VOLVO
ECM-P211000 - Throttle Actuator Control System - Forced Limited RPM. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
2 modelsS80 (2007–), V70 (2008–)
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What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module has registered an internal fault. The code belongs to the forced limitation of engine speed, meaning the engine's rpm is limited in an emergency mode. The fault may be in the throttle unit or in the engine control module, and it is checked while driving.
Possible causes
- Damaged throttle unit
- Damaged engine control module
What you can do
- 1Check that the fuses are intact
- 2Read the code after a test drive and note it down
- 3Check the connectors at the throttle unit and the engine control module for loose connections and corrosion
- 4If the fault remains, have a workshop with diagnostic equipment decide whether the throttle unit or the engine control module needs replacing
Symptoms you may notice2
- The malfunction indicator lamp lights up
- Poor response from the accelerator pedal
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.