VOLVO
ECM-P061564 - Starter Relay Circuit. Algorithm Based Failures. Signal plausibility failure
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
8 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)
Show models by year and engine (8)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014–2015Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, D4204T5 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, D4204T14 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, D4204T14 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, D4204T5 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014–2015Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, D4204T5 only
What does this fault code mean?
The ECM has a drive stage for the starter relay, and the code is set when the drive stage repeatedly reports unexpected states on its outputs. The fault may lie in the wiring between the module and the starter relay, in the module or in the software.
Possible causes
- Short circuit or break in the wiring between the ECM and the starter relay
- Damaged ECM
- The software is faulty
What you can do
- 1Check that the battery is charged and that the battery terminals and earth connections are tight and clean
- 2If you have a multimeter: check that the wiring between the ECM and the starter relay is not shorted and has no break
- 3Check that the connectors at the starter relay and the ECM are tight and clean
- 4Have a workshop reload the software in the ECM, and replace it if the fault remains
Symptoms you may notice3
- The engine does not start, the starter motor does not crank and no clicking sound is heard when starting
- The engine does not start, either always or only sometimes
- Warning symbol and message in the display
What the fault can affect2
- A service request appears in the instrument panel
- Vehicle performance is limited if the fault remains for a longer period
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.