VOLVO
ECM-P011200 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Low (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:
12 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V50 (2004–2013), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)
Show models by year and engine (41)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2011Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2012–2013All engines except: B5254T7
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine D4162T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T3, B6304T4, B6304T5
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2014Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, D4162T, D4204T5, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2014Engine D4162T, D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, D4162T, D4204T14, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014Engine D4162T, D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, D4162T, D4204T14, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine D4162T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17, D82PHEV only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B6304T4
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B5204T9, B5254T12, B6304T3, B6304T4, B6304T5
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7, B5204T9, B6304T4, B6324S5
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B5204T9, B6304T4
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013–2014All engines except: B4204T7, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015All engines except: B4204T7, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2012–2015All engines except: B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module (ECM) keeps checking the reading from the temperature sensor built into the mass air flow sensor. The fault code is set when the signal is too low for a longer period or across several driving cycles in a row. The sensor is integrated in the mass air flow sensor, so it is the same unit that also measures airflow.
Possible causes
- Contact resistance or oxidation in the connectors
- Signal cable short-circuited to ground
- Damaged air temperature sensor inside the mass air flow sensor
What you can do
- 1Read the diagnostic status and fault status for the code with the ignition on. Check that the fault is not active when the test is finished
- 2Check that the relevant fuses are intact
- 3Check the connector to the mass air flow sensor: it should be firmly seated and free from contact resistance, play and oxidation
- 4With the connector unplugged, use a multimeter to check that the signal cable has no contact with ground (the body)
- 5If you have a diagnostic tool: compare the air temperature in live data with the coolant temperature. A value that is too low suggests the fault is still present
- 6If the connector and wire are in order and the fault remains, have a workshop check or replace the mass air flow sensor
Symptoms you may notice1
- The Check engine light comes on or behaves abnormally
What the fault can affect3
- The control module uses the value from the outdoor temperature sensor
- The control module uses a calculated value for the air temperature
- The inlet air temperature value is set equal to the fuel temperature value
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.