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CENTER BRAKE LIGHT ON CONTINUOUSLY

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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gchardy
Posts: 18
Joined: 25 January 2010
Year and Model: 2001 v70 2.4T
Location: Calgary

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT ON CONTINUOUSLY

Post by gchardy »

No luck with a search on this subject...
Pertaining to my 2001 V70;
Center brake light is illuminated continuously without the brake pedal depressed. (currently unplugged the nuisance light.)
Volt meter is registering a continuous 12 volt current through the wiring harness (from the right rear fuse box panel) out to the hatchback tailgate. Can anyone shed some specifics as to what to troubleshoot.... perhaps a faulty relay or other such device?
(All breakers inspected and fine, left and right brake lights function as per normal.) Previously had some severed wires in the hatchback / door wiring harness that may have shorted out or damaged something in this particular circuit? Thanks.

CountryBum-kin
Posts: 85
Joined: 6 January 2011
Year and Model: S60 2002
Location: Indiana

Post by CountryBum-kin »

Just an F.Y.I. many electrical issues such as the one you describe can be traced to a poor ground connection.

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