2003 Volvo XC90 brake failure message

2003 VOLVO XC90
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MRBUBBLE2010
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2003 Volvo XC90

we had a brake failure message come on for the first time last night. the check engine light soon came on and the speedometer, odometer and tachometer (rpm) all quit working. i heard a small thump and the engine seemed to loose power. if i restarted the car, the instrument panel would come back but only for a few seconds and the brake failure message and check engine light were on constantly. is this just a computer error of is the tranny shot?
Jul 31, 2010 at 7:53 AM
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Hi mrbubble2010, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

1st step here is have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis,finding out what's going on.
Jul 31, 2010 at 8:05 AM
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MRBUBBLE2010
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can you recommend a place in twin falls idaho that can properly check this?
Jul 31, 2010 at 8:55 AM
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I'm terribly sorry, I don't think I'm able to do that-I'm right smack in the middle of the Pacific Ocean-Sorry again
Jul 31, 2010 at 9:09 AM
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The symptoms you are having I would recommend you actually take it in to a Volvo dealership. You could be having some communictions issues with the control units in the network due to a CANbus problem?
Aug 2, 2010 at 12:59 AM