Daytime running lights - Switch problem

teknomike · Post by **teknomike** » 29 Nov 2002, 20:47

I have just encountered a problem with the headlight switch on my '99 S70 AWD. When turned fully right (pointing to the top - headlights on position), the headlights do not operate. If slight pressure is applied to the switch, the headlights do turn on, but go off again when the pressure is removed.
I am going to have a look at the switch, I suspect some contact cleaner may fix it up, but has anyone else experienced this problem ?

When the switch is in the off position (fully left), the headlights do operate (in daytime running mode). However, I can't drive at night at this point.

Will advise if I find a solution. It's difficult to take it to the dealer here, as there is a language barrier.

Cheers,
Mike

volvotech · Post by **volvotech** » 30 Nov 2002, 02:52

Replace the headlight switch. They had problem with the headlight switch.

teknomike · Post by **teknomike** » 01 Dec 2002, 05:26

Once my wife got back...
I found the problem - connector on rear of switch had worked itself loose enough to cause a problem. Once I started playing with the switch, the symptoms changed, so when I finally reached up behind and reseated the connector all was well.
Had another issue today with a tail lamp out -

first thought was check the connector - yep, was loose.
Guess a trip across the Pacific will do that to a car...

Thanks to all who gave this some thought.

Mike

volvotech · Post by **volvotech** » 01 Dec 2002, 20:14

i replaced two to three head light switch a week. pull the head light switch put out, check the four taps on the side of the switch and see if that are broken. if they are broken replaced the headlight swich.