ABS module again?

Post by **januwan** » 09 Apr 2013, 22:24

I noticed following symptoms today. I turned the ignition and the engine started as expected but the ABS light was on. I was not able to compress selector knob on the gear selector (shift stick) and could not shifted to D. I pressed on shiftlock override button and slide to D. Next I turn OFF ignition then started again and the ABS light was OFF. It was during the day.
In the evening it happened again but this time even after turning OFF and ON ignition the ABS light stayed ON. Additionally I was not able to turn low beam on , dashboard light were OFF and speedometer and odometer did not work. I was driving with high beam on the highway. Arrived home, turned OFF and ON ignition few times and finally ABS light went away and everything returned to normal. Drove around the block, everything was functioning perfectly. My ABS module was repaired by Victor at 77K (8 years ago).
Any recommendations greatly appreciated

Post by **Matty Moo** » 09 Apr 2013, 23:28

That sounds like the ignition switch is the problem.

Post by **januwan** » 10 Apr 2013, 00:59

It was also replaced at 90K.

Post by **Matty Moo** » 10 Apr 2013, 02:40

The next time it happens jiggle/manipulate the key and see if that takes care of it, if it does then it is the ignition switch. Everything you're describing points to it.

Post by **abscate** » 10 Apr 2013, 04:24

Time for number 3 ignition switch!

Post by **januwan** » 10 Apr 2013, 09:00

Assuming it is ignition switch, does it have to be Volvo part or after market part is acceptable.
Thanks

Post by **98T5** » 10 Apr 2013, 10:26

I have a bad ABS module right now and it doesn't lock my shifter at all. as somebody already stated, you could have a ignition switch problem. the switch itself could be bad.

Post by **januwan** » 15 Apr 2013, 21:01

Yes, it was ignition switch. I replaced it yesterday. The original failed after 90K, the second one (also Volvo) after 65K. I hope this is not indication of the Volvo's parts quality.
Thanks to all who gave me pointers.

Post by **abscate** » 17 Apr 2013, 13:13

Well I replaced my ignition switch, and all my intermittent light problems stopped - except the ABS..and now Im getting P1633 - speed sensor in ABS (to be confirmed)

Looks like I will be talking to MattyMoo soon ......

VolvoS70BASE · Post by **VolvoS70BASE** » 17 Apr 2013, 14:54

The abs units should have been made better.