VOLVO
ECM-P061600 - Starter Relay Circuit Low. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
This fault code has different meanings depending on model, model year or engine. Select the meaning that applies to your car.
Applies to the following models:
13 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–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (31)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine D4162T, 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 D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine D4162T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012–2015Engine D4162T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008All engines except: B5254T6, B6304T2, B6324S, B8444S
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009All engines except: B5254T6, B5254T8, B6304T2, B6324S, B8444S
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine B4204S3, B4204S4, D4164T, D4204T, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B4204S3, B4204S4, D4164T, D5204T2, D5244T10 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, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine D4162T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012–2015Engine D4162T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008All engines except: B5254T6, B6304T2, B6324S
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009All engines except: B5254T6, B5254T8, B6304T2, B6324S
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010All engines except: B4204T6, B5254T10, B5254T11, B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B4204S3, B4204S4, D4164T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012–2015Engine D4162T only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009All engines except: B6304T2
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008All engines except: B6324S
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2005–2011Engine B8444S only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014Engine D5244T18, D5244T5 only
What does this fault code mean?
The code is set when the ECM finds at engine start that the signal to the starter relay is too low. The fault is a general one and does not state a more specific fault type.
Possible causes
- Signal wire shorted to earth
- Break in the signal wire
- Damaged starter relay
- Break in the supply to the starter motor
- If ECM-P061700 is also stored: signal wire shorted to voltage
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 is not shorted to earth and has no break
- 3Check the supply wire running between the starter relay and the starter motor for breaks
- 4If the fault remains, have a workshop check the starter relay
Symptoms you may notice3
- The starter motor does not turn
- The engine does not start, either always or only sometimes, or the starter motor does not crank without a clicking sound
- Automatic engine stop and start does not work, both while driving and at idle
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.