VOLVO
ECM-P055879 - Brake Booster Pressure Sensor Circuit High. Mechanical Failures. Mechanical linkage failure
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
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 (40)
- 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 D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013–2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T23 only
- 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 D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013–2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2014Engine D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014Engine D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015Engine D5204T6 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23 only
- 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 D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- 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–)2013All engines except: B4204T7, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2012–2013All engines except: B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
What does this fault code mean?
Although the code is named brake booster pressure sensor, it applies to the brake pedal switches. The ECM checks the brake pedal and sets the code when one of the switches signals no braking, while brake pressure is high and the pedal is released. The fault therefore shows a conflict in the signals from the brake pedal switches.
Possible causes
- Loose contact or contact resistance in the brake pedal switches
- Short circuit to supply voltage or to ground
- Open circuit in the wiring to the brake pedal switches
- The fault may lie in the brake control module (BCM)
What you can do
- 1Check that the fuses are intact
- 2Check that the brake pedal moves freely and does not stick or catch on anything under the pedal
- 3Check the connectors at the brake pedal switches for loose contact and oxidation
- 4Use a multimeter to check that the wiring to the switches has no open circuit or short to ground
- 5If you have diagnostic equipment: read the brake pedal switch states in live data and check that they change when the pedal is pressed and released
- 6If the wiring and connectors are sound, have a workshop look for the fault in the brake control module, since it concerns the brake system
Symptoms you may notice1
- Cruise control does not engage
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.