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Volvo hidden menu and DTC check

Check the Volvo hidden menu for DTC (diagnostic trouble codes) in your car electronic modules. This will help you with troubleshooting fault before connecting to diagnostic interface like VIDA DICE.

Also if your check engine indicator is on, you can quickly find out which module is causing this and is it safe to continue to travel.

Volvo C30, S40, V50, C70:

Volvo S60, V70 XC70, S80, XC90:

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Volvo hidden menu – procedure

  1. Turn ignition to II position.
  2. Press and hold READ button on the left stalk.
  3. Press twice rear fog lights button. You should see “CHECKING DTCS” message on the DIM.
  4. Release the READ button.
  5. After few seconds you should see “DTCS IN VEHICLE” message.
  6. Use READ button to browse through the hidden menu.
  7. Modules will be listed with information about present DTCS:
    • DTC SET – errors found in module
    • CHECKING – waiting for information from module
    • READY – no errors

Volvo hidden menu modules list (all models)

  • ABS – Anti-Lock Brake System
  • ADM – Additive Dosing Module
  • AEM – Accesory Electronic Module
  • AFM – AM/FM Tuner Module
  • ATM – Antenna Module
  • AUD – Audio Module
  • AUM – Audio Module
  • BCM – Brake Control Module
  • CCM – Climate Control Module
  • CEM – Central Electronic Module
  • CPM – Combustion Preheater Module
  • DDM – Driver Door Module
  • DEM – Differential Electronic Module
  • DIM – Driver Information Module
  • ECM – Engine Control Module
  • EPS – Electrical Power Steering Module
  • ETM – Electronic Throttle Module
  • IAM – Integrated Audio Module
  • ICM – Information Control Module
  • KVM – Keyless Vehicle Module
  • LPG – LPG Module
  • LSM – Light Swith Module
  • MMM – Multimedia Module
  • MPM – Media Player Module
  • PAM – Parking Assistance Module
  • PDM – Passenger Door Module
  • PHM – Phone Module
  • PSL – Power Seat Left
  • PSR – Power Seat Right
  • REM – Rear Electronics Module
  • RTI – Road Traffic Information Module
  • SAS – Steering Wheel Angle Sensor
  • SHM – Seat Heating Module
  • SRM – Sunroof Module
  • SRS – Supplemental Restraint System
  • SUB – Subwoofer Module
  • SUM – Suspension Module
  • SWM – Steering Wheel Module
  • TCM – TransmissionMessage Channel Module
  • TMC – Traffic Message Channel Module
  • TRM – Trailer Module
  • UEM – Upper Electronic Module
  • WMM – Wiper Motor Module

59 thoughts on “Volvo hidden menu and DTC check

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  • thank you so much my read button got broke and havent been able to figure out whats wrong with the car

  • How long should “Checking” stay on for a particular module? My TCM, DDM, PDM REM, PSM all just sit on “Checking”, indefinitely. Or at least 10 minutes, as I left that display on and went to the next.
    Also, what is PSM? Power seat for both? Parking sensor? I have both options. 2006 XC90 v8 AWD.

    • In the volvo book it explains that is it prevents car from starting if key is not correct for your car. My volvo xc90 gave me that error when the battery was dead though. Got a boost and once the battery had juice the error went away and the car started.

    • I had this on my V50 this morn. switched off and re started all good! have had bonnet open report for a while following recharge from flat battery!

    • Mobilizer means your car has a security that if you don’t have it the key that has the chip in it it will not start your vehicle

  • Hi I got those “dtc set” codes

    Bcm dtc
    Ecm
    Eps
    Cem
    Srs
    Ddm
    Icm
    Pdm
    Pam

    But in fact I check with a scanner and I didnt get any of those codes. Even the dash doesnt have any troubles.
    What could cause those set troubles in the hidden menu?

    • Use a better scanner that can read not only current DTC but also pending.
      Faults can be caused by power drops, lost communication… There’s no need to worry yet. It’s considered normal that some modules have some DTCs stored.

