VOLVO
ECM-0087 - Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
4 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), V50 (2004–2013)
Show models by year and engine (5)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2008–2010Engine D4204T only · Transmission MMT6, MPS6 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2008Engine D4204T only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2009–2010Engine D4204T only · Transmission MMT6, MPS6 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2008–2010Engine D4204T only · Transmission MMT6, MPS6 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2008–2010Engine D4204T only · Transmission MMT6, MPS6 only
What does this fault code mean?
The fuel pressure in the fuel rail was too low when the engine was started. The fault is only checked at start, so it usually shows up then. The causes can be a leak, a blocked fuel filter or fuel system, or a faulty fuel pressure sensor or pressure control valve.
Possible causes
- Leak in the fuel system
- Blocked fuel filter
- Blocked fuel system
- Damaged fuel pressure sensor
- Damaged fuel pressure control valve
What you can do
- 1Check that the fuses for the fuel pump and the engine management are intact
- 2Look for visible fuel leaks at the fuel lines, their connections and at the tank; take care, as the fuel system is under pressure
- 3If you have a diagnostic tool, read the fuel pressure in live data when the engine starts and check whether it rises quickly to a normal level
- 4Have a workshop check the fuel filter, the fuel system and the fuel pressure sensor and control valve, since the fuel system operates at high pressure
Symptoms you may notice2
- Engine does not start, it only cranks
- Engine does not start every time, sometimes not at all
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.