AboutRay Niemi Expertise ASE Master Rated. Ask any questions about Volvo models up to 2000. Runnability, starting and charging system, diagnostic codes, brakes, front end, where to get certain parts. Should I buy this Volvo or not? I will try to answer your question and give you the knowlege to make the best decision in your case.
Experience I started working on Volvo's in 1978 at the dealer and attended all the schools and achieved a Master rating. Since 1999 I have worked at independent shops and now own my own shop.
Organizations Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
ASE rating of Master.
Question Ray,
My wife has a 98 S70 Volvo with ABS lights on, at the same time this happened, the speedometer and cruise stopped working. We have replaced all pads, rotors, and now an abs module. The car is still doing the same thing - the front brakes are trying to lock up and/or stop the car. It gets so bad that the car slows to a crawl and starts to shake. Also, the speed sensors were cleaned on each wheel, and the caliper and pads show no sign of breakage or excessive wear. We are at wits end, your help would sure be appreciated.
Howard
Answer Howard,
Some testing is in order, however I feel that the ABS control unit that was installed is either the wrong one or is defective. Buy a quality control unit and make sure it is the right one. Some cars have traction control and that works through the same control unit. So you will need a control unit with or without TRACS.
