VOLVO
ECM-P061711 - Starter Relay Circuit High. General Electrical Failures. Circuit short to ground
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 engine control module checks the starter motor relay when the engine starts. The fault is set if the voltage on the relay signal cable is too low for a certain time. This can be caused by the cable being short-circuited to ground or broken, or by a damaged relay. The engine then cannot be started automatically, only manually.
Possible causes
- The signal cable to the start relay is short-circuited to ground
- Open circuit in the signal cable to the start relay
- Damaged starter motor relay
- Break in the power feed to the starter motor
- Damaged engine control module (ECM)
What you can do
- 1Check that the fuses for the starting system are intact
- 2With the ignition on, check that the connectors at the start relay and the control module are secure and free from oxidation and corrosion
- 3Look for chafed or pinched wiring between the control module and the start relay
- 4Use a multimeter to check that the signal cable to the start relay is intact and has no contact with ground (the body)
- 5If the wiring is intact and the connectors are good but the fault remains: have a workshop check the start relay, the supply to the starter motor and the control module
Symptoms you may notice1
- The engine does not start
What the fault can affect1
- Only manual start is possible
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.