VOLVO
TCM-0288 - Gear selector hall sensor. Internal fault
System
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
4 modelsS60 (2001–2009), V70 (2000–2008), V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (9)
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2006–2007Engine B5254T4, D5244T4, D5244T5 only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2008–2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only · Transmission TF-80SC only
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2006–2007Engine B5254T4, D5244T4, D5244T5 only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2008Engine D5244T5 only · Transmission TF-80SC only
- Volvo V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)2006–2007Engine D5244T4 only · Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2006–2007Engine D5244T4 only · Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2008–2010Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only · Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011Engine D5244T18, D5244T4, D5244T5 only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2012All engines except: B5254T2, B6324S5 · All transmissions except: AW50/51 AWD
What does this fault code mean?
The gear position sensor in the transmission control module is misadjusted or has an internal fault. The code concerns the selector position that the sensor registers from the selector, and in the worst case the engine will not start.
Possible causes
- Misadjusted gear position sensor
- Internal fault inside the TCM
What you can do
- 1If you have a diagnostic tool: read the selector position in live data and compare it with the display as the selector is moved through every position
- 2Have a workshop check that the selector cable is correctly adjusted and calibrate the gear position sensor
- 3If there are other fault codes for the transmission, have a workshop deal with them first, since they must be traced before this one
- 4If the code remains after calibration, have a workshop replace the transmission control module
Symptoms you may notice3
- The malfunction indicator lamp is lit
- The general warning lamp is lit
- The engine does not start
What the fault can affect1
- An auxiliary program in the control module is activated
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.