VOLVO
SWM-0005 - Windshield wiper lever. Invalid combination
System
Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
5 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C30 Electric (2011–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), V50 (2004–2013)
Show models by year and engine (10)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2007–2011
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2013Engine B4204S3, B4204S4, B5254T7 only
- Volvo C30 Electric (2011–2013)2011–2013
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2006–2011
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2012–2013Engine B5254T7 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2004–2010
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2004–2010
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
What does this fault code mean?
The steering wheel module (SWM) has registered that the single-wipe and intermittent-wipe switches on the wiper stalk are activated at the same time. The windscreen wipers do not work.
Possible causes
- The single-wipe and intermittent-wipe switches are activated at the same time
What you can do
- 1Check that the wiper stalk is not sticking or stuck in one position
- 2If you have a diagnostic tool, read the single-wipe and intermittent-wipe switches in live data and check that only one position is active at a time
- 3If the stalk is free but the fault remains, have a workshop check the switch
Symptoms you may notice1
- The windscreen wipers do not work
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.