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mklim - 08 Aug 2004 04:07 GMT

Sometimes the ABS light will stay on and won't let me put the car into
gear. Usually it should last a few seconds but lately, every now and then,
it stays on for as long as a minute or once it just stay on. I can change
gear with the release button but I am afraid it will mess up the car. Does
anyone know why this happens or if there is a fix for it?

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Marsh Monster - 09 Aug 2004 05:25 GMT

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mklim@yahoo.com (mklim)
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Sometimes the ABS light will stay on and won't let me put the car into
gear.

Usually it should last a few seconds but lately, every now and then, it
stays on for as long as a minute or once it just stay on.
I can change gear with the release button but I am afraid it will
mess up the car.

Does anyone know why this happens or if there is a fix for it?
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There is a switch on the brake pedal that actuates a solenoid next to
the shifter.
The solenoid unlocks the safety lock on
the shifter.

I would have the system checked, as the ABS light comeing on is an
indication that the brake
switch is likely bad.

hopefully helpfull,
MarshMonster
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Bubba - 11 Feb 2005 04:23 GMT

I think that the 2 incidents are coincidental. I have the shifter
problem that you speak of, but the simptoms are inconsisent. The switch
problem is very common, and has even been documented by NHTSA.

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Mike F - 09 Aug 2004 14:35 GMT

> Sometimes the ABS light will stay on and won't let me put the car into
> gear. Usually it should last a few seconds but lately, every now and then,
> it stays on for as long as a minute or once it just stay on. I can change
> gear with the release button but I am afraid it will mess up the car. Does
> anyone know why this happens or if there is a fix for it?

The ignition switch fails and keeps these circuits unenergized. Try
moving the key the smallest amount.

Or just replace it.
http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/ignit_switch.htm

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