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#9 of 18 ABS Light & Traction shut off by mojenkins Aug 19, 2007 (8:33 pm)
Can anyone save me a trip to the mechanic or dealer? I purchased a 1998 Volvo xc70 6 months ago, and am truly in love with the car. A few days ago while driving the ABS warning light came on and also illuminated the "Tracs Off" warning light. The warning light seems to go on and off randomly now, but there is no squeak or noise coming from the brakes or tires. Has this happened to anyone else, and if so will this be a costly repair. Thanks very much for your advice. Minus315aol.com Replies to this message: 666v70r (Nov 02, 2007 6:36 am) fedlawman (Nov 02, 2007 9:35 am) 666v70r (Nov 03, 2007 6:09 am) and 1 more...
#10 of 18 Re: 2004 V 70 brake issues [schambers] by roastduck Oct 21, 2007 (10:23 pm)
Replying to: schambers (Feb 21, 2007 7:21 pm) I had a similar experience. My 2001 V70 brakes went at 30k and the Volvo dealer replaced the front pads only. Next time (another 20k) all four pads and the rotors were changed but this was with another Volvo dealer. Another 30k and I went to local shop and they said the front rotor and pads needed changing. They said that was because of "manufacturer recommendations". I think that is the key b/c because Volvo "recommends" it and it helps all the shops sell brakes and rotors. I finally took it to a friend who runs an auto shop and he said what someon said in an earlier post, basically it depends if the the rotor was scored or warped but it was not a given that they needed to be changed as a set (pad and rotor). I did also hear that the rotors were not designed for resurfacing b/c of the thickness (or lack of).
#11 of 18 Re: ABS Light & Traction shut off [mojenkins] by 666v70r Nov 02, 2007 (6:36 am)
Replying to: mojenkins (Aug 19, 2007 8:33 pm) Your ABS control module is going bad. Eventually it will fail completely and you could also see a lost in your cruise-control and/or speedometer.   Go to ebay and search under v70 to find the abs repair guy (BBA re manufacturing) and opt to send yours in for repair ~$66 or get a replacement for ~$100. Otherwise expect to pay upwards of $500 - $700+ if you take to repair shop.   FYI: car is still drivable if you only remove the control module & not the pump. It's a easy DIY job and takes only ~1-2 hour to do. The ebay site shows you how to remove/install.   Hope this helps. Replies to this message: fedlawman (Nov 02, 2007 9:35 am) 666v70r (Nov 03, 2007 6:09 am) fedlawman (Nov 03, 2007 6:17 pm)
#12 of 18 Re: ABS Light & Traction shut off [666v70r] by fedlawman Nov 02, 2007 (9:35 am)
Replying to: 666v70r (Nov 02, 2007 6:36 am) Maybe, maybe not... Replies to this message: 666v70r (Nov 03, 2007 6:09 am) fedlawman (Nov 03, 2007 6:17 pm)
#13 of 18 Re: ABS Light & Traction shut off [fedlawman] by 666v70r Nov 03, 2007 (6:09 am)
Replying to: fedlawman (Nov 02, 2007 9:35 am) True, but this is a very common problem (replaced once on my R and twice on my GLT (also a '98). If you are seeing this problem but not getting CEL, go with this first. If there is a corresponding CEL: read code which could indicate a faulty/dirty ABS wheel sensor (a less common problem but possible). Replies to this message: fedlawman (Nov 03, 2007 6:17 pm)
#14 of 18 Re: ABS Light & Traction shut off [666v70r] by fedlawman Nov 03, 2007 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: 666v70r (Nov 03, 2007 6:09 am) Check the code first, then replace the module only if it is faulty.
#15 of 18 Rushing Air Noise from Brake Pedal by pwillcox Aug 06, 2009 (3:51 pm)
My 2001 V70 wagon has developed a rushing air noise where the brake pedal goes through the firewall. The air noise stops when you apply the brake but then comes right back. Otherwise, the brakes seem to work fine. The noise is just annoying. Replies to this message: roastduck (Aug 08, 2009 7:19 am) pwillcox (Aug 09, 2009 12:07 pm)
#16 of 18 Re: Rushing Air Noise from Brake Pedal [pwillcox] by roastduck Aug 08, 2009 (7:19 am)
Replying to: pwillcox (Aug 06, 2009 3:51 pm) Does the noise have a whinning sound to it? Sounds like what I had on my 2001 V70 wagon and it turned out to be a faulty break booster. That is an expensive fix (~$800-$1000) so you may want to get a professional opinion. Replies to this message: pwillcox (Aug 09, 2009 12:07 pm)
#17 of 18 Re: Rushing Air Noise from Brake Pedal [roastduck] by pwillcox Aug 09, 2009 (12:07 pm)
Replying to: roastduck (Aug 08, 2009 7:19 am) Ouch! Sound reasonable. I will take it in and see. Thanks It started as a whining sound but progressed to a rushing sound.
#18 of 18 Re: Volvo V70 Brake Problems [pf_flyer] by robertdell Aug 22, 2009 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 30, 2006 3:45 pm) 01 v70 xc low brake pedal, new front discs,rotors, bled, still low but better, notice that front pass and rear drivers wheels can still be turned by hand when car is raised. brake fluid gets dirty after a few miles. also need to adjust pkg brk so any info on location and procedure.

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