  • It says
    SAS CHECKING
    ECM CHECKING
    DDM CHECKING
    PDM CHECKING
    ICM CHECKING
    REM CHECKING
    UEM CHECKING
    but nothing happens? What does it mean?

  • I had check engine light on. Took to garage for a e test . Showed up that my fuel rail sensor was buggered. I replaced it today. Took car for test drive. No engine light. But i do have some dtc set codes. Would my problem be fixed with the fuel rail sensor that was causing my car to fail the etest since the check engine light is now off?

    • Most likely your problem was cause by the fuel rail pressure sensor.
      If you have some DTC stored in your car, don’t worry. There’s a lot of modules in the car and most of them are not engine-related. You have door modules, climate control, alarm, antennas… All those store error codes not only if there’s something broken but also if there’s a power drop (low battery).

  • DTCS IN VEHICLE
    PDM DTC SET

    what might could be the problem? I have the engine light ON, what need to be fixed, probably I don’t know how to remove this information on my dash always ON. Please assist

    • You’ll need to check what exact codes are stored. To do that you need diagnostic interface.

  • Do the DTC codes put themselves back to ready in a while or can that only be done by Volvo dealer?

    • You need to clear the codes with diagnostic interface. But first is best to read them out and fix the issues that codes are pointing at. Clearing the codes alone is not fixing anything.

  • Hi help, I’ve got a c30 2.0 petrol which when it’s warmed up seems to be lacking performance, I’ve got an ecm dtc fault plus I’ve had it checked and it comes up with a p2008 fault code, any ideas what it might be??

  • Hi I followed your instructions but my dash keep freezing in the text area it won’t go past the last text DRW or CRW even I take the key out and let it sit awhile it still stays on that text code

  • How do I clear those codes to see which ones are active and return?
    Got a slowly sinking brake pedal but checked vacuum (-1bar and holding), replaced discs and pads (were due) and have no further idea right now (master cylinder perhaps but want to rule out everything else first).

  • Hi Mr-Fix!

    I have done the dtc check but I have had a few code that come up with checking and no result, do I have to wait longer? I roughly waited a 1-2 minutes, should it take this long?

    Regards

  • HI Thanks for this info. A tip if nothing happens after pressing the rear fog lights twice. Switch off the headlights. My XC90 would not give errors with the lights on.

  • Got engine light on
    It is cold out and oil did not warm up as usual.
    Some codes say checking like bcn, Sum, CEM, Ddm, pdm,psm, tem, uem +but nothing else comes. At end it said i have a low battery, engine is really rough.
    What is going on? Help! 2007 s60r stick

  • When doing this test TCM stays as checking, should it not change to ready? ABS came up as the same way but changed to set. Is there an issue with the TCM? No engine light on.

  • When doing this test TCM stays as checking, should it not change to ready? ABS came up as the same way but changed to set. Is there an issue with the TCM? No engine light on. Thank you for your time.

  • In the volvo book it explains that it prevents car from starting if key is not correct for your car. My volvo xc90 gave me that error when the battery was dead though. Got a boost and once the battery had juice the error went away and the car started.

  • my car goes into reduced proformace when driving over 70 in 5th gear.. anti skid and reduced proformace come on the dash any ideas what it could be… volvo c30 1.6 diesel 07 plate!

  • While it is true that clearing the codes isn’t fixing anything, it can help with diagnostics by determining afterwards whether or not the error condition codes actually recur — whether whatever issues the DTC codes had originally indicated are still wrong with the car!

  • I’ve got a 2011 xc90 that was purchased in Europe. It came with RTI navigation disc for Europe but the car is now in the USA. What disc(s) do I need to get North American maps? I’ve tried using a navteq dvd vns with North American maps but I keep getting an error message saying the disc is invalid and that I need to run a map update disc first. I thought that’s what I had and was doing! Can anyone help? The system has not had a software update since coming back into the USA so not sure if that is the missing component. Thanks.

