Brad850 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 I recently took my dashboard apart to fix all the rattling. I thought I hooked everything back up correctly but I noticed that my brake lights only work when my foot is on the peddle. I acctually got pulled over for it. But anyway is this most likely just something I didn't hook up correctly? I'm not sure exactly what wires/switches have to do with the brake lights and I can't seem to figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergmjs Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 but I noticed that my brake lights only work when my foot is on the peddle. I thought brake lights were supposed to only be on when your foot is on the brake pedal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedbump Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I recently took my dashboard apart to fix all the rattling. I thought I hooked everything back up correctly but I noticed that my brake lights only work when my foot is on the peddle. I acctually got pulled over for it. But anyway is this most likely just something I didn't hook up correctly? I'm not sure exactly what wires/switches have to do with the brake lights and I can't seem to figure it out. Being I recently subscribed to this forum, there may be those here who know a specific Volvo bug/issue with this. IMHO: Scenario 1 You say your brake lights work. But you say you got pulled over. Conclusion: Your tail lights aren't working. Resolution:Check your fuse. You Shorted it and blew it. Scenario 2 You say you had your dashboard apart, to fix rattling. You say your brake lights work. But you say you got pulled over. Your tail lights aren't working. You checked your fuse, it is good. Conclusion: You pulled or disturbed the harness to your light switch. Resolution: Connector to your light switch is not secure. Find the easiest way to push it in. That's all I got..Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
info2x Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Push the switches on the brake pedal and see if your lights come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad850 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Alright I really should have worded this differently. My running tail lights don't work. Everything is hooked up correctly and every connection behind the dash is accounted for and I still have no lights. The brake lights and hazard lights all work in the rear. Bulbs are fine and I'm pretty sure it has nothing to do with the relay because this problem arose at the same time I took out my dash. I just have no idea what to check for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikv11 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 you didn't say if you checked the fuse - anybody know if the fuse for tails is separate from for brake lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad850 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Yeaaa I checked every single fuse in the car. I found some wiring diagrams hopefully I can figure out how to read them tomorrow.... I just hope its something simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonutsDemise Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 first step would be check the voltage at the light bulbs. if it's 0 then keep moving upstream until you find the problem. if it's 10-14 then your bulbs are out or not seated properly. i am leaning towards you disconnected something or accidentally cut a line or you haven't checked the correct fuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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