VOLVO
ECM-P12631E - Cylinder #3 High To Low Side Short. General Electrical Failures. Circuit resistance out of range
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
7 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–)
Show models by year and engine (20)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine B4204T6 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine B4164T only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013Engine B4164T, B4164T3 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2014–2015Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4164T4 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2015Engine B4164T only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine B4204T6 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine B4204T6 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2012Engine B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013–2015Engine B4204T7 only
What does this fault code mean?
Although the code is named as a high to low side short, it applies to the current signal to the cylinder 3 injector, which is too low compared with the request. The engine control module detects the fault while the engine is running. The cause can be contact resistance or oxidation in the connections, or a damaged engine control module.
Possible causes
- Contact resistance or oxidation in the connections
- Damaged engine control module (ECM)
What you can do
- 1Check that the fuses are intact. The locations are in the owner's manual or on the fuse box cover.
- 2Look at the connector to the cylinder 3 injector: it should be secure and free from oxide and corrosion.
- 3Have a workshop measure the internal resistance of the injector so that a damaged injector can be ruled out.
- 4If the injector and its connectors are fine, the engine control module may be at fault, and a workshop would then replace it.
- 5When the work is done, read the code again with the engine running to confirm it has cleared.
Symptoms you may notice3
- The Check engine (malfunction) lamp comes on or behaves abnormally
- The engine does not start
- The engine is hard to start and cranks slowly
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.