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Common reason for ABS light to come on? 850 1996

posted by  trey on  Tue Oct 8 23:16 CST 2002
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Is there a common reason for ABS light to come on?

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    Common reason for ABS light to come on? 850 1996

    posted by  Erwin on  Wed Oct 9 03:52 CST 2002
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    If wiggling the key makes it go out check:

    http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/ignit_switch.htm

    Good luck,
    --
    Erwin in Memphis, '95 855t








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    ABS module - a chronic problem for 1996 & 1998. Report it to NHTSA. 850 1996

    posted by  davidm on  Wed Oct 9 02:14 CST 2002
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    For 1996 850's, a TSB describes a repair to faulty wiring crimps to the ABS controller module connector, but sometimes the controller itself is swapped out. For 1998 70's, the ABS controller module develops cracks in the pc board. A new module is $358 internet, $416 dealer....for the part only.

    What it means is that you have normal brakes, but not ABS.

    Volvo will not take responsibility - and I am encouraging everyone with the problem to go online and REPORT THE PROBLEM TO THE NHTSA, the people in charge of forcing recalls. Once you've had it determined that the controller is faulty, document it at *** http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/ivoq/default.htm *** Without sufficient complaints, neither the NHTSA or Volvo will do anything.

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    David \\ (98 S70 T5SE Black, misc mods (mostly lighting), red calipers) (92 940GLE)








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      ABS module - a chronic problem for 1996 & 1998. Report it to NHTSA. 850 1996

      posted by  trey on  Wed Oct 9 10:40 CST 2002
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      Thanks, I didn't mean to double post.....

      Where should I look for the crimped (or not so crimped)wires? Volvospeed says under fuse box. What am I looking for?







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    Common reason for ABS light to come on? 850 1996

    posted by  someone claiming to be francisira on  Wed Oct 9 02:06 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    first and foremost is the abs module which will set you back by at least 400$
    there is a crimped wire problem unique to the 1996 model. check out volvospeed for details.







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      Common reason for ABS light to come on? 850 1996

      posted by  trey on  Wed Oct 9 10:44 CST 2002
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      Thanks. Volvospeed says to check the crimp on wires below the fuse box. Do you know what I'm looking for? Which wires?







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        Common reason for ABS light to come on? 850 1996

        posted by  someone claiming to be Valvo on  Thu Oct 10 00:18 CST 2002 [RELATED]

        My dealer polished up all the connectors associated with the ABS and problem disappeared.....worth a try before forking out for new module.
        regards....Valvo







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