VOLVO
SWM-0016 - Cruise control ON/OFF button. Activated too long
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 cruise control on/off button was activated for too long. Cruise control is then switched off for the rest of the journey and does not work at all. The fault is not marked as intermittent.
Possible causes
- The cruise control on/off switch has been activated 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 cruise control on/off button does not stick or stay in the pressed position
- 3If you have a diagnostic tool: read the cruise control on/off button in live data and check that it returns to the inactive state when released
- 4If the code does not return, no further action is needed
- 5If the code returns, have a workshop check the cruise control switch and the steering wheel module (SWM)
Symptoms you may notice1
- Cruise control does not work at all
What the fault can affect1
- Cruise control is switched off for the rest of the journey
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.