VOLVO
ECM-P061612 - Starter Relay Circuit Low. General Electrical Failures. Circuit short to battery
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
3 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V70 (2008–)
Show models by year and engine (9)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2012Engine B5254T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007–2008Engine B5254T6 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine B5254T6, B5254T8 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010–2011Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B5254T8 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine B5254T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008Engine B5254T6 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine B5254T6, B5254T8 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010–2011Engine B5254T10, B5254T11 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine B5254T10 only
What does this fault code mean?
The code is set when the ECM finds at start that the voltage on the starter relay signal wire stays above a limit for a set time. It is an electrical fault, and the signal wire may be shorted to voltage.
Possible causes
- Signal wire shorted to voltage
- Damaged starter relay
- Damaged ECM
What you can do
- 1Check that the connectors at the starter relay and the ECM are tight and free from play and oxidation
- 2If you have a multimeter: check that the signal wire to the starter relay is not shorted to voltage
- 3Check that the battery is charged and that the battery terminals and earth connections are tight
- 4If the fault remains, have a workshop replace the starter relay or check the engine control module
Symptoms you may notice1
- The engine does not start, either always or only sometimes
What the fault can affect1
- Only manual starting is possible
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.