VOLVO
BCM-0116 - Communication with the active yaw control sensor. Communication problems
System
Brake Control Module (BCM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
This fault code has different meanings depending on model, model year or engine. Select the meaning that applies to your car.
Applies to the following models:
5 modelsS60 (2001–2009), S80 (1999–2006), V70 (2000–2008), V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (11)
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2002–2009
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)2002–2006
- 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 registers that communication with the AYC sensor is not working. Communication runs over the CAN network, so the fault may lie in the wiring, in the AYC sensor or in the brake control module itself.
Possible causes
- CAN communication wires shorted to each other
- CAN communication wires shorted to ground or supply voltage
- Internal fault in the AYC sensor
- Fault inside the brake control module (BCM)
What you can do
- 1Check the connectors at the brake control module and the AYC sensor for contact resistance and oxidation
- 2Check the wiring between the AYC sensor and the brake control module for short circuits and open circuits
- 3If the code status is intermittent, poor contact has probably been the cause; if the fault remains, have a workshop check it
- 4The brake system is safety critical: do not replace the brake control module unless a workshop has confirmed an internal fault, and drive carefully until the fault is fixed
Symptoms you may notice5
- Anti-spin warning lamp on
- General yellow warning lamp on
- Anti-spin does not work
- Stability function does not work
- Anti-skid does not work
What the fault can affect1
- Traction control (TC), stability control (SC) and active yaw control (AYC) are disabled
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.