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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO2004V70 L5-2.5L TURBO VIN 59 B5254T2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONMANUFACTURER CODE CHARTSBCM CODES (BRAKE CONTROL MODULE)BCM-0138DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INFORMATION
2004 Volvo V70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information
2004 Volvo V70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2SECTION Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information
Condition
Note! This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) applies only to brake systems with dynamic stability and traction control (DSTC).
The active yaw control sensor is supplied with 12 V.
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) BCM-0138 is stored if the brake control module (BCM) registers that the supply voltage to the active yaw control sensor is too high or too low.
Substitute value
- Traction control is blocked
- Stability control is blocked
- Active yaw control is blocked.
Hint: For information about abbreviations, see Brake system, abbreviations Brake System, Abbreviations.
Possible source
- Contact resistance or oxidation in the terminals or connections
- Short-circuit to ground or to supply voltage in the power supply wiring for the active yaw control sensor
- Open-circuit in the power supply cable for the active yaw control sensor
- Internal fault in the active yaw control sensor
- Internal fault in the control module.
Fault symptom[s]
- The anti-spin warning lamp is lit (up to and including 2002 model year)
- General yellow warning lamp lit (from model year 2003 inclusive)
- Anti-spin does not function
- The stability control system does not function
- The traction control system does not function.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.