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850 GLT 1996 'TRACS OFF' 850 1996

MY 1996 850 GLT , PANEL LIGHTS UP "TRACS OFF" ALL THE TIME , THERE IS A TRACS SWITCH ON BOARD BUT IT DOES NOT DO ANYTHING , WHAT IS THAT?

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    850 GLT 1996 'TRACS OFF' 850 1996

    Traction control is available from 0 to 25mph, unless the tracks slight is on. No big deal, unless there is snow, ice, or water on the road and you are accellerating from a stop.
    It is good practice to check your instrument lights once in a while by turning the switch to on and making sure all of your warning lights work. Except the service light of course(that should be unplugged!).

    Klaus
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    (V♂LV♂s 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)








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    850 GLT 1996 'TRACS OFF' 850 1996

    It's tied in with the ABS system. Look up ABS here and you'll find that most have had Victor Rocha rebuild theirs. This will solve your TRACS issue as well. I'm surprised your ABS light isn't coming on as well. Maybe it's burned out? Does it light up (along with all of the lights) for a second when you start your engine, like it's suppose to?
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    1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.







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