Steering angle different and ABS warning

blackvolvov50 · Aug 9th, 2018, 10:31

Hi everyone

My 2009 Volvo V50 1.8 petrol on a 5 speed manual has a few issues.
Yesterday I changed the front left lower suspension control arm and the right driveshaft.

Work all finished, I took it for test drive. Within a few miles the ABS service warning and anti skid service light appeared on the dash board. I also noticed the steering wheel was no longer centred. I had to keep it a part turn (about 5mins) to one side to keep the car straight. It wasn't like that before the parts were changed.

Does the ECU need to be reset to identify a new driveshaft?
Is the steering wheel angle change simply down to new parts and needs a wheel alignment, or am I missing something?

Many thanks
Stuart

Clan · Aug 9th, 2018, 10:51

You have 2 major mechanical problems there I would not drive the car anywhere .
I would guess the reason is non volvo parts or incorrect parts as you cant really fit them incorrectly can you …?

Aug 9th, 2018, 10:31	#1
blackvolvov50 New Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2018 10:34 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Nottingham	Steering angle different and ABS warning Hi everyone My 2009 Volvo V50 1.8 petrol on a 5 speed manual has a few issues. Yesterday I changed the front left lower suspension control arm and the right driveshaft. Work all finished, I took it for test drive. Within a few miles the ABS service warning and anti skid service light appeared on the dash board. I also noticed the steering wheel was no longer centred. I had to keep it a part turn (about 5mins) to one side to keep the car straight. It wasn't like that before the parts were changed. Does the ECU need to be reset to identify a new driveshaft? Is the steering wheel angle change simply down to new parts and needs a wheel alignment, or am I missing something? Many thanks Stuart

Aug 9th, 2018, 10:51	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 13:50 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	You have 2 major mechanical problems there I would not drive the car anywhere . I would guess the reason is non volvo parts or incorrect parts as you cant really fit them incorrectly can you …? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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