G'day all, I'm new to this site & hopefully I'm going to find a viable solution to my problem, which is as follows: In January I bought a 1996 model Volvo 850 GLT, on purchase, the the ABS & Tracs Control lights were lit up whilst driving & have remained so since, except when the outside temperature drops below -2c. When I queried this with the seller, he said that the problem existed with the right rear wheel, but was not altogether serious. After a bit of online research, I bought an OBD2 scanner with the idea of tracking down the fault, however, after connecting the scanner the only codes that showed up all related to a timing problem & a too rich mixture, nothing regarding the ABS or Tracs Control. I can only assume from this that the scanner is only generic code capable & not able to read Volvo specific codes. Today I found an online site that offered direct realtime access to a verified Volvo mechanic/specialist, but they wanted £43 just to address my question, which I thought was ripping the bottom out of things. I have a theory that the problem originates in the wiring harness on the wheel specified, I reached this conclusion because of the weather temperature variation affecting the dashboard lights i.e. the metal contacts contract with the cold, thereby establishing a connection. The ABS system still works perfectly despite the warning being lit up.Can anyone offer me some advice that won't break the bank & will the fact that the warning lights are on affect the car's chances of passing it's MOT, which is due now?
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