VOLVO
ECM-P036815 - Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit High (Bank 1). General Electrical Failures. Circuit short to battery or open
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 code applies to the exhaust camshaft sensor on bank 1, where the signal is constantly high. It can come from a short circuit to supply voltage or from an open circuit in the wiring.
Possible causes
- Open circuit in the signal wire
- Signal wire short circuit to supply voltage
- Supply wire short circuit to ground
- Open circuit in the ground lead
- Damaged camshaft sensor
What you can do
- 1If you have a diagnostic tool, start the engine and read the fault status. 'Fault found' means the fault is permanent.
- 2Check that the fuses are intact.
- 3With the ignition off, check the connector at the exhaust camshaft sensor on bank 1 for contact resistance and oxidation.
- 4Use a multimeter to check that the signal wire is continuous and has no contact with supply voltage.
- 5Use a multimeter to check that the ground lead has no open circuit and that the supply wire is not shorted to ground.
- 6Check that the exhaust camshaft sensor is firmly fixed in its position.
Symptoms you may notice2
- Engine does not start, sometimes or every time
- Engine is hard to start and cranks slowly
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.