reading lights don't turn on in Volvo S80 T6 99

fcani · Post by **fcani** » 30 Nov 2008, 11:52

the lights are fine... can some one help me???

Post by **vegasjetskier** » 30 Nov 2008, 11:58

Are you talking about the overhead lights in the headliner that shine down on each seat? How do you know the lights are fine if they won't come on? Have you checked the fuses?

fcani · Post by **fcani** » 01 Dec 2008, 03:52

im talking about the lights in the roof you now were are the mirror and control of sun roof... i open and test the lights ... and fuses too...

Post by **vegasjetskier** » 01 Dec 2008, 07:22

Are you sure you are pushing the correct switches for the lights? See below:

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fcani · Post by **fcani** » 01 Dec 2008, 09:02

i pushing the correct switches for the lights but they dont work... can you tell me wath fuse i need check???

Post by **vegasjetskier** » 01 Dec 2008, 09:16

fcani wrote:i pushing the correct switches for the lights but they dont work... can you tell me wath fuse i need check???

From looking at VADIS, it appears to be #28, but that fuse also powers other things like the Upper Electronic Module and the vanity mirror lights. So, if those things work, it probably is not a fuse that is bad. When you took the lights out to check them, did you notice if there was a ground wire for the light housing?

Post by **vegasjetskier** » 01 Dec 2008, 09:32

Here's a pic of the ground strap. If your car has one, make sure it's in place as shown.

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fcani · Post by **fcani** » 01 Dec 2008, 12:51

i dont find the ground strap...i thinck my car don´t have one...
but you now forghet about it i can live without this ligths...but you can tell me how a take off the cabin fan motor??? the AC compressor works fine just the fan stop i allready check the fuse its fine...
Peace out...

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 01 Dec 2008, 16:01

Might not be the fan but the power pack (resister pack) that is right next to it...it goes and the fan won't work. You can try to put 12V directly to the fan- if it works, then it's the power pack. If it doesn't work, then it's your fan. You can get to your fan by taking the sound proof panel out from right under your glove box...just a couple of screws, I believe.

asummers · Post by **asummers** » 08 Dec 2008, 12:41

I just had the same thing happen to my reading lights after I changed my battery.
Have you tried to operate the sunroof? My sunroof wouldn't work either. I removed the fuse that controls the sunroof and the reading lights, re-installed it. And everything worked fine after that.
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