The car had been running fine but sat idle for a couple of days. Will try to start but not turn over. I have tried jumping off, no difference. I have checked the fuel relay switch by using jumper wires, hear the whine of the pump but still doesn't crank. My son said it looks like some steam coming f...

Got a call from a friend telling me that the Volvo had no rear lights last week. I had checked the brake switch under the driver's side, all the bulb sockets for current, and the blue box light control. I did find some loose connections and some light corrosion. Cleaned up the connections (on contro...

Thanks I think I will try it. Just wondering if the box could be bypassed and wired direct. Since it still needs the brake pedal depressed to work, would this be an option?

My son informs me earlier today that he doesn't have brake lights and hasn't for a few weeks. After resisting the urge to debrain him I checked all the usual suspects. Only one socket on the passenger side was registering any voltage ~10. The middle light in the rear window does work. Checked the br...

Bought a 1993 850 last fall for my kids to drive to school. I bought it as a "beater" but it is quickly becoming my favorite. This forum is fantastic and the car is easy to work on. My Honda Odysseys are nowhere near as easy to work on. This was only the second used car I have ever bought ...