When is an ABS fault not an ABS fault?

Galaxie390 · May 20th, 2013, 22:43

Hi Folks,

'98 V70 tdi auto

Got any pointers on this one....

My dash ABS light is most of the time.
It's often off at start, but comes on at first brake press.
No fault codes are showing when checked.
The brakes work fine,as normal.
If I'm braking over rougher ground at any speed the ABS kicks in. Partic when turning.

Any ideas where to start on this one?

The car had 2 new front reluctor rings about a year ago and they're in good condition.

ABS ecu was 'repaired' and checked just before I got the car.

Thanks,

Rich

Luxobarge · May 20th, 2013, 22:49

What car/year have you got?

How are you checking the codes? I've never known the ABS light to show and there not be a code....

Galaxie390 · May 20th, 2013, 23:02

Sorry, wasn't paying attention.

It's a 1998 V70 tdi auto.

Am checking codes with a a version of vol-fcr, but did have some problems with the laptop at the time. So maybe there's a comms error. You've got me thinking, maybe I should try again.

Thanks,
Rich

May 20th, 2013, 22:43	#1
Galaxie390 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2016 23:41 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naas	When is an ABS fault not an ABS fault? Hi Folks, '98 V70 tdi auto Got any pointers on this one.... My dash ABS light is most of the time. It's often off at start, but comes on at first brake press. No fault codes are showing when checked. The brakes work fine,as normal. If I'm braking over rougher ground at any speed the ABS kicks in. Partic when turning. Any ideas where to start on this one? The car had 2 new front reluctor rings about a year ago and they're in good condition. ABS ecu was 'repaired' and checked just before I got the car. Thanks, Rich Last edited by Galaxie390; May 20th, 2013 at 23:01.

May 20th, 2013, 22:49	#2
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:29 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	What car/year have you got? How are you checking the codes? I've never known the ABS light to show and there not be a code.... __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

May 20th, 2013, 23:02	#3
Galaxie390 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2016 23:41 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naas	Sorry, wasn't paying attention. It's a 1998 V70 tdi auto. Am checking codes with a a version of vol-fcr, but did have some problems with the laptop at the time. So maybe there's a comms error. You've got me thinking, maybe I should try again. Thanks, Rich

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