Is there a common reason for ABS light to come on?

Thanks

If wiggling the key makes it go out check:

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

Good luck,
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Erwin in Memphis, '95 855t

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)

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?

Is this a cut and paste operation? =)
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Brandon
95 854T 92k
Pictures =)

I don't know why the hyperlinks don't just light up. So i guess you gotta cut & paste. groan.
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David \\ (98 S70 T5SE Black, misc mods (mostly lighting), red calipers) (92 940GLE)

I was more referring to your message about the NHTSA, but it's all good. I don't like the failing evaporators or ABS modules either.
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Brandon
95 854T 92k
Pictures =)

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.

Thanks. Volvospeed says to check the crimp on wires below the fuse box. Do you know what I'm looking for? Which wires?

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