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Volvo s70, no brake lights S70 1998

posted by  joshturse on  Tue Sep 2 11:43 CST 2003
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last visit: Mon May 21 02:51 CST 2001
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From Brickboard, I learned that the "light out" relay will only fire if a bulb is actually out - a current break has to be occurring. This set me up for my parking-lot diagnostic:

Pulled the headlamp connection, got the "light out" dummy light. Rules out the relay.

Pulled the brake lamp bulbs - kinda blackish, some signs of corrosion inside the bulb, replaced both. Still no brake lights (not even the LED).

Spoke with my mechanic and local fellow s70 driver - decided to go mess with the brake light switch (up against the brake pedal support - still in the parking lot). Somehow, I jiggled either the connection or the switch and the lights are firing. I am considering replacing the switch, though packing with dielectric grease may help.


Thanks!

Josh





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