B5254T9 only
What does this fault code mean?
The brake control module (BCM) has registered that the ABS pump motor is not starting, or that its signal is absent. The pump motor builds the brake pressure that ABS needs, so without it ABS, stability control and brake assist do not work.
Possible causes
- Poor contact in the connections
- Blown fuse for the pump motor
- Open circuit in the supply wire to the pump motor
- Open circuit in the pump motor's ground wire
- Defective pump motor
- Faulty brake control module (uncommon)
What you can do
- 1Check the pump motor fuse in the engine bay relay and fuse box, and test the circuit beyond it if the fuse has failed
- 2Check the connectors at the brake control module and the pump motor for contact resistance and oxidation
- 3Run the pump motor with diagnostic equipment and check that it starts and appears to run normally
- 4The brake system is safety critical: do not work on the hydraulic unit or pump motor yourself; have a workshop repair the fault
Symptoms you may notice5
- General warning lamp on
- ABS warning lamp on
- ABS, traction control and stability function do not work
- Anti-skid does not work
- If the fault is intermittent, the ABS lamp may only go out some way into the next drive
What the fault can affect2
- ABS, traction control, stability control and brake assist are disabled
- The brakes still work but without ABS regulation
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.