Volvo V40 (1996–2004) – Transmission Control Module (TCM) fault codes

65 fault codes

The same fault code can mean different things depending on model year and engine. Each meaning is therefore shown on its own row, with exactly which cars it applies to.

Code	Meaning	Applies to
TCM-0001	Shift solenoid S1. Signal too high2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0002	Shift solenoid S1. Signal missing2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0003	Shift solenoid S1. Signal too low2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0007	Shift solenoid S2. Signal too high2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0008	Shift solenoid S2. Signal missing2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0009	Shift solenoid S2. Signal too low2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-001C	Kickdown switch (KD). Signal too low2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-001F	Transmission output speed sensor. Signal missing. Intermittent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0020	Vehicle speed sensor. Faulty signal. Intermittent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0023	Transmission input speed sensor. Signal missing. Intermittent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0024	Transmission input speed sensor. Faulty signal. Intermittent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0027	Back-up (reverse) gear. Incorrect gear ratio2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0028	1st gear. Incorrect gear ratio2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0029	2nd gear. Incorrect gear ratio2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-002A	3rd gear. Incorrect gear ratio2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-002B	4th gear. Incorrect gear ratio2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-002C	5th gear. Incorrect gear ratio2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-002E	Lock-up. The transmission jerks when lock-up engages2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-002F	Lock-up function. Slipping or not engaged2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0036	Winter mode selector switch. Signal too low2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0039	Gear-shift position sensor. Faulty signal2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0042	Oil temperature. Temperature too high2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0043	Oil temperature sensor. Signal too low2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0044	Oil temperature sensor. Signal too high2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0045	Oil temperature sensor2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0046	Oil temperature. Oil temperature too high2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0048	Control module. Software fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0049	Control module. Internal fault. Permanent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0060	Control unit. Internal fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0081	Vehicle speed sensor. Signal too high2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0083	Transmission output speed sensor. Signal too low2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0087	Transmission input speed sensor. Signal too high2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0089	Transmission input speed sensor. Signal too low2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-009A	Battery voltage. Signal too low2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0100	Control module. Poor gear shifting quality2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0101	Shift solenoid S3. Signal too high2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0102	Shift solenoid S3. Signal missing2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0103	Shift solenoid S3. Signal too low2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0107	Shift solenoid S4. Signal too high2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0108	Shift solenoid S4. Signal missing2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0109	Shift solenoid S4. Signal too low2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-010A	Shift solenoid S5. Signal too high2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-010B	Shift solenoid S5. Signal missing2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-010C	Shift solenoid S5. Signal too low2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-010D	Lock-up solenoid SLU. Signal too high. Intermittent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-010F	Lock-up solenoid SLU. Signal missing. Intermittent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0110	Lock-up solenoid SLU. Signal too low. Intermittent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0112	Pressure solenoid SLS. Signal too high. Intermittent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0113	Pressure solenoid SLS. Signal missing. Intermittent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0114	Pressure solenoid SLS. Signal too low. Intermittent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0115	Shift solenoid S3. Hydraulic fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0116	Throttle solenoid SLT. Signal too high. Intermittent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0117	Throttle solenoid SLT. Signal missing. Intermittent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0118	Throttle solenoid SLT. Signal too low. Intermittent fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0120	Control unit. Internal fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0121	Control unit. Internal fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0122	Control unit. Internal fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0123	Control unit. Internal fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-0124	Control unit. Internal fault2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-DF13	Control module communication. Control module communication2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-DF14	Control module communication. Control module communication2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-DF15	Control module communication. Control module communication2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-DF16	Control module communication. Control module communication2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-DF18	Control module communication. Control module communication2001–2004	2001–2004
TCM-E000	Control module communication. Control module communication2001–2004	2001–2004

All control modules for the Volvo V40 (1996–2004)