Description:
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0126 Volvo
Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0126 Volvo definition:
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is used to detect the engine coolant temperature. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the Engine Control Module (ECM). The modified signal returns to the ECM as the engine coolant temperature input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. The electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases as temperature increases.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0126 Volvo
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0126 Volvo
– Low engine coolant level – Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor harness is open or shorted – Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor electrical circuit poor connection – Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor – Faulty engine coolant thermostat The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The voltage sent to Engine Control Module (ECM) from the sensor is not practical, even when some time has passed after starting the engine.
Possible Solutions
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Volvo:
2013 Volvo V40,2012 Volvo XC60,2011 Volvo XC90,2011 Volvo V60,2011 Volvo S60,2011 Volvo C30,2010 Volvo S80L,2010 Volvo S80,2010 Volvo C70,2010 Volvo C30,2009 Volvo XC60,2009 Volvo V50,2009 Volvo S60,2009 Volvo S40,2009 Volvo C30,2008 Volvo XC70,2008 Volvo V70,2008 Volvo V50,2008 Volvo S40,2007 Volvo V70,2007 Volvo S80,2007 Volvo S60,2007 Volvo C70,2007 Volvo C30,2006 Volvo XC90,2006 Volvo S80,2006 Volvo C70,2005 Volvo V50,2005 Volvo S60,2004 Volvo XC90,2004 Volvo V70,2004 Volvo V50,2004 Volvo V40,2004 Volvo S40,2003 Volvo V70 R,2003 Volvo S80,2003 Volvo S60 R
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