VOLVO
BCM-0147 - Pedal position sensor. Signal outside its permitted range
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 pedal position sensor gives the brake control module information about the brake pedal position and how quickly the pedal is pressed. These signals are needed to judge how much braking force is required, and on cars without active brake assist they are also used to check the brake light switch. The code is set when the signal from the sensor is implausible.
Possible causes
- Open circuit in the wiring
- Wiring shorted to ground or supply voltage
- Incorrectly fitted pedal position sensor
- Defective pedal position sensor
- Defective brake control module
What you can do
- 1Check that the connectors at the brake control module and the pedal position sensor are secure and free from oxidation
- 2Check that the pedal position sensor is correctly fitted and undamaged
- 3Read the codes in the engine control module and the central electronic module, as codes for the brake light switch may be stored there
- 4The brake system is safety critical: do not work on the pedal position sensor yourself, and have a workshop repair the fault
Symptoms you may notice1
- General yellow warning lamp on
What the fault can affect2
- Active brake assist (BA) is disabled
- Traction control (TC) on the rear wheels is disabled
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.