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99 V70R AWD - ABS randomly engages

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bearreport
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Year and Model: 1999 V70R AWD
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99 V70R AWD - ABS randomly engages

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Hopefully this video helps a little. I drive a 99 V70R AWD. ABS will randomly engage when I'm driving. No particular conditions seem to trigger ABS engaging. I've replace the sensor pair for the rear and the front driver's side module because I was getting codes for faults on those sensors. I've replaced the ABS module with a refurbed unit from Midwest ABS as well. Now I don't have any ABS codes or Brake lights - but the ABS problem persists. Sometimes ABS engages as soon as I brake - some times I can hear it grinding even when I'm not on the brakes at all. I have tried blasting everything to hell with brake cleaner but no luck. Any tips on where to look next would be appreciated.

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I wasn't able to open your youtube link.

Do you have VIDA handy?
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1999 V70 XC AWD 2.4 T -- ~231k miles
1998 V70 2.4 NA -- ~184k miles

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here's a direct link


Not at the moment - I will download it and check it out. I was previously getting codes for low signal from rear and front driver side sensor, replaced them, and still have the same issue

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Post by wizechatmgr »

Are you still getting codes from those sensor locations?

Are all 4 tires at the same tread level and same brand, size, age, installation date?

What's the indicator light that's on in the bottom right?
Wisdom requires knowledge as a prerequisite, but knowledge can be developed due to a lack of wisdom.
In order to learn how to fix something, you must first learn how to break it.
1999 V70 XC AWD 2.4 T -- ~231k miles
1998 V70 2.4 NA -- ~184k miles

bearreport
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Joined: 9 November 2015
Year and Model: 1999 V70R AWD
Location: Pittsburgh

Post by bearreport »

That's a check engine light for an accelerator position code sensor. No codes from any of the sensor locations. Tires are evenly worn and everything about them is the same.

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