VOLVO
BCM-0145 - Stability control. Stability control has been active for too long
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 registers that the stability function has been regulating without a break for too long. The code may be caused by an incorrectly fitted steering wheel, incorrect wheel alignment or a loose sensor, and it can be diagnosed after driving straight ahead.
Possible causes
- Steering wheel incorrectly fitted
- Incorrect wheel alignment
- AYC sensor loose or incorrectly fitted
- Defective AYC sensor
- Stability sensor (BSC) loose or incorrectly fitted
What you can do
- 1Have a workshop visually inspect the front and rear brakes and replace any damaged parts
- 2Check that the steering wheel is correctly fitted and that the front axle alignment is right; have a workshop adjust it if needed
- 3Check that the AYC sensor and the stability sensor are firmly fitted
- 4The brake system is safety critical: do not replace the brake control module for this code, and do not work on the brakes or stability system yourself
Symptoms you may notice5
- Anti-spin warning lamp on
- General yellow warning lamp on
- Anti-spin does not work
- Stability function does not work
- Traction control 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.