VOLVO
ECM-1340 - Air mass. Signal too low
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
8 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2001–2009), V50 (2004–2013), V70 (2000–2008), V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (20)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2007Engine D5244T8, D5244T9 only
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2008–2010Engine D5244T13, D5244T8, D5244T9 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2007Engine D5244T8, D5244T9 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2008–2010Engine D5244T13, D5244T8, D5244T9 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2006Engine D5244T8 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2007Engine D5244T8, D5244T9 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2008–2010Engine D5244T13, D5244T8, D5244T9 only
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2006Engine D5244T4, D5244T5, D5244T6, D5244T7 only
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2007–2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5, D5244T7 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2006Engine D5244T8 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2007Engine D5244T8, D5244T9 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2008–2010Engine D5244T13, D5244T8, D5244T9 only
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2006Engine D5244T4, D5244T5, D5244T6, D5244T7 only
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2007Engine D5244T4, D5244T5, D5244T7 only
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2008Engine D5244T5, D5244T7 only
- Volvo V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)2006–2007Engine D5244T4 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2006–2007Engine D5244T4 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2008–2010Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011Engine D5244T18, D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2012All engines except: B5254T2, B6324S5
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module (ECM) monitors the supply voltage to the MAF sensor and sets the fault when it is incorrect. The cause can be a weak battery, a fault in the charging system or a short in the wiring. The fault can be set by either a too high or a too low signal.
Possible causes
- Fault in the charging system
- Damaged MAF sensor
- Contact resistance in the connections
- Wire shorted to ground
What you can do
- 1Read the fault code, clear it and test drive to see whether it returns
- 2Check the battery condition and that the charging system works, since an incorrect supply voltage can cause the fault
- 3Check the MAF sensor connections for contact resistance, play and oxidation
- 4With a multimeter, check that the wire to the MAF sensor is not shorted to ground
- 5If you have a diagnostic tool: read air mass in live data with the engine running and check that it rises when the accelerator pedal is pressed
- 6If the battery and connectors are fine: have a workshop check the supply to the MAF sensor
Symptoms you may notice1
- A text message appears in the display
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.