VOLVO
PSCM-C200000 - Electric Hydrolic power assisted steering high temperature. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Power Steering Control Module (PSCM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
7 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)
Show models by year and engine (11)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2013
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014–2015All engines except: B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine D4164T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011–2015
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011–2013
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014–2015All engines except: B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine D4164T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011–2015
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2015
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011–2015
What does this fault code mean?
The power steering control module (PSCM) has registered that the temperature is too high in the electro-hydraulic power steering, so the power assistance is weak or missing. This can be due to hot ambient or engine bay conditions together with hard driving, a blocked hose or other hydraulic trouble, or a damaged control module.
Possible causes
- Hot outside air or a hot engine bay, together with hard driving
- A blocked hose or pipe at the steering rack, or another mechanical or hydraulic problem in the steering
- Damaged power steering control module (PSCM)
What you can do
- 1Let the car cool before you check the power steering, and make sure the fluid level in the power steering reservoir is correct
- 2Look for leaks at the steering gear, the hoses and the pipes
- 3Check that hoses and pipes are not pinched, kinked or blocked
- 4Avoid hard driving while the temperature is high, then clear the fault code to see whether it returns
- 5Safety note: steering is safety-critical, so have a workshop check the steering gear and the control module if assistance is still missing
Symptoms you may notice1
- No or poor steering assistance
What the fault can affect1
- Power to the pump motor is restricted
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.