Volvo S70-V70 Abs Module
Having a problem with Abs and Traction control is not a rarity on a V70/S70 Volvo. It is a common and expensive problem caused mostly by the Abs Module. The right way to fix this is to get a new one put in. It does not come cheap though, it’s over $400 for a new one and around $200 to rebuilt it .
Is there a way to go around it? Yes, there is(sometimes). I tried this”unorthodox repair” on a 1998 V70 and it worked. Actually it’s still working 13 months later. It’s cheap and it required 15min of my time. Abs Module is located on the left side of engine compartment under the fuse box. Good news is…you don’t have to remove it at all.
The whole idea consist on putting some space between Abs pump and the Module. It can be done with almost everything: wood, cardboard, plastic. In my case I used a scrap piece of plastic.
Take the spacer and push it between the pump and the module. Make sure it stays tight and won’t fall while driving.
There we go..no Abs and Tracks light anymore and it’s working fine.
I tried this method on 3 different Volvo’s with the same problem and it worked fine on 2 of them. No guaranties though but you lose nothing by trying it anyway.
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Hi. All alarms went off for abs,tracking and for brake failure. Like a Christmas tree 😂Volvo S70 1999. My mechanic told me to replace the electronics control box. Very expensive.
Did as shown in this article, though I had no hope it should work out. But it did. Thanks for a brilliant tip 👍👍👍
Do you have to loosen the module bolts to wedge in or just force it in Regards
Brian
Australia
Hi Did the and still work ?
Thanks
It worked!! An issue that lasted many years, got solved in a few minutes. I used an old credit card folded in two.
Thank you.
Will this work on a 2008 Volvo S80 D5? I have looked in the engine bay, but can’t see anything that resembles the photos. I’ve been told by the garage that the car needs a new ABS module, and that I would have to pay £1,600 or thereabouts. That’s nearly as much as the car is worth !!!
On the Volvo S80 it’s tucked in behind the battery area.
Would this work for a 2005 XC70?
The picture is not clear enough.
Please try to show us how to place the specer between the pump and the module properly.