VOLVO
EPS-0081 - Speed. Faulty signal
System
Electrical Power Steering (EPS)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
5 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C30 Electric (2011–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), V50 (2004–2013)
Show models by year and engine (10)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2007–2011
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2013Engine B4204S3, B4204S4, B5254T7 only
- Volvo C30 Electric (2011–2013)2011–2013
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2006–2011
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2012–2013Engine B5254T7 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2004–2010
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2004–2010
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
What does this fault code mean?
The EPS reads the speed signal that the BCM sends over the CAN network. The fault code is set when the power steering receives an incorrect speed signal from the BCM. The cause lies in the brake control module.
Possible causes
- Fault in the brake control module (BCM), which sends the speed signal
What you can do
- 1Read the fault codes in the brake control module (BCM) first, since this code is stored in the power steering after the fault in the BCM
- 2Remedy the fault in the BCM according to its fault code, then clear this code
- 3The fault in the BCM can affect the braking system, so have a workshop check the BCM and the brakes
- 4If you have diagnostic equipment: compare the speed value in live data with the speedometer during a road test
Symptoms you may notice2
- Abnormally light steering at high speed
- Abnormally heavy steering at low speed
What the fault can affect1
- The power steering works with a built-in default speed value
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.