VOLVO
DEM-P163568 - Tire/Axle Out of Acceptable Range. Algorithm Based Failures. Event information
System
Differential Electronic Module (DEM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
9 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (14)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2015
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007–2015
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2015
- 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
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2005Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2006Engine B8444S only · Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2007–2010Engine B6324S, B8444S only · Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011Engine B6324S5, B8444S only · Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2012Engine B6324S5 only · Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014Engine B6324S5, D5244T18 only · Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
What does this fault code mean?
This is an event-driven fault code, meaning it is an information message and not a fault in the control module. The four-wheel drive control module (DEM) compares the wheel speeds, and when a wheel on the front or rear axle turns faster than the others on a straight road at steady throttle, this is read as the tyres differing. The cause may be unevenly worn tyres, a tyre of the wrong size or a puncture. The four-wheel drive then works with reduced function.
Possible causes
- Unevenly worn tyres, front compared with rear
- A tyre of the wrong size fitted to the front or rear axle compared with the others
- Puncture in one or more tyres
What you can do
- 1Check that all four tyres are the same size and equally worn front and rear
- 2Check that no tyre is punctured or has too low a pressure
- 3If the tyres differ, that is probably the cause: correct it by fitting matching tyres, then erase the code
- 4If the fault remains after that, have a workshop check the tyres and the four-wheel drive
Symptoms you may notice2
- Jerking or jolting can be felt when driving straight on at steady throttle, especially on a slight downhill
- The four-wheel drive does not work
What the fault can affect2
- The four-wheel drive works with reduced function
- On heavy wheelspin the four-wheel drive still engages, even while the code is set
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.