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    ECM-P157281
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    ECM-P157281 - Brake Pedal Switch Circuit. Bus Signal / Message Failures. Invalid serial data received

    System

    Engine Control Module (ECM)

    Volvo models this fault code applies to

    Applies to the following models:

    10 models

    S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)

    Show models by year and engine (39)
    • Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2012Engine B6304T4 only
    • Volvo S60 (2011–)2013Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4 only
    • Volvo S60 (2011–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15
    • Volvo S60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T23
    • Volvo S80 (2007–)2007Engine B6324S, B8444S only
    • Volvo S80 (2007–)2008–2009Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B8444S only
    • Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2, B8444S only
    • Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, B8444S only
    • Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5 only
    • Volvo S80 (2007–)2013Engine B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5 only
    • Volvo S80 (2007–)2014Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, D4204T5 only
    • Volvo S80 (2007–)2015All engines except: B4164T, D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T15
    • Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2014Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
    • Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, B5204T8, B5204T9, D4204T14 only
    • Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
    • Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015All engines except: B4164T, D4162T, D5204T6
    • Volvo V60 (2011–)2011–2012Engine B6304T4 only
    • Volvo V60 (2011–)2013Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B6304T4 only
    • Volvo V60 (2011–)2014Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B6304T4, D4204T5 only
    • Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B5204T9, B5254T12, B6304T3, B6304T4, B6304T5, D4204T5 only
    • Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
    • Volvo V70 (2008–)2008–2009Engine B6304T2, B6324S only
    • Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2 only
    • Volvo V70 (2008–)2011–2012Engine B6304T4, B6324S5 only
    • Volvo V70 (2008–)2013Engine B5204T9, B6304T4, B6324S5 only
    • Volvo V70 (2008–)2014Engine B4204T11, B5204T9, B6304T4, B6324S5, D4204T5 only
    • Volvo V70 (2008–)2015Engine B4204T11, B5204T9, B6304T4, D4204T5 only
    • Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009Engine B6304T2 only
    • Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2 only
    • Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2013Engine B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5 only
    • Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014All engines except: B4204T7, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17
    • Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015All engines except: B4204T7, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23
    • Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008Engine B6324S only
    • Volvo XC70 (2008–)2009Engine B6304T2, B6324S only
    • 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, D4204T5 only
    • Volvo XC90 (2003–)2007–2010Engine B6324S only
    • Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011–2014Engine B6324S5 only

    What does this fault code mean?

    The engine control module (ECM) continuously receives information about the brake pedal position and the status of the braking system from the brake control module (BCM) over the CAN network. The code is set when the information from the BCM is wrong or unreasonable. The fault is recorded first in the brake control module and then in the engine control module, so the code is a follow-on code.

    Possible causes

    • The root fault is in the brake control module (BCM)

    What you can do

    1. 1Read the fault codes in the brake control module first and correct the fault there, since this code follows it.
    2. 2Clear the code in the engine control module only once the fault in the brake control module has been corrected, and check that it does not return.
    3. 3Do not work on the braking system yourself. If the fault remains, have a workshop check the brake control module.

    Symptoms you may notice2

    • The cruise control does not work at all
    • The cruise control cannot be engaged

    What the fault can affect1

    • The cruise control is switched off for as long as the fault is active

    General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.

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