VOLVO
EPS-U300045 - Control Module. System Internal Failures. Program memory failure
System
Electrical Power Steering (EPS)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
4 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), V50 (2004–2013)
Show models by year and engine (5)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine D4162T, 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 D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
What does this fault code mean?
The power steering module has registered a fault in its program memory. The fault may be caused by faulty software in the module or by a damaged module. Meanwhile the steering uses a predefined value.
Possible causes
- Faulty software
- Damaged electric power steering module (EPS)
What you can do
- 1Start the engine and read the fault code status
- 2Have a workshop download the latest software to the power steering module
- 3If the internal fault is permanent, the module must be replaced, which a workshop does
- 4Power steering affects how easily the car can be steered, so have a workshop fix the fault soon
Symptoms you may notice1
- Steering needs extra or uneven effort
What the fault can affect1
- The power steering uses a predefined value
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.