VOLVO
ECM-P138B00 - Glow Plug Control Module System Voltage. 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), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V50 (2004–2013), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (46)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2011Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2012–2013All engines except: B5254T7
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013–2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T23 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007–2008Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine D5244T10, D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine D4164T, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine D4164T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013–2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2014Engine D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014Engine D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015Engine D5204T6 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17, D82PHEV only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D82PHEV only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23, D82PHEV, D87PHEV only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine D5244T10, D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine D4164T, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine D4164T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009All engines except: B6304T2
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013All engines except: B4204T7, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008All engines except: B6324S
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2012–2013All engines except: B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014Engine D5244T18, D5244T5 only
What does this fault code mean?
The ECM operates the glow plugs through the glow plug relay and sets the code when the relay does not receive battery supply (30-supply). The causes can be a blown fuse, poor contact or oxidation at the connectors, an open circuit in the signal wire, a damaged relay, a short to supply voltage in the glow plug wiring, or a short circuit in a glow plug. The fault can also come from a fault in the glow plug circuit.
Possible causes
- Blown fuse
- Poor contact or oxidation at the connectors
- Open circuit in the signal wire
- Damaged glow plug relay
- Short to supply voltage in the glow plug wiring
- Short circuit in a glow plug
What you can do
- 1If the fuse for the glow plugs is blown, replace it with one of the same rating and check that it sits firmly.
- 2Check the connectors in the glow plug system. They should be secure and free from oxide.
- 3Look for broken or chafed wires, especially the signal wire to the glow plug relay and the wires to the glow plugs.
- 4Check that the glow plug relay sits firmly in its holder.
- 5Have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the glow plug relay and the glow plugs, as short circuits in the glow plugs need measurements.
Symptoms you may notice1
- The engine is hard to start and cranks slowly, especially on a cold start
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.