VOLVO
TCM-P278368 - Torque Converter Temperature Too High. Algorithm Based Failures. Event information
System
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
14 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V50 (2004–2013), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (47)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Transmission TF-80SC only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2011–2013Transmission TF-80SC only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012Transmission TF-80SC only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine B5254T5, B6304T4, D5204T2, D5244T10 only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012Engine B5254T5, B6304T4, D5204T3, D5244T15 only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD, TF-80SD only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4162T, D5244T11 · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD, TF-80SD only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014–2015All transmissions except: M66, MMT6, MPS6
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007All transmissions except: M66
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008–2009All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, D4204T · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, B4204T6, D4164T, D4204T · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011All engines except: B4164T, B4204S3, B4204S4, B4204T6, B4204T7, D4164T · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine B5254T10, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, D5204T3, D5244T15 only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD, TF-80SD only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7, D4162T, D5244T11 · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD, TF-80SD only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2014–2015All transmissions except: M66, MMT6, MPS6
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T3, D4162T · Transmission TF-80SD only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T3, B4164T4, D4162T · Transmission TF-80SD only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Transmission TF-80SD, TG-81SC only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014All engines except: B4164T, D4162T · Transmission TF-80SD, TF-80SD AWD only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015All transmissions except: M66, MPS6
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Transmission TF-80SC only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine B6304T4, D5204T2, D5244T10 only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012Engine B6304T4, D5204T3, D5244T15 only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD, TF-80SD only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4162T, D5244T11 · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD, TF-80SD only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014–2015All transmissions except: M66, MMT6, MPS6
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008–2009All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, D4204T · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010All engines except: B4204S3, B4204S4, B4204T6, D4164T, D4204T · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B6304T4, B6324S5, D5204T2, D5244T10 only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine B5254T10, B6304T4, B6324S5, D5204T3, D5244T15 only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD, TF-80SD only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7, D4162T, D5244T11 · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD, TF-80SD only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014–2015All transmissions except: M66, MMT6, MPS6
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010All engines except: B4204T6 · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011All engines except: B4204T6, B4204T7 · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2012All engines except: B4204T6, B4204T7, D5244T11 · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013All engines except: B4204T7, D5244T11 · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD, TG-81SC only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015All transmissions except: M66, M66 AWD, MPS6
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008–2009Transmission TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010All transmissions except: M66 AWD
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2012–2013All engines except: D5244T11 · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015All transmissions except: M66, M66 AWD
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2007–2010Engine B6324S only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011Engine B6324S5 only · Transmission TF-80SC, TF-80SC AWD only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2012Engine B6324S5 only · All transmissions except: AW50/51 AWD
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014All engines except: B5254T9 · All transmissions except: AW50/51 AWD
What does this fault code mean?
This code is an event code showing that the transmission fluid in the torque converter has become too hot. It does not indicate a fault in the control module where it is active. It is information that the transmission has been subjected to heavy load or high ambient temperature. The control module then requests that the engine limits torque, which protects the transmission.
Possible causes
- The transmission has been subjected to very heavy load
- High ambient temperature
What you can do
- 1No troubleshooting is needed for this code, as it is an information code
- 2Let the transmission cool down, as the torque limit continues until the oil temperature has dropped far enough
- 3If the code returns often, have a workshop check the transmission oil level and look at how the car is used under heavy load or heat
Symptoms you may notice4
- The car lacks power, especially when pulling away from standstill
- Hesitation or jerky running when accelerating, slowing down or at steady speed
- Message in the text display
- Reduced performance
What the fault can affect1
- The engine limits torque until the transmission oil temperature has dropped below a set level
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.