abs warning light

[devreeze]

hi, just bought a t5 estate and theres a abs warning light. can anybody help, im taking it to a volvo specialist this week but thought id get advice on here first. thanks

[Andy]

Did you try the search engine? You will find loads of topics and answers to this question.

The ABS ECU may be faulty or one of the Sensors on the wheels may be dirty, clogged or altogether broken.

[t5tart]

mine came on today found the connector over the rh strut had wiggled lose ... (rhs as you look at the engine bay from the front

[Wobbly Dave]

I can repair the units if you need it...


http://www.volvot5.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=224

[flying brick]

you should be able to read fault codes your self it will tell you exactly whats up buy a manual it will tell you how to read codes what model is your car?

[devreeze]

do you think it could be fixed without the expensive specialist getting involved, or would it be better to get it checked over. advice , im a new t5 owner dont really want to loose all me money just yet. cheers

[flying brick]

yes it could just be a switch on the brake pedal or something silly like that what model is your car?

[Engineer]

I can repair the units if you need it...


http://www.volvot5.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=224Best offer you will get if it's the ECU mate. IMHO.

[Wobbly Dave]

you should be able to read fault codes your self it will tell you exactly whats up buy a manual it will tell you how to read codes what model is your car?
I think fault code approach is the best to start with. There is always a certain level of elimination about sorting these problems. Most arise from the ECU but some dont