850 brake lights out!

Discussion in 'Volvo 850' started by euro930, Oct 7, 2005.

  1. euro930

    euro930 Guest

    i don't have brake lights on my 96 sedan...checked fuse panel under
    hood....appears to be one 10amp fuse controlled which is good. checked
    bulb in tailight assembly and they appear good...assume it is a
    defective brake light switch near pedal area....is the switch
    adjustable? is this most likely the issue? is there a trick to getting
    to the switch? are there other areas to check other than those already
    checked? not as familiar with the little "got chas!" on this vehicle as
    i am on the 911 turbo!
    thanks in advance for suggestions/observations

    regards
     
    euro930, Oct 7, 2005
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  2. euro930

    Ron Guest

    Check to see if you are getting power to the bulbs when depressing pedal. If
    not, check power into and out of the switch. A burned out switch is not
    uncommon.
    To replace the switch, pull the switch body back towards the steering wheel.
    You will hear a ratcheting noise. reach around the front side of the switch
    and squeeze the tabs. (It will be very useful if you have a new switch to
    look at, before removing the old one)
    Snap the new switch into place, being careful to notice it is keyed to go in
    a certain way. Connect the plug. Depress the brake pedal and push the
    switch all the way in until it bottoms out. Release the break pedal to set
    the switch to it's correct position.
     
    Ron, Oct 9, 2005
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