VOLVO
ECM-P010211 - Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Low. General Electrical Failures. Circuit short to ground
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
7 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–)
Show models by year and engine (20)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine B4204T6 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine B4164T only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013Engine B4164T, B4164T3 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2014–2015Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4164T4 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2015Engine B4164T only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine B4204T6 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine B4204T6 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2012Engine B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013–2015Engine B4204T7 only
What does this fault code mean?
The ECM watches the mass air flow sensor signal and stores the code when the signal falls outside the normal range. In this case the fault is a short to ground, meaning the signal wire has made contact with the vehicle body. The result is that the engine works from a calculated air mass value and some monitoring functions are switched off.
Possible causes
- Signal wire shorted to ground
- Loose or corroded connections
- Break in the signal wire
- Break in the voltage supply
- Contact resistance in the mass air flow sensor connector terminals
- Damaged mass air flow sensor
What you can do
- 1Read and note the code, clear it and road test to see whether it returns
- 2With a multimeter, check that the signal wire between the control module and the sensor has no break and is not touching ground
- 3Check that the connector at the mass air flow sensor is fully engaged and free from oxidation and play
- 4With a multimeter, check the supply wire from the system relay to the sensor for a break
- 5Look for chafed wiring that may have come into contact with the body
- 6If the fault remains, have a workshop check the mass air flow sensor
Symptoms you may notice1
- The car lacks power and runs poorly
What the fault can affect3
- A calculated air mass value is used
- Rear lambda sensor control is switched off
- Misfire diagnosis is switched off
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.