Traction light coming on during left hand bends

XCF · Dec 6th, 2021, 16:25

Hi,

Not sure if I have an issue but my car has recently started showing it’s traction control light at times I would not expect. I’ve narrowed it down I think to happening on sweeping left hand bends (4th gear so 40mph+ type speed ).

The light flashes briefly but no error messages.
The roads are wet but I don’t recall seeing it before. All four tyres are all the same (All season and have 6+mm of tread).

I don’t see the same traction light coming on during right hand bends (eg driving home on the same road).

I also noticed the light came on when hitting small amounts of puddled water on left hand side of road.

Does anyone have any ideas ? Wheel bearing / ABS sensor ?
Car is U.K. RHD 2010 D5 XC90 manual.

Thanks

Familyman 90 · Dec 6th, 2021, 17:19

Reluctor ring.

Tannaton · Dec 6th, 2021, 17:19

90% wheel bearing.... though 10% cracked ring.

Might have a stored code, it will get worse over time if it's not a permanent issue.

TruckbusUK · Dec 6th, 2021, 18:08

I'll go with a cracked ABS reluctor ring, as Tannaton says, it will only get worse and more frequent, with skid control warning/disabled lights/messages etc

It should have stored codes so if you have Vida check it out, may even be able to see the split ring.

Hope it helps.

XCF · Dec 6th, 2021, 18:56

Thanks everyone - that helps me. Will get it booked in.

Whippy · Dec 6th, 2021, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by XCF

Thanks everyone - that helps me. Will get it booked in.

Let us know what it was if you would. 👍

zakmuh · Dec 9th, 2021, 19:17

Hi,

I had this and it became permanent. Drive shaft had came loose. Tightening it fixed the issue.

FYI

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...96#post2786096

Cheers

XCF · Mar 23rd, 2022, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whippy

Let us know what it was if you would. 👍

Just to close out.

Local volvo indy fixed it. Invoice says Vida confirmed front offside.
Garage replaced broken reluctor ring. £135 inc Vat.

No more error messages !

Thanks all.

Dec 6th, 2021, 16:25	#1
XCF Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 23:26 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK	Traction light coming on during left hand bends Hi, Not sure if I have an issue but my car has recently started showing it’s traction control light at times I would not expect. I’ve narrowed it down I think to happening on sweeping left hand bends (4th gear so 40mph+ type speed ). The light flashes briefly but no error messages. The roads are wet but I don’t recall seeing it before. All four tyres are all the same (All season and have 6+mm of tread). I don’t see the same traction light coming on during right hand bends (eg driving home on the same road). I also noticed the light came on when hitting small amounts of puddled water on left hand side of road. Does anyone have any ideas ? Wheel bearing / ABS sensor ? Car is U.K. RHD 2010 D5 XC90 manual. Thanks

Dec 6th, 2021, 17:19	#2
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	Reluctor ring. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Dec 6th, 2021, 17:19	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:32 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	90% wheel bearing.... though 10% cracked ring. Might have a stored code, it will get worse over time if it's not a permanent issue. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Dec 6th, 2021, 18:08	#4
TruckbusUK Petrolhead+Lots of Diesel Last Online: Yesterday 11:43 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow	I'll go with a cracked ABS reluctor ring, as Tannaton says, it will only get worse and more frequent, with skid control warning/disabled lights/messages etc It should have stored codes so if you have Vida check it out, may even be able to see the split ring. Hope it helps. __________________ BMW X3 Msport MHEV 2020MY & VW Beetle Design 1.2Tsi DSG 2014MY Previous XC90 D5 SELux Geartronic 2009MY

Dec 9th, 2021, 19:17	#7
zakmuh Junior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2022 11:15 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Nottingham	Hi, I had this and it became permanent. Drive shaft had came loose. Tightening it fixed the issue. FYI https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...96#post2786096 Cheers __________________ 2007 (Mk I) Volvo XC90 SE 2.4D D5 - 199,617 miles. Silver, black leather interior.

Dec 6th, 2021, 18:56	#5
XCF Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 23:26 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK	Thanks everyone - that helps me. Will get it booked in.

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