VOLVO
ECM-P213564 - Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A / B Voltage Correlation. Algorithm Based Failures. Signal plausibility failure
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
9 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (26)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007–2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine B4204T6, D4164T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7, D4164T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine B4164T only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013Engine B4164T, B4164T3 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2014–2015Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4164T4 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2015Engine B4164T only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008–2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine B4204T6, D4164T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7, D4164T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009All engines except: B6304T2
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine B4204T6 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2012Engine B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013–2015Engine B4204T7 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008All engines except: B6324S
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014Engine D5244T18, D5244T5 only
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module (ECM) checks the PWM and analogue signals from the pedal, and the code is set when the difference between them is too great. The code is also set if the signal from throttle potentiometer 1 is faulty. The fault may lie in the connectors, the ground wire, the pedal sensor or the throttle unit.
Possible causes
- Loose connections, contact resistance or oxidation at the pedal sensor connections
- Open circuit in the ground lead
- Fault in the PWM signal from the pedal sensor
- Fault in the analogue signal from the pedal sensor
- Terminals linking the control module and throttle unit show contact resistance or oxidation
- Damaged throttle unit
What you can do
- 1Check that the fuses are intact; their locations are in the owner's manual or on the fuse box cover
- 2Use a multimeter to check that the ground lead to the pedal sensor has no open circuit
- 3Check the connectors at the pedal sensor and the engine control module for loose contacts, contact resistance and oxidation
- 4Use a multimeter to check that the supply to the pedal sensor is not interrupted
- 5With a diagnostic tool, read the pedal signals in live data while the pedal is pressed and released, and check that they follow each other
- 6If these checks show no other fault, the pedal sensor or the throttle unit may need replacing
Symptoms you may notice5
- Poor response from the accelerator pedal
- The car has poor performance and lacks power
- The engine hesitates, surges or runs jerkily
- Yellow warning symbol and a message in the display
- The malfunction indicator lamp lights up or behaves abnormally
What the fault can affect2
- Engine output is limited
- The throttle angle is worked out from the other potentiometer; if both potentiometers have faults, the throttle motor supply is switched off and the throttle returns to its spring-loaded position
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.