VOLVO
SWM-000E - Windshield wiper lever. Invalid combination
System
Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
This fault code has different meanings depending on model, model year or engine. Select the meaning that applies to your car.
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 front and rear washer buttons on the wiper stalk were pressed at the same time for too long. The module treats that combination as invalid and stores the fault code.
Possible causes
- The front and rear washer switches have been active at the same time for too long
What you can do
- 1Read and note the code, clear it and road test to see whether it returns
- 2Check that the washer buttons on the wiper stalk do not stick or stay pressed
- 3If you have a diagnostic tool: read the front and rear washer switches in live data and check that they are never active together
- 4If the code does not return after the road test, no further action is needed
- 5If the code returns, have a workshop check the stalk and the steering wheel module (SWM)
Symptoms you may notice1
- Rear window washer does not work
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.