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1996 Volvo brake light switch leaking fluid - 850 Volvo Cars & Trucks

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 18, 2009

SOURCE: Removal of Brake light switch on a 1996 cheverolet 1500 pickup

1. Disconnect negative battery cable
2. Use a snap ring pliers to remove retainer from brake pedal pin.
3. Remove the switch by unsnapping it from the pushrod, and disconnect wiring harness from switch.

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Johnny Brown

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2010

SOURCE: Hand brake on volvo 960, 1996 does not hold.

remove the ash tray and holder from rear of praking brake cover.use a screw driver and hammer to tap sleeve to free from adjusting screw, now adjust the cable. hope this helps.

andycrow2345

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  • Posted on Aug 29, 2010

SOURCE: Red Brake light ON, Parking

it sounds like you have a faulty fluid level switch if you fluid level is ok . you can replace the switch very easy and cheap. if you go to you local salvage yard and cut the switch head of the same make of car and cut the switch of you car and join the wires up they sould be the same colour that should solve the problem very cheap

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 09, 2011

SOURCE: brake light switch on 2001 volvo s40

Yes switch is the problem. Volvo claim they sell very few switches, probably because people bought new cars instead. Problem can be associated with failed ignition coils (2 of) but one does not cause the other but very confusing. Engine fails intermittently or conks out.
Reset battery earth connection on chassis bad design here. Clean off paint and thread also bolt coating. Even better, use brass bolt but do not overtighten. Volvo will try to get you to replace alternator which is not necessary.
Failing battery will light up all the warning lights but will not isolate the battery so if it shorts car will die and not run on alternator. If this happens disconnect battery until you get to garage.
Now you know you can buy an old S40 with confidence great car and very cheap for what you get.

elix0411

Jose Cada

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  • Posted on May 17, 2011

SOURCE: no brake lights 1987 volvo 240dl fuses fine bulbs

Welcome to Fixya

If you already tried the paper clip method then most likely the tail light assembly circuit board films or wirings that is having the problem. Use a test light to check for power at the tail light assembly, while you have the switch bypassed.

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I have a 1996 Volvo 850 Wagon. I discovered today that none of the brake lights come on when the brake pedal is depressed, (even fully). All 3 brake light bulbs are OK, no error message on the dash, and...

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My brake lights stay on after I turn off the car

Hello,

If the light is on all the time, it could mean you simply forgot to release the
parking (emergency) brake. The brake warning light remains on when the brake is set
as a reminder. If the brake warning light remains on when the parking brake is
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