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    ECM-P034B00
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    ECM-P034B00 - Crankshaft Position Sensor - Crankshaft Direction Incorrect. General Failure Information. No sub type information

    System

    Engine Control Module (ECM)

    Volvo models this fault code applies to

    Applies to the following models:

    8 models

    S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)

    Show models by year and engine (26)
    • Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine D4162T 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–)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 V60 (2011–)2011Engine D4162T 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–)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–)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–)2012–2015All engines except: B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5

    What does this fault code mean?

    The engine control module (ECM) calculates the crankshaft direction from the signals from the crankshaft sensor and the flywheel sensor. The fault is stored when the calculated direction is wrong, meaning the position recorded when the engine stopped does not match its actual position at start. It can occur in connection with automatic start/stop.

    Possible causes

    • Contact resistance or oxidation in the connections
    • Open circuit on the signal cable
    • Damaged crankshaft sensor
    • Damaged pulse wheel or flywheel
    • Damaged cables or connectors
    • Crankshaft sensor fitted incorrectly

    What you can do

    1. 1If you have a diagnostic tool, start the engine and read the fault status. 'Fault found' means a permanent fault.
    2. 2Check that the fuses are intact.
    3. 3With the ignition off, check that the connectors at the crankshaft sensor and the flywheel sensor are secure and free from oxidation.
    4. 4Use a multimeter to check that the signal wire from the crankshaft sensor has no open circuit.
    5. 5If your diagnostic tool shows it, read the crankshaft sensor signal in live data at engine start.
    6. 6If the fault returns, have a workshop check the pulse wheel, the flywheel and the sensors.

    Symptoms you may notice5

    • Engine does not start, sometimes or every time
    • Automatic engine start/stop does not work
    • Car hesitates or jerks while driving
    • Car lacks power, especially when pulling away from standstill
    • Text message and yellow warning symbol shown in the display

    What the fault can affect2

    • The automatic engine start/stop function is switched off
    • Maximum engine speed is limited

    General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.

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