VOLVO
ECM-0119 - Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. Signal missing
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 (10)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2007Engine D4204T only
- 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)2004–2006Engine D4204T, D4204T2 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2007Engine D4204T only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2008–2010Engine D4204T only · Transmission MMT6, MPS6 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2004–2006Engine D4204T, D4204T2 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2007Engine D4204T only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2008–2010Engine D4204T only · Transmission MMT6, MPS6 only
What does this fault code mean?
Despite the code title signal missing, it concerns a coolant temperature signal that is erratic or unreasonable. The cause is most often poor contact in the connections or wiring, but the sensor may also be damaged.
Possible causes
- Looseness, contact resistance or oxidation in the connections or wiring
- Damaged engine coolant temperature sensor
What you can do
- 1With the ignition off, check the connectors to the control module and the coolant sensor for looseness, contact resistance and oxidation
- 2Use a multimeter to check that the signal wire does not lose contact when you move the wiring
- 3If the connectors and wiring are sound and the fault remains, have a workshop replace the coolant temperature sensor
Symptoms you may notice1
- Check engine lamp lights up or behaves abnormally
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.