VOLVO
ECM-P001500 - Exhaust (B) Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Retarded (Bank 1). General Failure Information. No sub type information
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:
9 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)
Show models by year and engine (18)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014–2015Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013Engine B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2014Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2014Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, B5204T8, B5204T9 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015All engines except: B4164T, D4162T, D4204T14, D5204T6
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013Engine B5204T8, B5204T9 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B5204T9, B5254T12 only
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013Engine B5204T9 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, B5204T9 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11 only
What does this fault code mean?
The code name says the exhaust camshaft is too far retarded, but it is really set when control is too slow while the camshaft is being advanced. The engine control module compares the camshaft position with the commanded position, bank 1. The code is set when the engine is warm, the engine speed is above a certain level and camshaft control is active.
Possible causes
- Poor quality engine oil
- Low oil pressure
- Damaged exhaust camshaft control valve
- Damaged VVT unit
What you can do
- 1If there is a stored code for the crankshaft-to-camshaft correlation, diagnose that one first
- 2Check that the engine oil level is correct and that the oil is clean and of the right quality
- 3If you have a diagnostic tool: activate exhaust camshaft control and see whether it responds
- 4Have a workshop remove the control valve for cleaning and check the oil passages in the cylinder head
- 5If the fault remains: have a workshop fit a new control valve
- 6If the fault returns: have a workshop check whether the VVT unit is damaged internally
Symptoms you may notice4
- The car lacks power, especially when pulling away from standstill
- Engine hesitates or runs jerkily on acceleration, when braking and at steady speed
- Uneven idle
- Check engine lamp lit or behaving abnormally
What the fault can affect1
- The camshaft is returned to its basic position
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.