VOLVO
ECM-P061500 - Starter Relay Circuit. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
10 modelsC30 (2007–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V50 (2004–2013), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (12)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine D4162T only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D4162T only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2015Engine D4162T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008–2010Engine D4204T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012–2015Engine D4162T only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2015Engine D4162T only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2015Engine D4162T only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D4162T only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011–2015Engine D4162T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008–2010Engine D4204T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012–2015Engine D4162T only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2005–2011Engine B8444S only
What does this fault code mean?
The ECM controls the signal to the starter relay coil, and the code is set when the signal from the starter relay is missing at engine start. The fault is a general one and does not state a more specific fault type.
Possible causes
- Break in the signal wire
- Contact resistance or oxidation in the connections
- Damaged starter relay
What you can do
- 1Check the battery charge and that the battery terminals and earth connections are tight and clean
- 2If you have a multimeter: check that the signal wire to the starter relay has no break
- 3Check that the connectors at the starter relay and the ECM are tight and clean
- 4If the fault comes back, have a workshop check the starter relay and replace it if needed
Symptoms you may notice2
- The starter motor does not turn
- The engine does not start, the starter motor does not crank and no clicking sound is heard when starting
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.