VOLVO
ECM-P053400 - A/C Refrigerant Charge Loss. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
14 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V50 (2004–2013), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (43)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine 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 D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine B6304T4, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012Engine B6304T4, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013–2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4162T
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, D4162T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007Engine B6324S, B8444S only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B8444S only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B8444S, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2, B8444S, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, B8444S, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013–2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7, D4162T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015All engines except: B4164T, D4162T
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T3, D4162T
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2014–2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T3, B4164T4, D4162T
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2015All engines except: B4164T, D4162T
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine B6304T4, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012Engine B6304T4, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013–2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4162T
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, D4162T
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008Engine B6304T2, B6324S only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine B6304T2, B6324S, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B6304T4, B6324S5, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine B6304T4, B6324S5, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013–2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7, D4162T
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, D4162T
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009Engine B6304T2 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010All engines except: B4204T6
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2012All engines except: B4204T6, B4204T7
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013–2015All engines except: B4204T7
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008Engine B6324S only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2009Engine B6304T2, B6324S only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010–2015
- 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 A/C system needs a certain base pressure to work well. The ECM monitors the pressure and sets the code when the pressure on the high-pressure side does not rise as expected after the compressor starts, once the A/C function has been activated. The cause may be a leak in the A/C system, a damaged pressure sensor, or a damaged A/C compressor.
Possible causes
- Leak in the A/C system
- Damaged pressure sensor
- Damaged A/C compressor
What you can do
- 1Switch the A/C on and listen for the compressor engaging, and check that it does not sound abnormal
- 2Look for oil marks or visible signs of leakage at the connections in the A/C system
- 3With a diagnostic tool, read the A/C pressure in live data while the compressor runs, and check whether it rises
- 4Clear the code and road test with the A/C on to see whether it returns
- 5Have a workshop check for leaks and for refilling of refrigerant, as this requires special equipment
- 6If the fault returns, have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the pressure sensor and the A/C compressor
Symptoms you may notice3
- The air conditioning does not work
- The air conditioning is not cold enough in the rear area
- The air conditioning cools slowly in the rear area
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.