VOLVO
REM-6F11 - Head restraint relay. Signal too high. Intermittent fault
System
Rear Electronic Module (REM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
2 modelsS60 (2001–2009), S80 (1999–2006)
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What does this fault code mean?
The fault is intermittent, meaning it is sporadic and may not be present right now. The rear electronic module (REM) has registered too high a signal from the status flag when it controls the relay for the folding rear head restraint. The fault stops the rear head restraint from folding down.
Possible causes
- The control line to the folding head restraint relay is shorted to battery voltage
What you can do
- 1Check that the relay for the folding rear head restraint is correctly installed
- 2Check the relay connection for contact resistance, oxidation and loose contact
- 3Use a multimeter to check that the control wire to the relay has no contact with battery voltage
- 4If the fault remains, have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the wiring and the relay
Symptoms you may notice1
- The rear head restraint does not fold down
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.