Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information

2003 Volvo V70 2.4 L5-2.4L VIN 61 B5244SSECTION Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information





Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information ECM-4038

Condition
The engine control module (ECM) checks the pressure in the fuel tank by measuring the current through the leak diagnostic pump.
If the engine control module (ECM) registers that the pressure does not reach a certain level the engine control module (ECM) interprets this as the fuel tank filler cap missing. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) ECM-4038 is stored in the control module.
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) ECM-4038 can be diagnosed when the leak diagnostic is running.

Substitute value
- None.

Possible source
- Fuel tank filler cap missing.

Fault symptom[s]
- None.

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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