  • Hi, I’ve 58 plate Volvo v50 with intermittent engine cutting out problems, called the aa out any found code engine control-52u /diesel cr/edc sid 803c301 engine control unit software error message: checksum error. I found the hidden codes on the dash. EPs cem SRS ddm ICM pdm PSM Pam does this sound serious? Also occasionally get an immobiliser error message come up, any help would be most appreciated please

  • 56reg Volvo s80 diesel auto has just stopped and won’t start again. Lights on dash etc all working no Dtc code came up, will this hidden menu work on our car please

  • Hi , I also have issue with my Volvo v 50, 2006 model. My car is showing engine error alarm. Before also I had this few times, but when I clean MAF sensor, the car would go back in normal, this time even after replacing new sensor, the car is in emergency speed mode and showing same alarm. Please help !

  • Hi , I have issue with my Volvo v 50, 2006 model. My car is showing engine error alarm. Before also I had this few times, but when I clean MAF sensor, the car would go back in normal, this time even after replacing new sensor, the car is in emergency speed mode and showing same alarm. Please help !

  • Hi and thank you for posting! I will definitely check out your videos on YouTube!
    I did this test and got tcm, ecm and psm (checking!)
    I sat there a long time, but just stayed at checking? Will it eventually check, if so, how long do I wait?
    To be frank, I don’t understand (checking?)
    Set and ready of course is easy!
    Thanks so much for any reply!

  • I have the codes,

    ECM = electronic control module
    SWM = steering wheel module
    CEM = central electronic module
    DDM = drivers door module
    ICM = information controls module

    Are these codes normal?

  • how can I tell if my headlights on my 2006 xc90 has auto switch headlights without actually going to France?

  • i have a 2007 volvo s40 1.6d and the red warning light is on. i used the dtc and codes coming up 020,077,074 what do they mean?

  • Hello, I have the following codes, would you be able to explain the meaning of them?
    BCM – Brake Control Module
    CEM – Central Electronic Module
    SRS – Supplemental Restraint System

  • 2005 Volvo S60 turbo. Car went from running perfect to “limp mode” what causes this and how can I fix? Please help

  • Hi there
    I have a V50. When a door(any door) is opened the light on the speedo goes off. The hazard light on the button flashes, the indicators on the car work but nothing on the clock.
    the car will start when a door is open without light on the clock. Soon the door is closed the light comes on. the interior light work normal. any help?

  • Hello, i want to change the language in nu 2010 Volvo V50 from italian to english. Cam You plecase hello me

  • Hello, i want to change the language in nu 2010 Volvo V50 from italian to english. Can You please help me

  • Hi, I wonder if you could help me.
    I have a a S40 2012 1.6 D2 and I am having a few problems.
    This already happen a few times. It drives fine for a while and then it starts like is working only in 3 cylinders.
    I took it to a garaged they changed the high pressure pump, diesel filter and glow plugs.
    It drove fine for 2 weeks and then it started again, engine light comes on and feels like 3 cylinders only.
    Any ideas?
    Thanks

  • Hi, I used the secret menu method and got some codes. I was wondering what diagnostic scanner is compatible with a 2005 volvo s40?

  • i have three codes that came from the onboard computer they are 167,132,and 045 trying to figure out what they are and if they are po numbers like running a dbII scaners when run obII there are no codes showing

  • Hello,

    Once we realise we have error codes set, how can we read them? They are not appearing in the ODBII :-(

  • I have anti skid light and service required on my 2008 1.6 Volvo C30 petrol. Please help!

  • Hi. When I diagnose the menu, it stucks at Checking for some modules. Although I wait about 5 minutes, it does not turn to Set or Ready. Any idea why? Thanks

  • Been in business 29 years just got 2007 Volvo s40 2.4 I
    Just died on customers had no fuel pressure replaced pump and fuel pressure sensor. Car cranks try’s to start dies will not stay running. Some times has all pressure at rail next time nothing.
    I cannot pull a code with snap on scanner all updated. Any help u could give me would be great Garys Auto repair

  • my volvo 2008 T5 I used a foxwell OBD ll and the reading came out DAF 110 and DAF came out to be 118 I used a foxwell tester can you tell me the codes for those numbers

  • my volvo 2008 T5 I used a foxwell OBD ll and the reading came out DAF 110 and DAF came out to be 118 I used a foxwell tester can you tell me the codes for those numbers

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