Dear Bricksters,

My brake light and reverse light ceased working.
No failed bulb light comes on the dashboard -- all bulbs seem alright. Tail lights are working.

I recently lubricated the brake pedal that was squeaky, is it possible the lubrication damaged the switch ?

I have checked the fuse (number 7 I think) seems fine.

Is there a relay for the brake light ?

What about reverse light ?

Thank you.
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'89 244DL M47 158K miles

I had reverse lights problem and after checking everything for days.. it turned out to be the circuit "board" (flexible circuit) inside the taillights themselves. They can get corroded where they plug into the harness. worth checking.

Hey,
I just experienced the same thing with my 88 240 DL. I had the same symptoms as you. The insulation deteriorated and the wires simply came apart over the years. Underneath the shift boot is where the wiring for the reverse switch is located. If you remove the boot and gently pull back the wiring, you will probably find your faulty connection. (you'll have to feel around the foam for the wiring) Volvo provided a lot of extra wire underneath so you should have room to cut out the deteriorated piece and solder/crimp in a new connection.

Adrian

Thanks Adrian.
Any ideas/leads about the brake light? Could that be the switch at the pedal? How do I check?

Thanks.
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'89 244DL M47 158K miles

Our '90 240DL had no brake lights or backup lights when we bought it. The problem with the brake lights was the pedal switch. These switches can't be repaired, but they're easy to test if you have a continuity tester or multimeter. It is an absolute PAIN to remove the switch. I actually removed the driver's seat and bolster pad beneath the steering column to give me more room to work. Replacing the switch had the added bonus of fixing the cruise control. I ended up getting the replacement switch from a PNP donor car. Good luck.
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'88 240GL, '90 240DL, '91 240

Where is the switch exactly ? Do I have to remove the pedal to replace the switch ?

Thanks for your help.
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'89 244DL M47 158K miles

Man, that sucker is hard to spot. First one I removed was from a parts car which had the instrument cluster already out - made it easy to approach it from above.

Remove the felt knee pad on the driver's side. Flex your body into the driver's footwell, so you can lie there and look up - sort of. The switch is mounted ABOVE and to the right the steering column, in front of the brake pedal bar. It has two (three if cruise control installed) wires to it, same color.

It is mounted above the brake pedal pivot. It is a normally closed switch that is held open as long as the brake pedal is not pushed.

Easiest test is to have a helper watch while you jump the leads. Labor to remove the switch and test it is the same as putting in a new one.

Good Luck,

Bob

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