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BRAKE FAILURE S80 1999

posted by  samajd on  Sun Jun 12 12:55 CST 2011
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All the x'mas lights were ON!

Cleaned Throttle body. It had been idling erratic - idling nearly perfect now.
Replaced the ABS module ...

Lights still ON ...
Any advice?

Thanks in advance







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    BRAKE FAILURE S80 1999

    posted by  KlausC on  Sun Jun 12 18:59 CST 2011
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    If all of the dash lights are on, check the battery conections for corrosion. The ABS/TRKS light should have gone off after you went faster than 20mph.

    Klaus
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      BRAKE FAILURE S80 1999

      posted by  samajd on  Sun Jun 12 20:07 CST 2011
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      Interesting that both experts responding latched on to "voltage" related items.
      Let me track that down -

      Appreciate it.

      The forum is awesome - where have I been?

      Cheers.








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    BRAKE FAILURE S80 1999

    posted by  tmannian on  Sun Jun 12 15:41 CST 2011
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    How is the fluid? Proper level, been flushed within the last year or two?
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      BRAKE FAILURE S80 1999

      posted by  samajd on  Sun Jun 12 18:44 CST 2011
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      Fluid is topped up ...
      Have not flushed in the last 1-2 year though!

      One interesting event.
      After I started it - the power seat & windows would not work while running ... OK when engine off.

      Took for a short spin and seat windows started working ... weird!

      Any other thoughts?

      Thanks so much for responding so quickly.

      I am a couple of tries away from offering a real good deal to someone as I really do not have time & energy as I used to.

      Cheers,








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        BRAKE FAILURE S80 1999

        posted by  tmannian on  Sun Jun 12 19:02 CST 2011
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        How are your brakes working, well or awfully? It might be your alternator illuminating all the lights instead of the brakes, I can't recall how the S80 lets you know. Do you have a multimeter to check battery voltage while the engine is running and the lights are all on?


        If its the brakes, it might be that air has gotten into the system, so a flush wouldn't hurt.
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          BRAKE FAILURE S80 1999

          posted by  samajd on  Sun Jun 12 20:05 CST 2011
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          Thanks again ...
          Will find a way to flush - brakes could use help!

          Good idea ref checking the alternator (battery) ...








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            BRAKE FAILURE S80 1999

            posted by  samajd on  Sun Jul 10 12:03 CST 2011
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            Finally got back to it.
            Alternator did NOT test well!
            SO we may be ON to something.

            They are d#@$ expensive - ouch!
            Also, appears there are 2 types 120 amp and 140 amp ---
            Investigating which one is right and appropriate.








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              BRAKE FAILURE S80 1999

              posted by  tmannian on  Sun Jul 10 16:20 CST 2011
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              Pull one from a junkyard before you buy a new one. I can't remember if the brushes can be replaced easily on these or not. If so it might be worth it to check if they're worn way down (and are the cause). I think a new set is like $30.
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                BRAKE FAILURE S80 1999

                posted by  jadnhm on  Sun Jul 10 17:00 CST 2011
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                definitely definitely pull the alt and get it fixed at a local starter/alternator shop. They can potentially build it better than new for very little money.

                Expect ~$80?

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