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Locating ABS module in 850 fwd 850 1996

Hello, I am new here. Have a 96 turbo 850 fwd wagon which has a failing ABS module resulting in the abs/tracs light coming on and me having a bizarre feel sometimes as I brake and it fails as I do so. I don't like that, and will be sending the module in to Vic who can repair it (he has good results per Edmund's Volvo board)

Ok--so my problem is this. Husband had a midlife crisis a couple of months ago, so no help there. The photos Vic has on his site are for non-turbo model, or the turbo model shown in the photos are for a V70. Both no help to me.

I have the E5 Torx wrench and the gumption to do the job, yet *hangs head in shame* I have no clue where this thing lives. I know I have to move the air cleaner duct out of the way, but I am clueless. I have been to the library to look at Chilton's books, but they are no help. Nor or course is the local dealer who wants $800 to replace the module. No way--and they laughed when I asked if they would show me where the module was.

So---here I am. Do any of you know of a site where I could find some photos, clearly labeled, of what my engine looks like and what all those goodies are under the hood? This isn't as easy as I thought, though Vic says several women have done the work with no trouble---I just need a bit of a hand. Or, are there any books out there for my car which label the engine compartment bits so I have a clue where to start? Any hope of scanning the page and helping me out a bit?

Or--conversely, has anyone done this and had a terrible time of it? Am I biting off more than I can chew? BTW, the car has 95K on it---I could live with no ABS in all honesty, but I have literally had it fail as I was braking (with a motorized hummmm coming from the engine compartment)...not a good feeling, so I'd rather fix it. Plus winter is upon me and I need the TRACS.

Thank you in advance, and I apologize for the length of this first post. Oh, and here is the link to vic's site....

http://home.earthlink.net/~vicrocha/Volvo_Parts/Volvo_V70_ABS.htm








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    Locating ABS module in 850 fwd 850 1996

    Believe its the 98 and up turbo where one has to move the air cleaner box. On my 96 turbo I didn't have to disconnet the air box. Took about 15-20 minutes to get the thing out. By the way Victor was great to work with. Its been three months since I had the work done and haven't had any problems.
    R/Dave F
    96 855R








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    Locating ABS module in 850 fwd 850 1996

    I can't add much to what's been said except more encouragement. Victor repaired the unit from my 96 850 Turbo last year. Just be patient with the bolts - they are underneath the unit and so you have to do it by feel, not by sight. I consider myself a novice mechanic, so if I can do it, you can do it.

    Also, you can drive the car fine but the odometer will not work while the unit is out, so just be aware that any mileage you put on will not be recorded.

    Regards,

    Calvin (92 940 198K, 96 850 Turbo 97K)








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    Locating ABS module in 850 fwd 850 1996

    Petitcheval, you have almost already answered your own question. Click back on Victor's link and when it comes up, click on 850 and 70 Series Removal Instructions.
    Once there, click on Turbo Model and it will take you to an excellent set of pictures and instructions showing you where things are and a step by step removal. You can click on each individual picture and make it larger and print same so you have something meaningfull to reference when you are working in the engine compartment.
    A word or caution, the job is not too bad if you take your time and make certain that you fit the E5 socket snugly on each bolt head (there are four).
    It is easy to round the head of these soft bolts and then you will be looking at trying to remove the head with a dremel tool and almost guaranteed damage to the abs control unit case.
    Please let me know if I can help further. Good Luck, Fred.








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    some tips 850 1996

    It helps to have small hands/arms.

    TIP: Place a rag under the area of the ABS module, you don't want to loose the bolts or E5 tool under there. I dropped the tool under there, still can't find it. Also, after you get the unit back use a plastic tie to secure the connector to the ABS module. There is a TBS from volvo on how to secure that connector which tends to become loose from years of vibration.

    I wrote about the TBS and I even posted a picture with the plastic tie around the module in volvospeed.com. You can do a search to read about it.

    --
    '88 240, '92 745, '98 v70 John, Tampa Bay








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    Locating ABS module in 850 fwd 850 1996

    Bonjour littlehorse,
    The unit is just under the power brake cylinder. Look under the hood, just over where the driver's feet would be for the ABS unit and controller you need to remove. You may want to consider getting an assistant with a little more experience in under hood wrenching before you attack this however.
    Look again at Vic's instructions. The turbo/non-turbo and 850/V70 ate not that different They should give you the reference you need to locate the area you'll be working in.
    Bon chance, Larry







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