VOLVO
ECM-P061A00 - Internal Control Module Torque Performance. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
13 modelsC30 (2007–2013), 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 (46)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine D4162T only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D4162T only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2012Engine B5254T5, B6304T4, D4162T only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4, D4162T only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4204T5, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, D4204T5, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T23
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, D5244T10
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, B4204T6, D4164T, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B5254T8, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, B8444S only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine B5254T10, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, D4162T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013Engine B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, D4162T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2014Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, D4162T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015All engines except: B4164T, D4204T5, D5204T3, D5244T15
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T3, D5204T4, D5204T6
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2014Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, D4162T only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, B5204T8, B5204T9, D4162T only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014All engines except: B4164T, D5204T4, D5204T6
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015All engines except: B4164T, D4204T14, D5204T6
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D4162T only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011–2012Engine B6304T4, D4162T only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B6304T4, D4162T only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B6304T4, D4162T only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B5204T9, B5254T12, B6304T3, B6304T4, B6304T5, D4162T only
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, D5244T10
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2, D4204T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B6304T4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine B5254T10, B6304T4, B6324S5, D4162T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013Engine B5204T9, B6304T4, B6324S5, D4162T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014Engine B4204T11, B5204T9, B6304T4, B6324S5, D4162T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015Engine B4204T11, B5204T9, B6304T4, D4162T only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2013Engine B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015All engines except: B4204T7, D4204T5, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008–2009
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011–2013Engine B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5 only
- 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 engine control module has registered an internal fault showing that the engine control functions are producing more torque than is permitted. The fault is only set in certain driving conditions. The fault can cause the engine's power and speed to be limited.
Possible causes
- Damaged engine control module (ECM)
- The cause may lie in the transmission control module (TCM), or be due to faulty CAN communication
- Faulty software in the control module
- Contact resistance, oxidation or open circuit in connections
- Air leak in the intake manifold after the mass air flow sensor and the throttle unit
- Damaged sensor or component in the engine, for example the mass air flow sensor, throttle unit, air pressure sensor, crankshaft impulse sensor or turbocharger
What you can do
- 1Check whether other fault codes are stored for the engine control and remedy them first, since this code may be a consequence of them
- 2Check the condition of the battery and that the charging system works
- 3Check the connectors and wiring at the mass air flow sensor and the throttle unit for looseness and oxidation, and look for leaks in the intake manifold
- 4If you have a diagnostic tool: read the fault status, start the engine and check whether the fault is still active when the test is complete
- 5If the fault remains after these checks: have a workshop with diagnostic equipment read the engine and transmission control modules
- 6If the fault is permanent: have a workshop replace the engine control module
Symptoms you may notice5
- The engine lacks power, especially when pulling away from standstill
- The engine hesitates, surges or runs jerkily during acceleration, steady speed or deceleration
- The engine stalls while driving, sometimes or all the time
- Uneven idle and a maximum engine speed that is lower than normal
- The environmental lamp lights, or a warning symbol and a text message appear in the display
What the fault can affect3
- Engine speed and engine output may be limited
- Engine torque is limited, among other ways by fuel shut-off or the throttle position
- Requested torque is limited to a calculated reasonable value
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.