VOLVO
ECM-P061513 - Starter Relay Circuit. General Electrical Failures. Circuit open
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 (38)
- 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–)2011All engines except: B4204T6, B4204T7, B5254T5, D4162T
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012All engines except: B4204T7, B5254T5, D4162T
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013–2014All engines except: B4204T7, D4162T
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015All engines except: D4162T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007All engines except: B5254T6
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, B5254T6, D4204T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, B5254T6, B5254T8, D4204T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, B4204T6, B5254T10, B5254T11, B5254T8, D4204T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, B4204T6, B4204T7, B5254T10, B5254T11, B5254T8
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012All engines except: B4204T6, B4204T7, B5254T10, D4162T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013–2014All engines except: B4204T6, B4204T7, D4162T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015All engines except: D4162T
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2015All engines except: D4162T
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2015All engines except: D4162T
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011All engines except: B4204T6, B4204T7, D4162T
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012–2014All engines except: B4204T7, D4162T
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015All engines except: D4162T
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008Engine B6304T2, B6324S, D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine B6304T2, B6324S, D5244T10, D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, B4204T6, B5254T10, B5254T11, D4204T
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B4164T, B6304T4, B6324S5, D4164T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012All engines except: B4204T7, B5254T10, D4162T
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013–2014All engines except: B4204T7, D4162T
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015All engines except: D4162T
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009
- 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–)2008–2015
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2007–2010Engine B6324S only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011–2012Engine B6324S5 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014All engines except: B5254T9
What does this fault code mean?
The code indicates an open circuit, meaning a break in the circuit, and it is set when the signal from the starter relay is missing at engine start. The fault may lie in the wire, in the connections or in the module.
Possible causes
- If ECM-P061712 is also stored: signal wire shorted to voltage
- If ECM-P061611 is also stored: signal wire shorted to earth
- Break in the signal wire, or contact resistance and oxidation in the connections
- Internal fault in the ECM
- If ECM-P061519 is also stored: contact resistance or oxidation in the connections, or an internal fault in the 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 and is not shorted to earth or voltage
- 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 the engine control module
Symptoms you may notice5
- The engine stalls, either always or only sometimes
- The engine does not start, the starter motor does not crank and no clicking sound is heard when starting
- The engine cranks but does not start
- Auto start does not work
- Automatic engine stop and start does not work
What the fault can affect1
- Auto start is switched off
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.