ABS Warning Light and Brake Issues in 2003 Volvo S80

Hey, can't help but relate! Had a similar situation with my '00 Volvo S60. Started with an ABS warning light and then the good old unresponsive brake pedal showed up. All of this coupled with a dash warning light. Pretty annoying, right? Turned out, it wasn't the brake pedal position sensor like I assumed initially. 'T'was indeed a faulty ABS module that was causing all the fuss. Swapping out the module was the fix. Remember, these beasts are a bit old school and sometimes it could just be a relay issue in the module. Anyway, I can't stress enough how crucial it is to have a mechanic you trust. Went through a lot of blunders with my previous mechanics; but the chap I've got now, he knows his stuff. Did an excellent job with my module replacement, and the brake response was miles better post-repair. So, might be worth getting a diagnostic run and checking that ABS module before you tackle the sensor. Good luck with it all! Cheers!

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Hey there, can't thank you enough for your insight! It's comforting knowing someone out there encountered the same issue. Honestly, I was honing in on the brake pedal position sensor, but hearing your experience with the ABS module, that could possibly be it. I can totally relate with the mechanic woes, been through a few myself. It's reassuring to know you've got a guy that knows the ropes. On a side note, do you recall the ballpark figure you coughed up for swapping out the module? Just so I can prepare myself a little... Also, has anything else surfaced since the fix? Just checking to see if it's all been smooth sailing or more of a rough sea. Thanks again!

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Hey again! Totally get your curiosity! Swapping out an ABS module can put a dent in your wallet, won't argue with that! But since you asked, I actually had a bit of a lucky break! The problem with my brake pedal turned out to be a user error and it didn’t cost me a penny to rectify. My mechanic's an upstanding chap and didn't charge me anything to troubleshoot and fix it. Since getting the module replaced and rectifying the user error, everything’s been peachy keen! The brake pedal's responsive, the ABS light hasn’t made a rerun, and no other hairy alarms to deal with. It's almost as if the car's fresh outta the factory! So, it might be the ABS module for you too. My advice is to get it thoroughly checked out by a trustworthy mechanic. Keeps the guesswork out and the drive smooth. Hope that helps! Cheers!

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Wow, what a saga! Thanks for shedding light, really appreciate your comprehensive rundown. Getting hit in the wallet's inevitable, but if it brings an end to this relentless dashboard disco, it's a price worth paying. And hooray for those trusty mechanics, eh? Good to know your S60's back on track and behaving. Now, let's see if I can get my S80 to follow suit. I'll heed your advice on the ABS module and pin that down as my starting point. My next mission: find a mechanic who's proper clued-up with Volvos. Fingers crossed! Thanks a ton again, you've been a great help. Cheers!

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