VOLVO
TCM-P074B00 - Unable to Engage Gear 3. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
9 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (37)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7 only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4162T only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, D4162T only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007All transmissions except: M66
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, D4204T · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009All engines except: B4204S3, D4204T · Transmission MPS6, TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010All engines except: B4204S3, D4164T, D4204T · Transmission MPS6, TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011All engines except: B4204S3, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, D4164T, D5204T2, D5244T10 · Transmission MPS6, TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7, B5254T10, D4162T only · Transmission MPS6, TF-80SC only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7, D4162T only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine B4164T, D4162T only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013Engine B4164T only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2014–2015Engine B4164T, D4162T only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013Engine B4164T only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2014–2015Engine B4164T, D4162T only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7 only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012All engines except: B6304T4, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4162T only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, D4162T only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, D4204T · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009All engines except: B4204S3, D4204T · Transmission MPS6, TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010All engines except: B4204S3, D4164T, D4204T · Transmission MPS6, TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B4164T, B4204S4, B4204T6, B4204T7, B5254T10, B5254T11 only · Transmission MPS6, TF-80SC only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7, B5254T10, D4162T only · Transmission MPS6, TF-80SC only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7, D4162T only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2, D4162T only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010All transmissions except: M66 AWD
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2012Engine B4204T6, B4204T7 only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013–2015Engine B4204T7 only · Transmission MPS6 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008–2009Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010All transmissions except: M66 AWD
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2005Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2006Engine B8444S only · Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2007–2010Engine B6324S, B8444S only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011Engine B6324S5, B8444S only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2012–2013Engine B6324S5 only · All transmissions except: AW50/51 AWD
What does this fault code mean?
Third gear cannot be engaged properly: the control module has selected 3rd, but the ratio is close to that of another gear. The fault may be due to a solenoid that has stuck, a damaged valve or shift mechanism, or a mechanical fault in the transmission.
Possible causes
- Contact resistance, or a solenoid stuck in the off or on position
- Mechanical faults in the transmission
- Damaged valve or damaged shift mechanism
- An electrical fault not yet detected
- A hydraulic fault not yet detected
What you can do
- 1Read and clear the code, then road test in third gear to see whether it returns
- 2If you have a diagnostic tool: activate the solenoids that belong to 3rd gear in the tool's test and see whether they click
- 3Have a workshop check the solenoid connectors and wiring, and the oil quality and level
- 4If nothing is found there, have a workshop look at the valve and the transmission's mechanics
Symptoms you may notice5
- The emissions warning lamp (MIL) comes on
- The general warning lamp comes on
- Abnormal slipping gear changes
- Gear changes do not happen
- Gear changes take a long time to complete
What the fault can affect1
- The control module controls the transmission with an auxiliary program
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.