V50 brake faults & codes

mikrt · Mar 6th, 2017, 20:05

I've had my V50 4 months now, and am happy with it apart from what seems to be a common issue.

Once every fortnight or so, the car gets errors showing on display, antilock fault service due, brake fault pull over, &/or immobiliser fault. Which can mean engine stopping (but brakes still working fine). It takes about 10 minutes and then clears and drives OK.

This is my wife's car and she is afraid to take it too far from home, understandably.

It's been to my friendly indie who's plugged it in and cleared the faults a few times.

What he's found is that after an event, there seems to be all brake fault codes that there could be are showing. He then tells me to drive it for a few days and come back for a re-read and there's none at all.

His diagnosis is that it's something to do with faulty a brake module - either a loose connection or the module is stuffed.

Does this sound right, and what do you think my next action should be?

Thanks.

cheshired5 · Mar 6th, 2017, 20:09

What is your battery voltage at rest, during cranking and with the engine running with full electrical load?

The Thong · Mar 6th, 2017, 20:10

ABS module on V50/Ford Focus are a weak point, mine failed 2 yrs ago. Get the codes read on VIDA to be sure but it wouldn't surprise me.

TT

mikrt · Mar 7th, 2017, 00:03

Thanks for replies,

I'll get the battery tested next time I'm passing the garage, but it is only 6 months old and slightly over-specced.

If/when problem re-occurs, I'll report back with the codes. Previously I've not been present, and just been told every brake code going was coming up and they clear them, that's why they reckon it's the brake module rather than a specific piece of hardware. Next time I'll take notes.

Just remembered, the only codes that are showing all the time and don't clear, are for the parking sensors, but they work fine. We wondered if it's looking for front ones which aren't fitted. Would that have anything to do with the issues?

Thanks.

Mar 6th, 2017, 20:05	#1
mikrt New Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2020 01:29 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Cardigan	V50 brake faults & codes I've had my V50 4 months now, and am happy with it apart from what seems to be a common issue. Once every fortnight or so, the car gets errors showing on display, antilock fault service due, brake fault pull over, &/or immobiliser fault. Which can mean engine stopping (but brakes still working fine). It takes about 10 minutes and then clears and drives OK. This is my wife's car and she is afraid to take it too far from home, understandably. It's been to my friendly indie who's plugged it in and cleared the faults a few times. What he's found is that after an event, there seems to be all brake fault codes that there could be are showing. He then tells me to drive it for a few days and come back for a re-read and there's none at all. His diagnosis is that it's something to do with faulty a brake module - either a loose connection or the module is stuffed. Does this sound right, and what do you think my next action should be? Thanks.

Mar 6th, 2017, 20:09	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	What is your battery voltage at rest, during cranking and with the engine running with full electrical load? __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

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The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 18:11 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	ABS module on V50/Ford Focus are a weak point, mine failed 2 yrs ago. Get the codes read on VIDA to be sure but it wouldn't surprise me. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

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Mar 7th, 2017, 00:03	#4
mikrt New Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2020 01:29 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Cardigan	Thanks for replies, I'll get the battery tested next time I'm passing the garage, but it is only 6 months old and slightly over-specced. If/when problem re-occurs, I'll report back with the codes. Previously I've not been present, and just been told every brake code going was coming up and they clear them, that's why they reckon it's the brake module rather than a specific piece of hardware. Next time I'll take notes. Just remembered, the only codes that are showing all the time and don't clear, are for the parking sensors, but they work fine. We wondered if it's looking for front ones which aren't fitted. Would that have anything to do with the issues? Thanks.

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