VOLVO
SWM-0202 - Steering wheel angle sensor. Faulty signal
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 angle sensor has registered a fault in the clock spring, and the clock spring may have been fitted incorrectly. The stability functions are switched off while the fault is present.
Possible causes
- Fault inside the steering wheel module (SWM)
What you can do
- 1Read and note the code, clear it and road test to see whether it returns
- 2Have a workshop check that the clock spring is fitted correctly, so that the white marking shows in its window when the wheels point straight ahead
- 3If the clock spring was fitted one turn out of position, it may have been damaged inside and a workshop needs to replace it
- 4The clock spring is part of the airbag system, so do not work on it yourself; have a workshop fix the fault
Symptoms you may notice2
- Traction control warning lamp lit
- The stability control system does not function
What the fault can affect1
- Active yaw control (AYC) is blocked
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.