VOLVO
TCM-0101 - Shift solenoid S3. Signal too high
System
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
11 modelsC70 Cabriolet (1998–2005), C70 Coupé (1998–2002), S40 (1996–2004), S60 (2001–2009), S70 (1997–2000), S80 (1999–2006), V40 (1996–2004), V70 (1997–2000), V70 (2000–2008), V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (21)
- Volvo C70 Cabriolet (1998–2005)2000–2005Transmission AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo C70 Coupé (1998–2002)2000–2002Transmission AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo S40 (1996–2004)2001–2004
- 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 S70 (1997–2000)2000Transmission 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 V40 (1996–2004)2001–2004
- Volvo V70 (1997–2000)2000Transmission AW50/51 AWD, AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2000–2002
- 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 drives shift solenoid S3, one of the solenoids that change gears. The fault means the signal in the circuit to solenoid S3 is too high.
Possible causes
- Signal wire shorted to voltage
- Internal fault in the control module
What you can do
- 1Have a diagnostic tool? Read the oil temperature in live data before and after a road test; it should have risen. If it looks unrealistic, the temperature sensor may be at fault
- 2Have a diagnostic tool? With the selector in P, activate solenoid S3 and check that the status switches between OFF and ON
- 3Use a multimeter to check that the lead to solenoid S3 is not live, and check the connectors for oxidation and loose contacts
- 4Have a workshop check the solenoid and the control module; if no fault is found in the lead, the solenoid may need replacing
Symptoms you may notice5
- General orange warning lamp on
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on
- Harsh gear shifting
- No gear changes
- No lock-up function
What the fault can affect1
- The control module's Emergency mode I program is activated
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.