Would a faulty ABS module stop cruise control working?

Zanx · Jan 16th, 2010, 16:53

I know for sure that the ABS module on my S80 T6 is playing up, I know the symptoms are generally that the dashboard turns into a 1980s disco, but would it take out cruise control too? Also, while the failed brakes warning of doom is showing, the odometer freezes. Cruise control light comes on, but it doesn't cruise.

Any thoughts?

Rich2508 · Jan 16th, 2010, 17:21

Probably not much help, but when the ABS module on a Mercedes C Class I had a while ago kept playing up, the Cruise Control would always stop working.

kdst5 · Jan 16th, 2010, 21:29

I am pretty sure the ABS and cruise control are linked in some way.

Have a search on the forum about cruise control as I think I remember others saying the cruise control did not work when they had the ABS problem.

R-P · Jan 16th, 2010, 21:42

Possibly unrelated, but I recently had an electrical problem with my gearbox (threw a code) and the limpmode that it went into also disabled the cruise (the text would still appear, but it wouldn't function).

Zanx · Jan 16th, 2010, 22:13

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Originally Posted by R-P

Possibly unrelated, but I recently had an electrical problem with my gearbox (threw a code) and the limpmode that it went into also disabled the cruise (the text would still appear, but it wouldn't function).

Well I guess logically speaking, if the car is telling you to stop as soon as possible because of catastrophic brake failure, the last thing it wants you to do is cruise.

wackojacko · Jan 17th, 2010, 10:21

Yes the ABS and Cruise are linked.... Neither worked on my V70 T5 (mk2) untill I performed the soldering tip detailed on these boards.

My symptoms were, ABS - Dead, TRACS - Light on, not working, Odo not counting, Cruise - Dead

Good luck

Zanx · Jan 17th, 2010, 17:50

Well, I'll find out tomorrow if it was. The unit has been pulled and re-soldered (looked a bit manky really). Just got to find some silicon now to seal it all up.

pete-d · Jan 17th, 2010, 22:13

I have it in mind that Cruise uses the ABS sensors to judge your speed.

Zanx · Jan 18th, 2010, 00:23

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Originally Posted by pete-d

I have it in mind that Cruise uses the ABS sensors to judge your speed.

All good news then. Cruise was one of the main reasons for buying it, it was bit dissapointing to find it wasn't working.

Zanx · Jan 18th, 2010, 11:20

Blimey, it only flippin worked! Just put the ABS module back, all the fault codes are gone (with the exception of the service light on the dash), I forgot to remove the ABS fuses though but it still seems to be fine.

Happy days. Didn't have silicone, so I sealed it with titanium putty, that lid is going NOWHERE!

Here's hoping it revives the cruise control.

Jan 16th, 2010, 16:53	#1
Zanx Junior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2010 11:03 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London	Would a faulty ABS module stop cruise control working? I know for sure that the ABS module on my S80 T6 is playing up, I know the symptoms are generally that the dashboard turns into a 1980s disco, but would it take out cruise control too? Also, while the failed brakes warning of doom is showing, the odometer freezes. Cruise control light comes on, but it doesn't cruise. Any thoughts?

Jan 16th, 2010, 17:21	#2
Rich2508 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2011 17:49 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: S. Derbys	Probably not much help, but when the ABS module on a Mercedes C Class I had a while ago kept playing up, the Cruise Control would always stop working. __________________ 2005 S60 D5 SE Geartronic, Magic Blue Pearl, Winter Pack Ford S Max, MGF, VW Golf GTi Mk1

Jan 16th, 2010, 21:42	#4
R-P Master Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 14:00 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rozenburg NL	Possibly unrelated, but I recently had an electrical problem with my gearbox (threw a code) and the limpmode that it went into also disabled the cruise (the text would still appear, but it wouldn't function). __________________ Ex police Jan '04 V70 D5 AWD geartronic, and I've got the antenna-holes to prove it.

Jan 17th, 2010, 22:13	#8
pete-d pete-d Last Online: May 10th, 2024 11:51 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Yorkshire	I have it in mind that Cruise uses the ABS sensors to judge your speed. __________________ Pete Denton C30 T5 SE Lux 2007 S80 2.5T SE Lux 2009 S60 D4 R Design 2013

Jan 16th, 2010, 21:29	#3
kdst5 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:55 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Horsham	I am pretty sure the ABS and cruise control are linked in some way. Have a search on the forum about cruise control as I think I remember others saying the cruise control did not work when they had the ABS problem.

Jan 17th, 2010, 10:21	#6
wackojacko New Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2010 16:40 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maidenhead	Yes the ABS and Cruise are linked.... Neither worked on my V70 T5 (mk2) untill I performed the soldering tip detailed on these boards. My symptoms were, ABS - Dead, TRACS - Light on, not working, Odo not counting, Cruise - Dead Good luck

Jan 17th, 2010, 17:50	#7
Zanx Junior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2010 11:03 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London	Well, I'll find out tomorrow if it was. The unit has been pulled and re-soldered (looked a bit manky really). Just got to find some silicon now to seal it all up.

Jan 18th, 2010, 11:20	#10
Zanx Junior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2010 11:03 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London	Blimey, it only flippin worked! Just put the ABS module back, all the fault codes are gone (with the exception of the service light on the dash), I forgot to remove the ABS fuses though but it still seems to be fine. Happy days. Didn't have silicone, so I sealed it with titanium putty, that lid is going NOWHERE! Here's hoping it revives the cruise control.

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