TCM-010C - Shift solenoid S5. Signal too low
System
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
15 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 / XC70 (2001–2007), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (27)
- 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)2000–2005Transmission AW55-50/51SN only
- Volvo C70 Coupé (1998–2002)2000–2002Transmission 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)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 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)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 (TCM) has registered that the signal in the circuit to shift solenoid S5 is too low when the solenoid should be active. The causes are a signal wire short-circuited to ground, a defective solenoid or an internal fault in the control module. The fault affects gear changes and the control module switches to an emergency program.
Possible causes
- Signal wire short-circuited to ground
- Defective solenoid
- The solenoid does not function
- Internal fault inside the TCM
What you can do
- 1Read and note the code, clear it and road test to see whether it returns
- 2Use a multimeter to check that the signal wire to the solenoid has no contact with ground (the body)
- 3Check that the wiring and connectors from the gearbox are not chafed or corroded
- 4If you have a diagnostic tool: activate solenoid S5 and check that its status changes between off and on
- 5If the status does not change, the fault is permanent and a workshop should check the wiring and the solenoid
- 6If you have a diagnostic tool: read the transmission fluid temperature during a road test; if it shows unrealistic values, the oil temperature sensor may be faulty
Symptoms you may notice5
- The orange general warning lamp is lit
- The lock-up function does not work
- Gear changes are harsh
- Gear changes do not occur
- The automatic transmission warning lamp flashes
What the fault can affect2
- The control module emergency program Emergency mode I and the transmission limp-home program Limp-home are activated
- The Emergency mode 1 program is activated in the control module
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.