VOLVO
ECM-P261000 - ECM/PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. 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:
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 (30)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2012Engine B6304T4 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, D4162T, D4204T5, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T23
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008–2010Engine B6304T2 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011–2012Engine B6304T4 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013Engine B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2014Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B6304T4 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2014Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, B5204T8, B5204T9 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015All engines except: B4164T, D4162T, D4204T14, D5204T6
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011–2012Engine B6304T4 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B6304T4 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B6304T4 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B5204T9, B5254T12, B6304T3, B6304T4, B6304T5 only
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008–2010Engine B6304T2 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011–2012Engine B6304T4 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013Engine B5204T9, B6304T4 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, B5204T9, B6304T4 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009–2010Engine B6304T2 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2013Engine B6304T4 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B6304T4 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2009–2010Engine B6304T2 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011–2013Engine B6304T4 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, B6304T4 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2005–2011Engine B8444S only
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module (ECM) compares the time sent by the central electronic module (CEM) over the CAN network, meaning how long since the engine was last switched off, with its own calculated time. The code is set when the two differ too much. The fault may lie in the engine control module, the CEM or the CAN network.
Possible causes
- Malfunction found by another diagnostic function in the engine control module, such as the engine temperature sensor or the inlet air pressure sensor
- Malfunction found by the central electronic module (CEM)
- Open circuit in one of the CAN wires
- Short circuit between the CAN wires
- Internal fault in the CEM, the engine control module or another control module on the same part of the CAN network
What you can do
- 1Read the codes in the CEM and in other control modules that may have logged faults, and fix those first
- 2Do not erase this code until the codes in the CEM and other affected modules have been fixed and erased
- 3Check that the fuses are intact and that the connectors on the CAN network are firmly seated
- 4If you have a diagnostic tool: read the status and frozen values for this code to see when it last occurred
- 5If the code returns after repairs, have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the CAN network and the CEM
Symptoms you may notice1
- Check engine light comes on or behaves abnormally
What the fault can affect1
- The engine control module uses its own calculated time
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.