VOLVO
ECM-P250500 - ECM / PCM Power Input Signal. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
12 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V50 (2004–2013), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)
Show models by year and engine (42)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine 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 D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013–2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T23 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008Engine D4204T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine D4204T, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine D4204T, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013–2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2014Engine D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014Engine D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015Engine D5204T6 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008Engine D4204T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine D4204T, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine D4204T, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013All engines except: B4204T7, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2012–2013All engines except: B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module monitors the circuit to the system relay coil, which receives voltage through a fuse in the engine bay's distribution box and is earthed in the module. The code is stored when there is no voltage in the circuit. The cause may be poor contact, an open circuit or a short to ground in the circuit, a damaged system relay or an internal fault in the engine control module.
Possible causes
- Contact resistance or oxidation in the terminals
- Open circuit or short-circuit to ground
- Damaged system relay
- Damaged engine control module
- Internal fault in the engine control module
What you can do
- 1Read the code, note it and clear it. Start the engine to see whether it returns; if it does not appear, the fault may have been intermittent
- 2Check that the relevant fuses are intact. Their locations are in the instruction manual or on the cover of the fuse box
- 3Check that the connectors at the engine control module and the system relay are secure and free from oxidation
- 4Use a multimeter to check that the circuit to the system relay coil has no open circuit and is not short-circuited to ground
- 5If the fault returns, have a workshop assess whether the engine control module needs replacing, since an internal fault cannot be remedied by the owner
Symptoms you may notice3
- The engine does not start, sometimes or at all times
- The engine does not turn over when starting is attempted
- No clicking sound when starting is attempted
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.