VOLVO
ECM-P212700 - Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
This fault code has different meanings depending on model, model year or engine. Select the meaning that applies to your car.
Applies to the following models:
14 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V50 (2004–2013), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (42)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine D4162T, 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 D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine B6304T4, D4162T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012Engine B6304T4, D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4204T5
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, D4204T5
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008Engine D4204T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine D4204T, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, B4204T6, B5254T10, B5254T11, B5254T8, D4164T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, B8444S, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7, B5254T10
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7, D4204T5
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015All engines except: B4164T, D4204T5
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2014Engine D4162T, D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, D4162T, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014Engine D4162T, D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, D4162T, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine B6304T4, D4162T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012–2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4204T5
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, D4204T5
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008Engine D4204T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine D4204T, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, B4204T6, B5254T10, B5254T11, D4164T
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B6304T4, B6324S5, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7, B5254T10
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7, D4204T5
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, D4204T5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010All engines except: B4204T6
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2012All engines except: B4204T6, B4204T7
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013All engines except: B4204T7
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014–2015All engines except: B4204T7, D4204T5
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010–2013
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015All engines except: D4204T5
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011–2014Engine B6324S5 only
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module (ECM) receives the analogue accelerator pedal signal via the central electronic module (CEM) on the CAN network, and compares it with the PWM signal that runs directly to the ECM. The code is set when the analogue signal is too low. Because the signal passes through CEM, that module should be checked first.
Possible causes
- Fault in the central electronic module (CEM)
- Fault on the CAN link between ECM and CEM
- The analogue signal is missing or incorrect
- Terminals with high resistance, oxidation or a loose fit
- Open circuit or short to ground in the signal cable
- Damaged accelerator pedal position sensor
What you can do
- 1Read the fault codes in the central electronic module (CEM) first, since CEM registers the pedal signal and passes it on
- 2Fix any fault codes for the pedal sensor in CEM first, then erase the code in the engine control module
- 3Check that the fuses are intact; their locations are in the owner's manual or on the fuse box cover
- 4Check the connectors at the pedal sensor and CEM for loose contacts, contact resistance and oxidation, and see that the wires have no open circuit
- 5Use a multimeter to check that the signal wire and the ground wire to the pedal sensor have no open circuit
- 6With a diagnostic tool, read the pedal value in live data while the pedal is pressed and released; the value should follow the pedal movement
Symptoms you may notice4
- Yellow warning symbol and a message in the display
- The car has poor performance and lacks power
- Poor performance and lack of power especially when pulling away from rest
- The accelerator pedal is ignored when braking
What the fault can affect3
- Engine torque may be limited
- The control module treats the pedal as released when the brake pedal is pressed at the same time
- Vehicle performance is limited if the fault persists for a long period
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.