VOLVO
ECM-364C - Ignition coil cylinder 5. Signal too high
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
This fault code has different meanings depending on model, model year or engine. Select the meaning that applies to your car.
Applies to the following models:
4 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), V50 (2004–2013)
Show models by year and engine (9)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2007Engine B5254T3 only
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2008–2013Engine B5254T7 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2006–2007Engine B5254T3 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2008–2013Engine B5254T7 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2005–2007Engine B5254T3 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2008Engine B5254T3, B5254T7 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2009–2012Engine B5254T7 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2005–2007Engine B5254T3 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2008–2012Engine B5254T7 only
What does this fault code mean?
The signal from the ignition coil for cylinder 5 is too high. The fault may lie in the cable between the engine control module and the coil, where the signal may have shorted to supply voltage, or in the coil itself. Cylinder 5 can misfire when the control goes wrong.
Possible causes
- Short to supply voltage in the cable between the control module and the coil
- Damaged ignition coil
What you can do
- 1Check that the connector to ignition coil 5 is fully seated and not corroded
- 2Follow the cable between the control module and the coil and look for chafing, kinks or pinch damage
- 3Check with a multimeter whether the cable has a connection to plus
- 4Read the code, note that it refers to ignition coil 5, clear it and road test
- 5If the cable is intact: have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the ignition coil
Symptoms you may notice2
- The malfunction indicator lamp is lit
- Cylinder 5 does not fire properly
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.