Strange electrical problem 1995 850 glt

Discussion in 'Volvo 850' started by Brian Leonard, Jul 28, 2003.

  1. I started the car today and I noticed the abs light came on. I investigate
    a little and I have no turn signals, no heated seats, no rear defogger, no
    traction control, no cruise control, no dash lights and no tail lights when
    the headlights are on. Interestingly the tail light work when the parking
    lights are on.

    I check the rear lights and one brake light is broken. I drive to get a
    light and take the car home. I pull into the car parts store and the abs
    light goes off, and everything functions normally. I replaced the bulb and
    went home. When I went home, I tried to pull codes and I got nothing. I am
    baffled. Any suggestions on where to start?

    I expect this from the Land Rover; but, not from the Volvo. (you know the
    Lucas eletric motto "A gentleman never motors after dark")

    Thanks,
    Brian
     
    Brian Leonard, Jul 28, 2003
    #1
  2. [Brian Leonard] (Mon, 28 Jul 2003 03:16:55 GMT):
    ABS does a self-diagnostic when speed is below 30km/h, so any faults not
    there anymore when you are slowing down, would disappear.. Had this once
    after a speedometer control (only front wheels going). The light went out
    when I stopped.
     
    Svein Tore Sølvik, Jul 28, 2003
    #2
  3. [Brian Leonard] (Mon, 28 Jul 2003 03:16:55 GMT):
    It sounds like a fuse is not seated properly or you have a gound problem
    in the instrument cluster.
     
    Stephen M. Henning, Jul 28, 2003
    #3
  4. Thanks for the replies. Work has been crazy lately. I will check the
    ignition switch.

    Brian
     
    Brian Leonard, Jul 30, 2003
    #4
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