VOLVO
PAM-B1B3696 - Front Right Outer Sensor. Component Failures. Component internal failure
System
Parking Assistance Module (PAM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
9 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)
What does this fault code mean?
The parking assistance module (PAM) has registered that one of the internal components in the outer right front sensor is not working. Fault tracing may point to an internal fault in the sensor, in which case it is replaced. The fault may also point to an internal malfunction in the parking assistance module itself.
Possible causes
- Damaged parking sensor
What you can do
- 1Read and clear the code, then test drive the car to see whether it comes back
- 2Check that the connector to the outer right front sensor is firmly seated and free from oxidation
- 3If you have a diagnostic tool, read the fault data for the outer right front sensor and see whether it shows a fault in the sensor's internal parts
- 4This points to a failure inside the sensor; replace the outer right front parking sensor once the other checks are done
- 5If fault tracing points to a failure inside the parking assistance module, have a workshop replace the module and load new software
Symptoms you may notice3
- Yellow warning symbol and text message in the display
- Text message in the display
- Front or rear parking assistance does not work
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.