VOLVO
ECM-P215887 - Vehicle Speed Sensor B. Bus Signal / Message Failures. Missing message
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
10 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (36)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2012Engine B5254T5, B6304T4 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013–2014Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T3, B6304T4, B6304T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007Engine B5254T6 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008Engine B5254T6, B6304T2, B6324S, B8444S only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine B5254T6, B5254T8, B6304T2, B6324S, B8444S only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B5254T8, B6304T2, B6324S, B8444S only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B5254T8, B6304T4, B6324S5, B8444S only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine B5254T10, B6304T4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013–2014Engine B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine B6304T4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2014Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine B5204T8, B5204T9 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2015Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011–2012Engine B6304T4 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B6304T4 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B6304T4 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine B5204T9, B5254T12, B6304T3, B6304T4, B6304T5 only
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008Engine B5254T6, B6304T2, B6324S only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine B5254T6, B5254T8, B6304T2, B6324S only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B6304T2, B6324S only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B6304T4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine B5254T10, B6304T4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013–2014Engine B5204T9, B6304T4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015Engine B5204T9, B6304T4 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009Engine B6304T2 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine B6304T2, B6324S only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2014Engine B6304T4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015Engine B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008Engine B6324S only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2009–2010Engine B6304T2, B6324S only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011–2015Engine B6304T4, B6324S5 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2008–2010Engine B8444S only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011Engine B6324S5, B8444S only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2012–2014Engine B6324S5 only
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module (ECM) compares the vehicle speed signals from the brake control module (BCM) and the transmission control module (TCM), using the BCM signal as the main one and the TCM signal as the reference. The code is set when the TCM speed signal is of too low quality. The fault may lie in the TCM or in the CAN wiring.
Possible causes
- The speed reading sent by the transmission control module (TCM) is wrong
- Contact resistance in the CAN connections
- Open circuit in one or both CAN wires
- Fault in the transmission control module (TCM)
What you can do
- 1Read the fault codes in the transmission control module (TCM) first, since the root fault is there
- 2Fix the fault in TCM and 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
- 4Have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the CAN wires for open circuit and contact resistance
- 5Check the connectors at the CAN connections for loose connections and oxidation
- 6With a diagnostic tool, compare the speed value in live data with the speedometer during a test drive
Symptoms you may notice4
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is lit
- The idle is uneven
- Cruise control does not work at all
- Cruise control does not hold the set speed or disengages
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.