VOLVO
ECM-1213 - Fuel injection system driver. Faulty signal
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?
When the engine starts, the engine control module checks the piezo-electric injector valves. The valves are supplied through a high-output driver at a voltage well above the car's battery voltage. If the module finds a fault, the code is stored and a message with a warning symbol appears in the display.
Possible causes
- Contact resistance in the connections to the injector valves
- Open circuit in the wiring to the injector valves
- Short circuit in the wiring to the injector valves
- Damaged injector valve
What you can do
- 1Clear the code and road test to see whether it returns
- 2Check the connectors to all injector valves for play, contact resistance and oxidation
- 3Use a multimeter to check that the wires to the injector valves are not broken and have no short to ground or supply voltage
- 4If the fault remains, have a workshop check the injector valves and their wiring
Symptoms you may notice1
- A message and a warning symbol appear in the display
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.