VOLVO
ECM-E003 - Configuration fault. Faulty configuration
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:
13 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), C70 Cabriolet (1998–2005), C70 Coupé (1998–2002), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2001–2009), S70 (1997–2000), S80 (1999–2006), V50 (2004–2013), V70 (1997–2000), V70 (2000–2008), V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (31)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2007–2011Engine B5244S4 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2006All engines except: B5254T3
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2007–2010Engine B5244S4, B5244S5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2011Engine B5244S4 only
- Volvo C70 Cabriolet (1998–2005)2000Engine B5244S only
- Volvo C70 Coupé (1998–2002)1999Engine B5254S DENSO only
- Volvo C70 Coupé (1998–2002)2000Engine B5244S only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2004Engine B5244S4, B5244S5 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2005–2010Engine B5244S4, B5244S5, B5244S7 only
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2001–2004
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2005All engines except: B5204T5, B5244T4, B5244T5, B5254T2, B5254T4
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2006Engine B5244S, B5244S2, B5244S6, B5244SG, D5244T, D5244T2 only
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2007–2008Engine B5244S, B5244S2, B5244SG only
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2009Engine B5244S, B5244S2 only
- Volvo S70 (1997–2000)1999Engine B5254S DENSO only
- Volvo S70 (1997–2000)2000Engine B5244S, B5244S2, B5244SG, B5244SG2 only
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)1999–2004
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)2005All engines except: B5204T5, B5244T4, B5254T2, B6294S2, B6294T
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)2006Engine B5244S, B5244S2, B5244SG, D5244T, D5244T2 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2004Engine B5244S4, B5244S5 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2005–2010Engine B5244S4, B5244S5, B5244S7 only
- Volvo V70 (1997–2000)1999Engine B5254S DENSO only
- Volvo V70 (1997–2000)2000Engine B5244S, B5244S2, B5244SG, B5244SG2 only
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2000–2004
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2005All engines except: B5204T5, B5244T4, B5244T5, B5254T2, B5254T4
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2006Engine B5244S, B5244S2, B5244S6, B5244SG, D5244T, D5244T2 only
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2007–2008Engine B5244S, B5244S2, B5244SG only
- Volvo V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)2001–2004
- Volvo V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)2005–2006Engine D5244T only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2003–2004
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2005–2006Engine D5244T only
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module has found software that conflicts with the rest of the car's configuration. It then cannot communicate with the other units on the CAN network. The code can also be set when the configuration ID does not match the signal configuration that the CEM sends.
Possible causes
- Faulty software in the engine control module
- Defective or damaged control module
- Incorrect CAN configuration ID, because the engine control module is not intended for this car
- Break in the CAN wiring between the engine control module and the CEM
What you can do
- 1Read out the CEM fault codes first. If there are CAN fault codes there, fix them first
- 2Check that the battery is connected and that the fuses are intact
- 3Check the connectors at the engine control module and the CEM for contact resistance and corrosion
- 4Look for breaks in the CAN wiring. Twist the wiring harness while searching
- 5If no other fault is found, have a workshop check whether new software needs to be downloaded
- 6Erase the fault code once the faults are fixed, then road test the car
Symptoms you may notice5
- General orange warning lamp lit
- Cruise control is inoperative
- The engine judders under acceleration
- The engine judders heavily after engine braking
- Uneven idle
What the fault can affect3
- CAN communication is absent
- The cruise control is switched off
- The throttle closes when the brakes are applied
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.