VOLVO
PHM-1A51 - Control module Incorrect software
System
Phone Module (PHM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
6 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C30 Electric (2011–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), V50 (2004–2013), XC90 (2003–)
What does this fault code mean?
The carphone control module (PHM) is missing a local configuration file, which is a software fault. This can make the vehicle information sent to the Volvo On Call customer service centre wrong when a service is activated. The mobile phone and Volvo On Call may also work poorly.
Possible causes
- Local configuration file missing from the carphone control module (PHM)
What you can do
- 1Read and note the code before clearing it, so the workshop can see it
- 2Restart the car and check whether the code returns
- 3Have a workshop download new software into the carphone control module (PHM)
Symptoms you may notice3
- Other mobile phone problems
- Other Volvo On Call problems
- A text display with a warning symbol and a text message
What the fault can affect1
- The vehicle information sent to the Volvo On Call customer service centre when a service is activated may be wrong
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.