Do it yourself ABS module repair. Topic is solved

C@lvin · Post by **C@lvin** » 25 Nov 2009, 15:14

If you eliminate the connector as an issue, you may also want to take a look at your wheel sensors and associated wiring......just a thought.

Have you read your codes?

Post by **marginal** » 29 Nov 2009, 17:43

This repair is a nightmare ...
I mean taking off the ABS module (and I guess even more putting it back).
I took off the two screws that are relatively easy to reach, but can not imagine how I am going to take the rest two ones

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For now I am driving with only two screws holding the ABS module, and they're not diagonally placed.

850 Turbo1 · Post by **850 Turbo1** » 30 Nov 2009, 23:09

I saw this on the forum somewhere before..but it seems to have been buried alive...

ENJOY!!!
The procedure is very similar for the 850s as well!

Volvo S70 ABS Module Removal:

Post by **marginal** » 01 Dec 2009, 05:28

Thank you for the helpful video.
I finally took mine off thanks to these instructions:
http://home.earthlink.net/~vicrocha/Vol ... emoval.htm
Let's hope thee ABS will work after reinstallation.
The topic is great, but why the author, moderators or administrator don't add the removal instructions in the beginning of the tutorial, instead of people fooling around to find a way to reach the unreachable screws under the ABS module

?

Post by **marginal** » 01 Dec 2009, 05:36

Also, why buy only the E5 socket @ 5 bux instead of buying a whole 11 pc FEMALE E-TORX (star) SOCKET Set w/RAIL @ $16.99 from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I4 ... oh_product ???
There are more and different sizes of torx bolts on the car, last week I went to change my front right wheel bearing and the mechanic did not have the FEMALE E-TORX needed and used a regular socket

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C@lvin · Post by **C@lvin** » 01 Dec 2009, 09:10

Sorry you had difficulty. I actually discovered Vic Rocha's site before I became an MVS member, and never seemed to have any trouble removing or reinstalling the modules. Vic is a great guy that I enjoyed doing business with - I hope that there will continue to be a market for his service for those who aren't comfortable to go the DIY route.

I did buy a set of the torx bits when I needed to remove my first ABS module. However, I really don't recall using them on much of anything else because most of the applications on the car require the male torx bits.

Let us know how your ABS odyssey ends!

Post by **mr_dave** » 01 Dec 2009, 09:41

I just wanted to say thanks for your ABS repair guide. Yes, it's a little difficult opening the unit but I just saved a pile 'O' cash. What a lousy solder job by the original producers of these modules! Anyway, your instructions made the job possible for me.....ABS/TRACS lights out!

'96 Platnum T5 Wagon

Post by **marginal** » 01 Dec 2009, 11:49

HI C@lvin.

There might be no many of those bolts requiring E-Torx sockets, but as I said, to change the wheel bearing you need one, and a big one.
The mechanic, because he didn't have it, did heat the bolts with an Acetylene-Oxygen Welder & Cutter, which probably destroyed the ABS sensor which was very close to two of the bolts.

Post by **marginal** » 01 Dec 2009, 11:56

Another satisfied customer

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After I assembled back the ABS module and the car reached the desired speed (I don't remember what exactly it was) the ABS light went out

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Just another tip (I am not sure no one else has already mentioned it as I have not read all the postings here, but I'll give it a try).
Why bother attach the screws with dental floss or whatever else so they don't fall as long as you can put a latex glove on your left hand, take the bolts one by one by their heads, screw them in their places tight enough so the ratchet can function properly ant that's it.
The latex glove give you more grip on their heads.
Even with my big hands and fingers I succeeded.

Cheers.

pilotstephenjohnson · Post by **pilotstephenjohnson** » 16 Dec 2009, 14:52

I just finished my test drive after following the instructions for repairing the ABS module. All I can say is freaking awesome! And my back is killing me. I used a 5/32 instead of the recommended E5 and that probably made the last screw even more difficult than it had to be. I stripped it and finally had to use needle nose vise grips to get it off. I pried apart the module using a heat gun and 2 screw drivers. I could not see any breaks in the solder so I redid them all. Everything on the car works again TRACS spedo, mileage, wet start, cruise. Thank you very much for your help!

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