VOLVO
ECM-0460 - Fuel level sensor. Faulty signal
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
3 modelsC30 (2007–2013), S40 (2004–2013), V50 (2004–2013)
Show models by year and engine (14)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2007–2009Engine B4164S3, B4184S11, B4184S8, B4204S3 only
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2010Engine B4164S3, B4184S11, B4184S8, B4204S3, B4204S4 only
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2012Engine B4164S3, B4204S3, B4204S4 only
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2013Engine B4204S3, B4204S4 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2005Engine B4164S3, B4184S11 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2006Engine B4164S3, B4184S11, B4184S8 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2007–2009Engine B4164S3, B4184S11, B4184S8, B4204S3 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2010Engine B4164S3, B4184S11, B4184S8, B4204S3, B4204S4 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine B4164S3, B4204S3, B4204S4 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2005Engine B4164S3, B4184S11 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2006Engine B4164S3, B4184S11, B4184S8 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2007–2009Engine B4164S3, B4184S11, B4184S8, B4204S3 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2010Engine B4164S3, B4184S11, B4184S8, B4204S3, B4204S4 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine B4164S3, B4204S3, B4204S4 only
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module monitors the fuel level sensor signal, which is sent over the CAN network. If the signal is faulty, the fault is set. The fault is first recorded in the central electronic module (CEM) and then in the engine control module, so fault-tracing should start in the CEM.
Possible causes
- Damaged fuel level sensor
What you can do
- 1If you have a diagnostic tool, read the fault codes in the central electronic module (CEM) first and deal with them
- 2Erase the code in the engine control module only after the CEM code has been dealt with and erased
- 3Road-test and check whether the fuel gauge shows a sensible reading as the tank is filled or emptied
- 4If the fault remains, have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the fuel level sensor in the tank
Symptoms you may notice1
- No noticeable symptoms for the driver
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.