V60 ABS Lateral Sensor Error

Hi, I have a 2012 Volvo V60 with a gasoline engine. The ABS lamp lights up, and the ABS system seems to have failed. I ran a diagnostic scan, and there's an error stored related to the lateral acceleration sensor. Could a defective control unit really be the cause?

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Hey! Funny you should mention that. I have a V60 too, and I experienced something similar not too long ago. The error code pointed to the lateral sensor, right? Did you happen to notice any weirdness with the electronic stability control beforehand?

Weirdness? Not that I can recall specifically. Mostly just the ABS light and the system failure. What kind of weirdness are you talking about? What was it like in your case?

Yeah, for me, the ABS light came on intermittently, and it felt like the electronic stability was kicking in at odd times, even on straight roads. Sounds like the same issue. The control unit was indeed defective. I'd suggest taking it to a decent shop to confirm. It wasn't cheap, about 1000€, but worth getting it sorted.

Thanks for the insight! I appreciate you sharing your experience. I'll take it to the shop and have them check the control unit thoroughly. It looks like you were spot on. Diagnostic scan confirmed the same issue. Cost me around the same amount. All good now.

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