VOLVO
ECM-P030600 - Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
7 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (24)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2014Engine B6304T4 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine B6304T3, B6304T4, B6304T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007Engine B6324S, B8444S only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008–2009Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B8444S only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2, B8444S only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, B8444S only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012–2015Engine B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011–2014Engine B6304T4 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine B6304T3, B6304T4, B6304T5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008–2009Engine B6304T2, B6324S only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011–2014Engine B6304T4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015Engine B6304T4 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009Engine B6304T2 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2015Engine B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008Engine B6324S only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2009Engine B6304T2, B6324S only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011–2015Engine B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2005–2006Engine B8444S only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2007–2010Engine B6324S, B8444S only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011Engine B6324S5, B8444S only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2012–2014Engine B6324S5 only
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module (ECM) measures oscillations in the flywheel and can detect when cylinder 6 misfires. If there are too many misfires, the fault code is set. The code points to cylinder 6 but does not say what type of fault it is. The cause may lie in the fuel, the air intake, the valve control or the compression.
Possible causes
- Low fuel level
- Repeated cold starts where the engine does not warm up between them
- Poor fuel quality, for example summer fuel in winter
- Air leak
- Clogged or leaking injection valve
- Dirty or damaged camshaft profile solenoid
What you can do
- 1Read the fault codes and trace any camshaft codes first
- 2Check that the fuel level is sufficient and that the correct fuel has been filled
- 3Check the intake system for leaks, for example at hoses and connections
- 4If you have a diagnostic tool: read the misfire counter for cylinder 6 with the engine running and compare it with the other cylinders
- 5Have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the injection valve, the camshaft profile solenoid and the valve lifter on cylinder 6
Symptoms you may notice5
- The emissions warning light lights up or flashes
- The engine does not fire on every cylinder
- The engine jerks and hesitates when driven
- Uneven idle
- The engine feels short of power
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.