Login Register

tracs going bad??

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

Post Reply
mrreilly
Posts: 259
Joined: 3 August 2006
Year and Model: 1998 Volvo S70 GLT
Location: Notheast, Ohio

tracs going bad??

Post by mrreilly »

I notice whenever my tires spin when it's wet there's a really weird grinding kind of noise. Or something that sounds close to that. it's kind of hard to describe. And I'm not 100% sure but it only happens when I'm taking a turn from a stop and my wheels spin. Does this make any sense??
1998 Volvo S70 GLT Black/Tan
Approx. 173,000 3/27/2010
My major repairs:
Timing Belt, Left&Right Control Arms, Tie-rod ends, Lower Engine Mount, Engine Stabilizer Mount, IPD Sway Bar Links, Brakes , Head Gasket, PCV System, Turbo Rebuild, and more

User avatar
billofdurham
MVS Moderator
Posts: 6507
Joined: 2 February 2006
Year and Model: 855, 1995
Location: Durham, England
Been thanked: 5 times

Post by billofdurham »

The Tracs will make a noise when it is stopping the spinning wheel. The ABS also works the Tracs, but instead of releasing the wheel it stops it.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

mrreilly
Posts: 259
Joined: 3 August 2006
Year and Model: 1998 Volvo S70 GLT
Location: Notheast, Ohio

Post by mrreilly »

So it's no problem then?
1998 Volvo S70 GLT Black/Tan
Approx. 173,000 3/27/2010
My major repairs:
Timing Belt, Left&Right Control Arms, Tie-rod ends, Lower Engine Mount, Engine Stabilizer Mount, IPD Sway Bar Links, Brakes , Head Gasket, PCV System, Turbo Rebuild, and more

User avatar
billofdurham
MVS Moderator
Posts: 6507
Joined: 2 February 2006
Year and Model: 855, 1995
Location: Durham, England
Been thanked: 5 times

Post by billofdurham »

Not if the noise is the same as the ABS makes when you brake hard.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

eb2143
Posts: 42
Joined: 10 June 2006
Year and Model:
Location: New Hampshire

Post by eb2143 »

Just a second opinion to make you feel better:

No problem, tracs system just working properly.

mrreilly
Posts: 259
Joined: 3 August 2006
Year and Model: 1998 Volvo S70 GLT
Location: Notheast, Ohio

Post by mrreilly »

Awesome thanks.
1998 Volvo S70 GLT Black/Tan
Approx. 173,000 3/27/2010
My major repairs:
Timing Belt, Left&Right Control Arms, Tie-rod ends, Lower Engine Mount, Engine Stabilizer Mount, IPD Sway Bar Links, Brakes , Head Gasket, PCV System, Turbo Rebuild, and more

Post Reply
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post