VOLVO
ECM-P069800 - Sensor Reference Voltage C Circuit Low. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
9 modelsC30 (2007–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V50 (2004–2013), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–)
Show models by year and engine (18)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine D4162T only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D4162T only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2012Engine B5254T5, D4162T only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013–2015Engine D4162T 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, D4162T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013–2015Engine 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 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011–2015Engine D4162T 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, D4162T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013–2015Engine D4162T only
What does this fault code mean?
The control module monitors the reference voltage to the sensors and has found a voltage that is too low in one of the circuits. The fault may lie in a short-circuited wire, a damaged sensor, a weak battery or the charging system.
Possible causes
- Voltage wire to the sensor short-circuited to ground
- Sensor wiring shorted to ground or to voltage
- Damaged sensor
- Battery voltage too low
- Fault in the charging system
- Damaged battery
What you can do
- 1Check that the battery is charged and that the terminals are secure and clean
- 2Read and clear the fault code, and test-drive to see whether it returns
- 3Check the fuses for the sensor supply in the owner's manual
- 4Look at the connectors and wiring to the sensors for loose contacts, corrosion and chafing
- 5Use a multimeter to check that the wiring to the sensors has no contact with ground (the body), with the connectors disconnected
- 6If the fault remains after these checks, have a workshop check the charging system, the sensors and the control module
Symptoms you may notice4
- Deterioration in vehicle performance
- Starter motor does not turn
- Engine is difficult to start
- Warning symbol and text message in the display
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.