S60 Electrics: - Brake lights stuck on

nouze · Jun 7th, 2009, 17:45

Hi guys, I'm desparate for your help on this one!

I took my car for a spin today, came back, parked it, closed, everything seemed as usual... Well, until I turned my head back to see that the brake lights are stuck on! I've tried everything but the only solution was to disconnect all three lamps.

Have you got any suggestions to what possibly might have caused this?

BTW the stupidity of volvo design is immense. A) There is no separate fuse for brake lights and B) to access the fuse box under the steering wheel you have to unscrew two bolts, which won't let go without using the screwdriver, which (you've guessed it) is not provided by Volvo!

Cheers

Chris_Rogers · Jun 7th, 2009, 18:00

A look at the switch on the brake pedal would be my first thought.

nouze · Jun 7th, 2009, 18:04

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Originally Posted by Chris_Rogers

A look at the switch on the brake pedal would be my first thought.

I thought so as well, but it doesn't look stuck or damaged in any sort of way.

Chris_Rogers · Jun 7th, 2009, 18:07

Yes, but does it work?

Try disconnecting the wiring, do the brake lights go out?

nouze · Jun 7th, 2009, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_Rogers

Yes, but does it work?

Try disconnecting the wiring, do the brake lights go out?

Unfortunately they don't.

Clan · Jun 7th, 2009, 18:41

oh dear is yours a 2005 model year?

nouze · Jun 7th, 2009, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

oh dear is yours a 2005 model year?

MY08 D5 geartronic SE Sport

Is there anything that could go wrong with the MY05?

Clan · Jun 7th, 2009, 18:45

thats good in a way as under warranty . best get it back to the dealer for them to sort out .. with all 3 stoplights on its not a straightforward problem ...

Chris_Rogers · Jun 7th, 2009, 18:46

I guess Clan is refering to water in the CEM for the '05.

At least yours should be under warrantee.

nouze · Jun 7th, 2009, 18:50

Bloody Volvo, haven't had a month without a problem since I bought it last year!

Cheers guys.

Jun 7th, 2009, 17:45	#1
nouze Junior Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2010 19:28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London	Brake lights stuck on Hi guys, I'm desparate for your help on this one! I took my car for a spin today, came back, parked it, closed, everything seemed as usual... Well, until I turned my head back to see that the brake lights are stuck on! I've tried everything but the only solution was to disconnect all three lamps. Have you got any suggestions to what possibly might have caused this? BTW the stupidity of volvo design is immense. A) There is no separate fuse for brake lights and B) to access the fuse box under the steering wheel you have to unscrew two bolts, which won't let go without using the screwdriver, which (you've guessed it) is not provided by Volvo! Cheers Last edited by nouze; Jun 7th, 2009 at 20:40.

Jun 7th, 2009, 18:41	#6
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	oh dear is yours a 2005 model year? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jun 7th, 2009, 18:45	#8
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	thats good in a way as under warranty . best get it back to the dealer for them to sort out .. with all 3 stoplights on its not a straightforward problem ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jun 7th, 2009, 18:00	#2
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	A look at the switch on the brake pedal would be my first thought.

Jun 7th, 2009, 18:07	#4
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Yes, but does it work? Try disconnecting the wiring, do the brake lights go out?

Jun 7th, 2009, 18:46	#9
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	I guess Clan is refering to water in the CEM for the '05. At least yours should be under warrantee.

Jun 7th, 2009, 18:50	#10
nouze Junior Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2010 19:28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London	Bloody Volvo, haven't had a month without a problem since I bought it last year! Cheers guys.

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