VOLVO
ECM-P0A0F01 - Engine Failed to Start. General Failure Information. General electrical failure
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
5 modelsS80 (2007–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (6)
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007–2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008–2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009All engines except: B6304T2
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008All engines except: B6324S
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014Engine D5244T18, D5244T5 only
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module monitors the engine's operating phases internally, and the code is set when the engine braking indication is wrong. The fault lies in the engine control module itself, and it is checked with the ignition on.
Possible causes
- Internal fault in the engine control module
What you can do
- 1Check that the fuses are intact. The locations are shown in the instruction manual or on the fuse list
- 2Switch the ignition on and read off the diagnostic status and fault status for the code
- 3Check whether the fault is still active. If it is, have a workshop investigate the engine control module
- 4Where possible, check on a test drive that starting and idling work normally, to establish the status of the fault
Symptoms you may notice1
- No noticeable symptoms for the driver
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.