VOLVO
ECM-P212800 - Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch E Circuit High. 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 (45)
- 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–)2014Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4, D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008Engine D4204T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine D4204T, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine B6304T2, B8444S, D4204T, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B6304T4, B8444S, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine B6304T4, D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2014Engine B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4, D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine B6304T4, D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T15 only
- 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, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T7, B4204T9, D4204T5
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008Engine D4204T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine D4204T, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine B6304T2, D4204T, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B6304T4, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine B6304T4, D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7, B6324S5
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T11, B4204T7, B6324S5, D4204T5
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T11, D4204T5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010All engines except: B4204T6, B6324S, B6324S2
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011Engine B6304T4, D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2012All engines except: B4204T6, B4204T7, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013All engines except: B4204T7, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014Engine B6304T4, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015All engines except: B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T7, B4204T9, B6324S4, B6324S5, D4204T5
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010All engines except: B6324S, B6324S2
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011–2013All engines except: B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015All engines except: B4204T11, B6324S4, B6324S5, D4204T5
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011–2014Engine B6324S5 only
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module (ECM) compares two independent signals from the accelerator pedal: the PWM signal that runs directly to the ECM and the analogue signal that goes via the central electronic module (CEM) over the CAN network. The code is set when the analogue signal is too high. Because the signal passes through CEM, the root fault may lie there, and this code can only be erased once it has been fixed.
Possible causes
- Fault in the central electronic module (CEM)
- CAN link fault between ECM and CEM
- Fault in the analogue accelerator pedal position sensor signal
- Damaged accelerator pedal position sensor
- Signal wire shorted to the supply voltage
- Terminals with high resistance, oxidation or a loose fit
What you can do
- 1Read the fault codes in the central electronic module (CEM) first, since the root fault is there
- 2Fix the faults in CEM and then erase the code in the engine control module, as it cannot be erased until the root fault is fixed
- 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 the engine control module for loose contacts, contact resistance and oxidation
- 5Use a multimeter to check that the signal wire has no open circuit and is not short-circuited to supply voltage
- 6With a diagnostic tool, read the pedal value in live data while the pedal moves, and check that it follows the movement
Symptoms you may notice3
- 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
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.