P1054, TRACs and Check Engine

kevabar · Post by **kevabar** » 08 Jan 2012, 18:52

I have a 1999 V70 base model with 149k. Yesterday the TRACs light came on when I started the car. When I restarted it a few minutes later, the check engine light came on as well. (Both have been on constantly since then and I have drive about 20 miles.) I ran my code reader and P1054 was the result. The engine was slightly rough at idle this evening for a minute or so. Other than that, it warms up, idles and drives smoothly. It stops normally (albeit on drive pavement.)

I had my ABS rebuilt by by Vic in CA about 18 months ago.

I think this is unrelated, but... I had a powering steering leak at the base of the tank which I fixed. However, some of the leaking fluid ran down the side frame rail. I pulled the ABS wheel sensor and did not see any excessive dirt build-up or PS fluid.

Any ideas?

Post by **Matty Moo** » 08 Jan 2012, 19:18

It's relatively odd for the TRACS light to come on by itself without hitting the switch. It's usually there lit up with the ABS light.

1054 is a DTC code from the ABS system. No speed sensor signal. There could be other codes in there, but you won't be getting to them with a regular scan tool.

kevabar · Post by **kevabar** » 08 Jan 2012, 20:35

Matty Moo wrote:It's relatively odd for the TRACS light to come on by itself without hitting the switch. It's usually there lit up with the ABS light.

1054 is a DTC code from the ABS system. No speed sensor signal. There could be other codes in there, but you won't be getting to them with a regular scan tool.

Would a scanner from AutoZone/PepBoys/etc pull these other codes or do i need to go to a garage?

Post by **Matty Moo** » 08 Jan 2012, 21:25

kevabar wrote:
Matty Moo wrote:
Would a scanner from AutoZone/PepBoys/etc pull these other codes or do i need to go to a garage?

Generic won't, and I'm fairly sure that theirs won't either.

kevabar · Post by **kevabar** » 09 Jan 2012, 08:22

I noticed this morning that my cruise control does not work. Also, I reset the codes with my reader (Innova 3030). After a 60 mile commute, the reader does not see any codes (after all systems reset). I still have TRACS and Check Engine lights... I guess I am going to call a local mechanic to read the codes for me.

kevabar · Post by **kevabar** » 15 Jan 2012, 16:37

In the 1999+ diagnostic trouble codes list, I found that P1054 is a Secondary Air Injection Pipe Malfunction.

Post by **Matty Moo** » 15 Jan 2012, 17:55

What codes did the shop pull out of it?

Does your abs light come on momentarily at start up, like it is supposed to?

kevabar · Post by **kevabar** » 21 Jan 2012, 19:58

Matty Moo wrote:What codes did the shop pull out of it?

Does your abs light come on momentarily at start up, like it is supposed to?

I stopped by Auto Zone and the code they pulled was P1054. I also pulled that with my reader; however, sometimes my reader doesn't see P1054 (or any other code) and sometimes it does. As for the ABS light, it does not come on at all when I start my car.

dow1971 · Post by **dow1971** » 22 Jan 2012, 15:31

It sounds like the ABS light is burned out. As for getting accurate codes and actually being able to reset them, what worked for me without dropping big bucks on a Volvo scanner was a laptop with Vol-FCR software and a generic FTDI USB interface that can be had off of ebay for about $15 (or maybe you know someone with a VW who has this interface). If you end up needing to repair ABS module, Ozark Lee's guide worked for me. On mine, I found the solder on the pins from the power connector was obviously bad.

Post by **JRL** » 22 Jan 2012, 15:58

99s do not have an SAS system
My bet is the ABS is bad (again), sh*t happens sometimes.
No one is perfect (Victor) and neither are the modules, it may just have taken a permanent crap on you.
This all sounds like a bad module but before you emove it, check your axlaes
If for some reason the axle bolt came loose and the axle has come out (even just a little) that can cause all your issues.
I
f not
Have Matt send you another module for $60