VOLVO
KVM-0081 - Control module. Internal memory fault
System
Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM)
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)
What does this fault code mean?
The memory circuits of the keyless vehicle module (KVM) are monitored regularly. If one or more of the circuits are faulty, the code is stored and the fault is located in the module. This can cause the settings the owner has made in the keyless system to be erased.
Possible causes
- A defect in one of the internal memory blocks
What you can do
- 1Read the code, clear it and road test the car to see whether it returns
- 2Check that the battery is in good condition and that its voltage stays steady during testing
- 3Write down which settings have disappeared so they can be entered again after the repair
- 4If the code returns after clearing, have a workshop with diagnostic equipment replace the module
Symptoms you may notice1
- The settings for the keyless system disappear
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.