VOLVO
TCM-002A - 3rd gear. Incorrect gear ratio
System
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
16 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), C70 Cabriolet (1998–2005), C70 Coupé (1998–2002), S40 (1996–2004), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2001–2009), S70 (1997–2000), S80 (1999–2006), V40 (1996–2004), V50 (2004–2013), V70 (1997–2000), V70 (2000–2008), V70 XC (1998–2000), V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (39)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2007–2013Transmission AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2006–2013Transmission AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo C70 Cabriolet (1998–2005)1999Transmission AW50-42 only
- Volvo C70 Cabriolet (1998–2005)2000All transmissions except: M56
- Volvo C70 Cabriolet (1998–2005)2001–2005Transmission AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo C70 Coupé (1998–2002)1999All engines except: B5254S DENSO · Transmission AW50-42 only
- Volvo C70 Coupé (1998–2002)2000All transmissions except: M56
- Volvo C70 Coupé (1998–2002)2001–2002Transmission AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo S40 (1996–2004)2001–2004
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2004, 2011–2012Transmission AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2005–2010Transmission AW50/51 AWD, AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2001–2002
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2003, 2009All transmissions except: M58
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2004–2005Transmission AW50/51 AWD, AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2006–2008All transmissions except: M58, M66 AWD
- Volvo S70 (1997–2000)1999Transmission AW42 AWD, AW50-42 only
- Volvo S70 (1997–2000)2000All transmissions except: M56, M58
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)1999–2004
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)2005–2006All transmissions except: M56
- Volvo V40 (1996–2004)2001–2004
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2004, 2011–2012Transmission AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2005–2010Transmission AW50/51 AWD, AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo V70 (1997–2000)1999All engines except: B5202FS, B5252FS, D5252T MSA 15.7, GB5252S, GB5252S2 · Transmission AW42 AWD, AW50-42 only
- Volvo V70 (1997–2000)2000All transmissions except: M56, M58
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2000–2002, 2008
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2003All transmissions except: M58
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2004–2005Transmission AW50/51 AWD, AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2006–2007All transmissions except: M58, M66 AWD
- Volvo V70 XC (1998–2000)1999Engine B5254T only · Transmission AW42 AWD only
- Volvo V70 XC (1998–2000)2000Transmission AW42 AWD only
- Volvo V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)2001–2002
- Volvo V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)2003–2005Transmission AW50/51 AWD only
- Volvo V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)2006–2007Transmission AW50/51 AWD, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2003, 2012, 2015
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2004, 2006, 2011All transmissions except: M66 AWD
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2005All transmissions except: M66 AWD, TF-80SC AWD
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2007All transmissions except: M66 AWD, TF-80SC
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2008–2010Transmission AW50/51 AWD, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014Transmission AW50/51 AWD only
What does this fault code mean?
The control module works out the gear ratio for third gear from the input and output speed signals and compares it with the expected ratio for that gear. When the ratio deviates, third gear is not working as it should.
Possible causes
- Glycol in the transmission fluid
- Contact resistance in the circuit to solenoids S1 and S2
- Solenoid S3 has stuck in the OFF position
- Solenoid S4 has stuck in the OFF position
- Transmission oil level too low
What you can do
- 1If you have a diagnostic tool: read the status of solenoids S3 and S4 in live data with the selector in position P, and see whether it responds when you activate them
- 2Road test the car after the fault code has been cleared to see whether the fault returns
- 3Have a workshop check the oil level and quality of the transmission fluid
- 4Check the connectors on the transmission and the control module for contact resistance and oxidation
- 5If the fault remains, have a workshop check solenoids S1 to S4 and the gear-shift position sensor, and repair or replace whatever is faulty
Symptoms you may notice4
- The general orange warning lamp is lit
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is lit
- No lock-up function
- The gears slip in an abnormal way
What the fault can affect2
- The control module's emergency program (Limp-home) is activated
- The emergency program Emergency mode 1 starts in the transmission control module
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.