VOLVO
CEM-B111513 - High mounted stop lamp control. General Electrical Failures. Circuit open
System
Central Electronic Module (CEM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
4 modelsS80 (2007–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)
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What does this fault code mean?
The CEM feeds the high mounted brake light directly from an output. The code is stored when the supply cable has a break, and the high mounted brake light then does not work.
Possible causes
- Break in the supply cable
What you can do
- 1Check that the brake lights work by having someone watch them while you press the brake. Brake lights matter for road safety, so fix the fault promptly
- 2Check that the relevant fuses are intact. Their locations are in the owner's manual or on the fuse box cover
- 3Use a multimeter to check that the supply cable is not broken, for example by checking continuity between two contact points
- 4Look for chafing and pinch damage on the cable, especially where it may have been bent or clamped
- 5If the fault returns, have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the wiring and the control module output
Symptoms you may notice1
- Tail light or brake light does not work
What the fault can affect2
- After 100 driving cycles with the fault, the function switches off permanently
- Clearing the fault codes resets the output
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.