VOLVO
KVM-001E - Outer antenna rear. Faulty signal
System
Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM)
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 (4)
What does this fault code mean?
The KVM (keyless vehicle module) monitors the outer antenna at the rear of the car once it reaches a certain speed. The code is stored when the signal from the rear antenna circuit is faulty. The keyless functions then work poorly or not at all.
Possible causes
- The outer rear antenna is faulty
What you can do
- 1Read the code, clear it and road test the car
- 2Disconnect the battery negative lead and check the connector and wiring at the rear antenna
- 3Use a multimeter to check that the wire to the antenna has no short to ground or supply voltage and no open circuit
- 4Have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the antenna and replace it if the wiring is sound
Symptoms you may notice1
- Keyless functions do not work at all or work poorly
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.