Volvo 850 1995 Light Control Relay Location?

[bio-diesel-dude]

Hi, I had a bizzare sort of problem which lasted very briefly:

Primary Fault: Right turn signal lights front and rear stay on all the time (no flashing; they remain on even with ignition off)

Other indications: hazard winkers appear to work, but only the left side flashes. High-Beam dip works too and all other "light functions" appear normal.

Remedy: I could get the errant lights to extinguish by hitting the RH side of the dashboard (a la Fonzie).

Result: Thinking I was being clever, I pulled the fuse for the hazard relay and left it out for five minutes to see if it would have any effect. The effect was not the desired one as I replaced the fuse amd found that none of the previous "Other indications" above worked anymore, but "luckily" the primary fault was also gone.

I guess the lesson to be learned here is "be careful what you ask for because you just might get it..."

OK, now more to the point: I have got a replacement relay but I cannot locate the duff one... I have pulled the dash top after some misguided searches and looked behind the instrument cluster; it is not present in the relay pod above the pedals; nor near the main fuse box under the hood. Where have the sneaky Sweedes put the bloody thing? Please help!

This is the thing I am trying to locate in my 1995 850 wagon:
http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/2792/dsc02116du8.jpg

[kiss4afrog]

I know it's been years but for the next person looking for the location it's inside the car under the fuse panel.

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/tech/servic ... ocator.pdf

[Ozark Lee]

The relay you have pictured is located under the fuse box cover, there are four T-25 Torx head screws to get to it. That relay, however, doesn't deal with the turn signals or hazard lights, only the headlights. Your problem sounds more like a wiring problem under the dash. I think I would start by unplugging the hazard light switch and see what happens. That will help you determine which side of the switch the problem is on.

I would post schematics but due to a spat with Volvo legal I, as a moderator, cannot post them. Any other person who is not a moderator with access to the schematics can post them, just not me.

Wiring problems are a pain to locate but they are usually easily fixed. Wiring problems usually arise after an aftermarket accessory is installed such as a remote starter / alarm system or even an aftermarket stereo. Looking for obvious signs of butchery there will often help you locate the problem.

...Lee