VOLVO
ECM-P210885 - Throttle Actuator Control Module Performance. Bus Signal / Message Failures. Signal above allowable range
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
12 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–)
Show models by year and engine (40)
- 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–)2011–2012All engines except: B5254T5, B6304T4, D4162T
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013All engines except: B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4, D4162T
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T23 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine B4204T6, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012All engines except: B5254T10, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, D4162T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013All engines except: B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, D4162T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine B4164T, D5204T3, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013Engine B4164T, B4164T3, D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2014Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4164T4, D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4164T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014Engine B4164T, D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015Engine B4164T, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011–2012All engines except: B6304T4, D4162T
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013All engines except: B5204T8, B5204T9, B6304T4, D4162T, D82PHEV
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine B4204T6, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012All engines except: B5254T10, B6304T4, B6324S5, D4162T
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013All engines except: B5204T9, B6304T4, B6324S5, D4162T
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014All engines except: B4204T11, B5204T9, B6304T4, B6324S5, D4162T, D4204T5
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015All engines except: B4204T11, B5204T9, B6304T4, D4162T, D4204T5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010All engines except: B6304T2, B6324S, B6324S2
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2013All engines except: B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014Engine B4204T7, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015Engine B4204T7, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23 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
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module keeps comparing the throttle position sensor reading with a calculated target value, and the code is set when the deviation grows too large. The fault therefore means the signal is above the permitted range, and it may also come from a damaged governor for the throttle angle.
Possible causes
- An aged position sensor that responds more slowly than before
- The throttle sticks or is blocked, for example by oil film or dust
- Poor contact or oxidation between the control module and the throttle unit
- An open circuit, or a short to ground or supply voltage, or a short between the wires, in the throttle motor wiring
- Damaged throttle unit
- Faulty software in the engine control module
What you can do
- 1Check that the fuses are intact
- 2Read the code with the engine running and see whether it is active
- 3If you have a diagnostic tool, read the throttle position in live data at idle and while the accelerator is pressed, and check that the two readings agree
- 4Check the connectors at the throttle unit and the engine control module for contact resistance and oxidation
- 5Look for chafing and breaks in the throttle motor wiring, and use a multimeter to confirm it has no contact with ground or supply voltage
- 6Have a workshop decide whether the throttle unit, the position sensor or the software needs attention
Symptoms you may notice4
- Uneven idle
- The engine lacks power and performs poorly
- The engine hesitates or surges, and it is unclear when
- The Check engine light comes on or behaves abnormally
What the fault can affect2
- The throttle returns to its spring-loaded position
- Fuel shut-off may occur temporarily
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.