04 XC90 Traction Control Light

litewait · Post by **litewait** » 16 Feb 2015, 06:49

Debating looking at an XC90 133k that looks in good shape. Single owner who is 80+ and not driving anymore. If seems the traction control light is on, I didn't want waste my time driving up there and running the codes if that is a huge red flag. $4k seems its worth a look and a lowball if that seems like a worthwhile risk. Timing and water pump are done which would have been my first question.
Thanks.

huzzsaba · Post by **huzzsaba** » 04 Mar 2015, 17:02

It could be a wheel/abs sensor, or the yaw sensor. My friends xc90 had the traction control message on, and he took it to a Volvo specialist who cleaned the yaw sensor, reset the light, and all is good since then.

if it is a AWD model, the AWD will probably not be functional until the message is cleared.

You didn't mention if its a t6 or 2.5t. If its the t6, stay away. If its the 2.5t and if the timing belt has been done, I would negotiate and offer $3000-$3500.