Electrics: 70: - ABS Warning Light

rocu8 · Jan 2nd, 2008, 21:09

Over the last week my ABS warning light has started to come on intermitently. It can come on without any apparent reason and then go off again after a few minutes. Sometimes it will stay on for much longer and still be on after switching the ignition off and back on again.

I went to my independent Volvo garage and they want £35 + VAT to read the fault codes.

Does this price sound reasonable?
Can I buy a fault code reader to use my self, and if so where from and how much?

My climate control also flashes the two orange fault lights from time to time. I assume this problem would also be explained by reading the codes.

Ovlov13 · Jan 3rd, 2008, 12:36

Hi,

I had the same problem with the ABS light - turned out to be the dreaded control unit. Had another fitted - goodbye problem.

With the flashing ligts on the ACC- in my case I tried this first - I used the vacuum cleaner to suck out the fluff from the sensor on the far LHS of the switch bank - cover with slots - problem went. It seems the small fan inside can stop and reports an error.

Hope this Helps.

Ovlov13 V70 2.5T CD

stusT5 · Jan 3rd, 2008, 13:38

when the abs light is on try wiggling the key if the light goes out it will need a new electrics part to the iggy barrel 27 odd quid from volvo it's a common problem

rocu8 · Jan 3rd, 2008, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ovlov13

Hi,

I had the same problem with the ABS light - turned out to be the dreaded control unit. Had another fitted - goodbye problem.

With the flashing ligts on the ACC- in my case I tried this first - I used the vacuum cleaner to suck out the fluff from the sensor on the far LHS of the switch bank - cover with slots - problem went. It seems the small fan inside can stop and reports an error.

Hope this Helps.

Ovlov13 V70 2.5T CD

The AC sensor you mention. Is this the one next to the heated rear window and mirror switch?

Jan 2nd, 2008, 21:09	#1
rocu8 Junior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2012 20:30 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Weston-Super-Mare	ABS Warning Light Over the last week my ABS warning light has started to come on intermitently. It can come on without any apparent reason and then go off again after a few minutes. Sometimes it will stay on for much longer and still be on after switching the ignition off and back on again. I went to my independent Volvo garage and they want £35 + VAT to read the fault codes. Does this price sound reasonable? Can I buy a fault code reader to use my self, and if so where from and how much? My climate control also flashes the two orange fault lights from time to time. I assume this problem would also be explained by reading the codes.

Jan 3rd, 2008, 12:36	#2
Ovlov13 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2012 14:39 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reading	Same problems in the past Hi, I had the same problem with the ABS light - turned out to be the dreaded control unit. Had another fitted - goodbye problem. With the flashing ligts on the ACC- in my case I tried this first - I used the vacuum cleaner to suck out the fluff from the sensor on the far LHS of the switch bank - cover with slots - problem went. It seems the small fan inside can stop and reports an error. Hope this Helps. Ovlov13 V70 2.5T CD

Jan 3rd, 2008, 13:38	#3
stusT5 850 t5 and r owner Last Online: Aug 21st, 2014 07:28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: epsom View Photos By: stusT5	when the abs light is on try wiggling the key if the light goes out it will need a new electrics part to the iggy barrel 27 odd quid from volvo it's a common problem __________________ www.t5d5.org the no nonsense free speech performance volvo site

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