ABS Warning Light

nikgallagher · Jan 28th, 2005, 12:23

I read a worrying article in the January issue of the VOC magazine about ABS problems on 850's. The article basically explained that contacts in the ABS ECU tend to crack from the underbonnet heat, which sends a fault signal that indicates the offside rear sensor is malfunctioning. I am getting an intermittent ABS light on the dash (which the dealer said was some dirt in the offside rear sensor) and am slightly worried, as the ABS ECU was quoted as costing about £275! I'm hoping that someone will have a cheaper solution to my problem. Please... ;)

Philip Fisher · Jan 28th, 2005, 12:54

If it is the ABS computer then any of the Volvo salvage yards will help you out and will be a lot cheaper than main dealer.

Whereabouts are you?

dan_burdock · Jan 28th, 2005, 14:04

Salvage is the way to go I had a similar problem with ABS and traction control quote unfitted from Volvo for new pump £760. Salvage £250. I also got the ECU as part of the bargin, been in car for over a year with no probs.
Dan

nikgallagher · Jan 28th, 2005, 15:27

I'm based in Sutton Surrey but work in Farnborough.

sholtby · Jan 28th, 2005, 23:25

Its about time someone took a faulty ABS controller apart to see what the problem is. If its just a dry joint or cracked track then a few minutes with a soldering iron would fix it.
Simon

Jan 28th, 2005, 12:23	#1
nikgallagher Junior Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2013 10:59 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sutton	ABS Warning Light I read a worrying article in the January issue of the VOC magazine about ABS problems on 850's. The article basically explained that contacts in the ABS ECU tend to crack from the underbonnet heat, which sends a fault signal that indicates the offside rear sensor is malfunctioning. I am getting an intermittent ABS light on the dash (which the dealer said was some dirt in the offside rear sensor) and am slightly worried, as the ABS ECU was quoted as costing about £275! I'm hoping that someone will have a cheaper solution to my problem. Please... ;)

Jan 28th, 2005, 12:54	#2
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:47 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	RE: ABS Warning Light If it is the ABS computer then any of the Volvo salvage yards will help you out and will be a lot cheaper than main dealer. Whereabouts are you? __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Jan 28th, 2005, 14:04	#3
dan_burdock Senior Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 18:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: sheffield	RE: ABS Warning Light Salvage is the way to go I had a similar problem with ABS and traction control quote unfitted from Volvo for new pump £760. Salvage £250. I also got the ECU as part of the bargin, been in car for over a year with no probs. Dan

Jan 28th, 2005, 15:27	#4
nikgallagher Junior Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2013 10:59 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sutton	RE: ABS Warning Light I'm based in Sutton Surrey but work in Farnborough.

Jan 28th, 2005, 23:25	#5
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: ABS Warning Light Its about time someone took a faulty ABS controller apart to see what the problem is. If its just a dry joint or cracked track then a few minutes with a soldering iron would fix it. Simon

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