VOLVO
TCM-P281500 - Pressure Control Solenoid "SL5" Control Circuit High. 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–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)
Show models by year and engine (9)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014–2015Transmission TG-81SC only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2014–2015Transmission TG-81SC only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Transmission TG-81SC only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015Transmission TG-81SC, TG-81SC AWD only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014–2015Transmission TG-81SC only
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015Transmission TG-81SC only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014–2015Transmission TG-81SC only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014–2015Transmission TG-81SC only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015Transmission TG-81SC only
What does this fault code mean?
The transmission control module (TCM) has detected that the current in the circuit to linear pressure solenoid SL5 is higher than allowed. SL5 regulates the system pressure in the transmission, so the fault affects the gear changes. The cause may be a wire shorted to supply voltage, a damaged solenoid or an internal fault in the control module.
Possible causes
- Contact resistance, oxidation or poor connection at the SL5 connector or joint
- Short to supply voltage in the wiring to SL5
- SL5 is stuck
- SL5 is damaged
- Internal fault in the transmission control system or in the TCM
What you can do
- 1Read and note the code, clear it and road test the car to see whether it returns
- 2Check that the battery is in good condition and that the fuses are intact
- 3Check that the connectors at the transmission are fully engaged
- 4If the fault returns, have a workshop check SL5, the wiring and the control module, and replace the mechatronic unit if needed
Symptoms you may notice5
- Message in the display
- The malfunction indicator lamp comes on or behaves abnormally
- Poor performance, the car lacks power
- No automatic gear changes
- No movement forward or in reverse with a gear selected
What the fault can affect3
- Gears that are not available are blocked
- Adaptation and neutral control are blocked
- Automatic engine start and stop is switched off
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.