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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
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wigsy7
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Post by wigsy7 »

Abs light is on on my 1995 850se 2.5 estate.What does this actually mean? Brakes feel fine to me,does it need investigating immediately?

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Post by pfeener »

Most likely it's your ABS module. (see link) The ABS will not work, there's no other ill affects.

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dripcandles
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Post by dripcandles »

You can get an abs module rebuild for about $80 from bba-reman. I bought their service on ebay, and I sent mine in and had it back in the same week. Works great. The only thing I can say is get the proper socket to take the bolts out. I used a socket that was close and stripped the head. I was lucky to get it out still, but it was very difficult finding a replacement bolt.
1998 V70XC , 1990 240

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Post by Ozark Lee »

I'm not sure about the European version but the US Spec. 1995 has the old style ABS module in it. They almost never fail.

I would start by reading the codes from socket A-3 and then reset them. It could just be a dirty wheel sensor or some other transient problem.

...Lee
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1999 V70XC - RIP - Wrecked Parts Car.
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