Abs Ecu

[DSteel]

Hi, I have just signed up and own a 96/N 850 CD estate.

Having owned it for nearly five years with no real problems, things have now taken a turn for the worst.

In addition to a bust ACC (they all do that sir!), my local garage has diagnosed a faulty ABS ECU and have quoted £400 me to fix it.

I can get a replacement unit for approx. £100, but need advice on how easy (or otherwise) it is to swop the unit itself.

It would be great if you can post a picture where it is located and detailed steps on what I need to do.

[Bracer]

Its easy to replace,

But save yourself £70 and take a look here

Regards

Steve

[DSteel]

Thanks.

By PM I assume you mean "Private Message" - apologies for being a newbie.

[Bracer]

Thanks.

By PM I assume you mean "Private Message" - apologies for being a newbie.

No need to apologies my friend, yes pm is probably the most reliable way to get ahold of him, failing that give me a should and I'll did his number out

He'll sort it good as new

[fireplums]

my ABS light has come on briefly recently only to go off again after a short while? any ideas or does it have a code system to read like the ecu. Taking it in thursday to have a look.

[Bracer]

my ABS light has come on briefly recently only to go off again after a short while? any ideas or does it have a code system to read like the ecu. Taking it in thursday to have a look.

What car have you got and what year is it ?

[fireplums]

its 850 t5 cd auto 1997..... by Volvo

[Bracer]

its 850 t5 cd auto 1997..... by Volvo

Have you this diagnostic port in your engine bay at the front on the left by the windscreen washer bottle ?

[fireplums]

no dont think so i think its in the car by the gear stick?

[Bracer]

no dont think so i think its in the car by the gear stick?

Ahh thought so, was just checking, your OBDII and will need to find a Volvo garrage that has a reader, I would recomend Adam @ Volvotuning, but without knowing your location I can recomend any others ?

[fireplums]

Cornwall ! hence no Rica and the Upsolute mail order option
the cars in for a bit of a service on thursday so I'll sort it then
off for a little spin in the beast now
cheers

[Bracer]

Cornwall ! hence no Rica and the Upsolute mail order option
the cars in for a bit of a service on thursday so I'll sort it then
off for a little spin in the beast now
cheers

Right let me make a few call and see who I can come up with

[Wobbly Dave]

David - I have sent you a PM. The only slightly tricky thing about removing the unit is that the screws face downwards and space is a little confined. You can remove the airbox to make it easier to get in.

If your ABS light comes on and off regularly I can almost guarentee that the ABS ECU is on its way out. As Bracer said - I can repair them (on a no fix no fee basis)

[Bracer]

Have No Fear Dave Is Here

[Wobbly Dave]

The ABS ECU in this picture is in the bottom left hand corner (ignore the arrows) the pump is just above it (thing with 4 copper pipes coming out of it)

it is adjacent to the airbox and the pump is next to the N/S suspension turret

[Bracer]

Get and give your oily bit a wash mate