Hi Folks,

Just purchased a 98 S70 T5 a week ago and the ABS/Tracs Off lights came on today. Bought it from my Volvo mechanic.

>What is the percentage chance that this is the ABS module?
>Other than the "luxury" of having ABS (I also drive an 88 240 no ABS), what dangers does this really pose if the problem is indeed the module?
>Is it possible the seller could have known about the problem and made an adjustment to keep the light from coming on long enough to sell the car?
>What does TRACS mean?

I see Victor is the guy to go to for ABS modules. For those that have gone to him, what was the total cost including shipping?

Thank you much.

Yes, Vitor is the one that fixes ABS modules very nicely for around $150. Turn around is about 5 days with UPS. Without the ABS, no braking assist and wheel lock is possible - not something you want to do when it is raining and you NEED to stop in a hurry.
Tracks only works under 25mph and keeps the wheels from slipping under throttle, great in snow/ice/and rain.
You could stop at an Autozone or Pepboys and they will read all of the codes. Write them down and have them deleted, then go to http://www.actron.com/code_lookup.php to find out what the codes mean.

Klaus
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(V♂LV♂s 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)