VOLVO
ECM-P210892 - Throttle Actuator Control Module Performance. Component Failures. Performance or incorrect operation
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 (42)
- 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 B5254T5, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012Engine B5254T5, 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 B5254T6 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine B5254T6, B5254T8, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B5254T8, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B5254T8, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine B5254T10, 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 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008Engine B5254T6 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine B5254T6, B5254T8, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine B5254T10, 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–)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–)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 has registered that its internal governor for throttle angle is damaged, or that its control signal reaches its limit while the throttle is being controlled. Condensation in the throttle unit can freeze when the car cools down, which can make the throttle freeze solid. This code is informational only.
Possible causes
- The throttle sticks, is blocked or has frozen solid, for example from oil film, dust or ice
- Poor contact or oxidation between the control module and the throttle unit
- An open circuit, or a short to ground or supply voltage, in the throttle motor wiring
- The throttle motor wires are shorted to each other
- Damaged throttle unit
- Faulty software in the engine control module
What you can do
- 1The code is for information and does not in itself call for any action
- 2Read the code with the engine running and note whether it is active
- 3In cold weather, check that the throttle is not frozen and moves freely, and clean the throttle unit if needed
- 4Check the connectors at the throttle unit and the engine control module for looseness and oxidation
- 5Use a multimeter to confirm the throttle motor wires have no contact with ground or supply voltage and are not shorted to each other
- 6If the fault remains, have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the throttle unit and, if needed, download new software to the engine control module
Symptoms you may notice2
- The malfunction indicator lamp lights up
- Poor performance
What the fault can affect2
- The throttle goes back to its spring-loaded rest position
- Fuel shut-off may happen temporarily
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.