Glow Plug Relay Fault Signal

roundyuk · Dec 21st, 2013, 22:29

Evening all...

Been testing out my new DiCE with VIDA 2013A and my 05 S40 has the following fault;

ECM-0380 Glow plug relay Faulty signal

I cleared it the other day but it's back so assume the relay is knackered or the connection needs cleaning. Only thing is I don't have any issues with the car that I can detect?

Is it easy to get to? I read something saying you can get to it by removing the left side headlamp?

138gat · Dec 22nd, 2013, 17:01

I think you'll find it's a ghost code/error, I get it all the time and senior technician at volvo said he has never changed one and never heard of one going faulty. ignore it

IainG · Dec 22nd, 2013, 20:04

Hi
I have the same code on mine. Everything seems fine so I haven't bothered looking at it yet. Probably won't now!!!
I was told that the voltages are monitored at each heater plug and a slight resistance can cause a miss reading.
Iain

oyvolvo · Dec 23rd, 2013, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by roundyuk

Evening all...

Been testing out my new DiCE with VIDA 2013A and my 05 S40 has the following fault;

ECM-0380 Glow plug relay Faulty signal

I cleared it the other day but it's back so assume the relay is knackered or the connection needs cleaning. Only thing is I don't have any issues with the car that I can detect?

Is it easy to get to? I read something saying you can get to it by removing the left side headlamp?

I too have this code - been there over a year - as advised above if its running ok ignore code (I was told by mechanic if relay is faulty you will know)

v40bart · Dec 25th, 2013, 20:26

It's the fuse...
Spent hours trying to resolve this, in the end it turned out to be the flat 50 amp (I think its 50) fuse.

roundyuk · Dec 26th, 2013, 13:30

Thanks for the advice, I'll check the fuse out and connections and leave it if I don't have any issues!

Do you remove the near side headlamp to get to it?

v40bart · Dec 28th, 2013, 17:46

The fuse is in the fuse box under a small cover. It a flat type strip fuse, coded yellow, 60 amp rated except the OEM is made of black plastic. It won't look burnt until you remove it. You need to take it out and if the ends move loosely it's burnt.

roundyuk · Dec 28th, 2013, 23:58

Cool, had a look last night so I'll remove it and take a look tomorrow!

roundyuk · Dec 31st, 2013, 17:19

Checked fuse and seems ok...

Is there an easy way of just separating the left side of the bumper so I can get access to the relay? Thought'd I'd give the connectors a clean, can't hurt!

v40bart · Dec 31st, 2013, 18:05

OK. You will need a multimeter. Check the fuse for continuity. If checks out then check wiring for continuity, its all there in the engine bay. Because you have the phase 1 you will need to get to the relay under the bumper, sorry.

Dec 21st, 2013, 22:29	#1
roundyuk Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2022 10:55 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hampshire	Glow Plug Relay Fault Signal Evening all... Been testing out my new DiCE with VIDA 2013A and my 05 S40 has the following fault; ECM-0380 Glow plug relay Faulty signal I cleared it the other day but it's back so assume the relay is knackered or the connection needs cleaning. Only thing is I don't have any issues with the car that I can detect? Is it easy to get to? I read something saying you can get to it by removing the left side headlamp?

Dec 25th, 2013, 20:26	#5
v40bart Master Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 13:09 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London	It's the fuse... Spent hours trying to resolve this, in the end it turned out to be the flat 50 amp (I think its 50) fuse. __________________ 2008 V50 2.0 D, silver, off-black leather interior, plod spec 320mm brakes and suspension, says 140 ps on the sticker but flies like proverbial off a shovell. NICE...

Dec 28th, 2013, 17:46	#7
v40bart Master Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 13:09 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London	The fuse is in the fuse box under a small cover. It a flat type strip fuse, coded yellow, 60 amp rated except the OEM is made of black plastic. It won't look burnt until you remove it. You need to take it out and if the ends move loosely it's burnt. __________________ 2008 V50 2.0 D, silver, off-black leather interior, plod spec 320mm brakes and suspension, says 140 ps on the sticker but flies like proverbial off a shovell. NICE... Last edited by v40bart; Dec 28th, 2013 at 17:49.

Dec 31st, 2013, 18:05	#10
v40bart Master Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 13:09 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London	OK. You will need a multimeter. Check the fuse for continuity. If checks out then check wiring for continuity, its all there in the engine bay. Because you have the phase 1 you will need to get to the relay under the bumper, sorry. __________________ 2008 V50 2.0 D, silver, off-black leather interior, plod spec 320mm brakes and suspension, says 140 ps on the sticker but flies like proverbial off a shovell. NICE...

Dec 22nd, 2013, 17:01	#2
138gat 138gat Last Online: Mar 29th, 2020 13:40 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Burnley	I think you'll find it's a ghost code/error, I get it all the time and senior technician at volvo said he has never changed one and never heard of one going faulty. ignore it

Dec 22nd, 2013, 20:04	#3
IainG Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:48 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	Hi I have the same code on mine. Everything seems fine so I haven't bothered looking at it yet. Probably won't now!!! I was told that the voltages are monitored at each heater plug and a slight resistance can cause a miss reading. Iain

Dec 26th, 2013, 13:30	#6
roundyuk Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2022 10:55 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hampshire	Thanks for the advice, I'll check the fuse out and connections and leave it if I don't have any issues! Do you remove the near side headlamp to get to it?

Dec 28th, 2013, 23:58	#8
roundyuk Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2022 10:55 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hampshire	Cool, had a look last night so I'll remove it and take a look tomorrow!

Dec 31st, 2013, 17:19	#9
roundyuk Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2022 10:55 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hampshire	Checked fuse and seems ok... Is there an easy way of just separating the left side of the bumper so I can get access to the relay? Thought'd I'd give the connectors a clean, can't hurt!

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