VOLVO
TCM-0097 - Faulty software
System
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
5 modelsS60 (2001–2009), S80 (1999–2006), V70 (2000–2008), V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (15)
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2001–2002
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2003All transmissions except: M58
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2004–2009Transmission AW50/51 AWD, AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)1999–2000Transmission AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)2001–2006Transmission AW50/51 AWD, AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2001–2002
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2003All transmissions except: M58
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2004–2007Transmission AW50/51 AWD, AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2008Transmission AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)2001–2002
- Volvo V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)2003–2007Transmission AW50/51 AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2003All transmissions except: 4T65 AWD
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2004–2007Transmission AW50/51 AWD, AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2008–2014Transmission AW50/51 AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2015
What does this fault code mean?
The transmission control module has incorrect software for the car and needs reloading with the version that belongs to it. The software must be correct for the control module to work as it should.
Possible causes
- Incorrect software in the transmission control module (TCM)
What you can do
- 1Have a workshop order the correct software for the car's model and program the transmission control module
- 2Once the software is loaded, road test the car and read off the fault codes to confirm the fault is remedied
- 3If the fault remains after programming, the transmission control module needs replacing; a workshop does this and programs the new one
Symptoms you may notice1
- No noticeable symptoms for the driver
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.