VOLVO
BCM-U210100 - Control Module Configuration Incompatible. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Brake Control Module (BCM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
13 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V50 (2004–2013), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)
Show models by year and engine (14)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2011Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2012–2013All engines except: B5254T7
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2015
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007–2015
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2015
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2015
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011–2015
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008–2015
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009–2015
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008–2015
What does this fault code mean?
The brake control module (BCM) has received configuration data that does not match the car. The code is set when a towbar is fitted without the vehicle configuration being updated for it, or when a module or software from another vehicle model has been used. It is only checked at the first ignition cycle after the change.
Possible causes
- Vehicle configuration not updated for a fitted towbar with trailer stability assist
- Brake control module from another vehicle model has been fitted
- Central electronic module from another vehicle model has been fitted
- Software written for another model was flashed into the brake module
What you can do
- 1If a towbar is fitted, have a workshop update the vehicle configuration so it matches the towbar
- 2If the brake control module has been fitted from another car, have a workshop reset its configuration and clear the code
- 3Read codes in the brake control module and other modules and troubleshoot them first
- 4The brake system is safety-critical, so have a workshop carry out all configuration and any replacement
Symptoms you may notice5
- ABS warning lamp lit
- General warning lamp on
- Stability function does not work
- Traction control does not work
- Anti-skid function does not work
What the fault can affect2
- Stability control and traction control are disabled
- Dynamic stability control (AYC) and roll stability control (RSC) are disabled
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.