Volvo 240 rear brake light

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 13 Feb 2005, 15:52

One side of my brake lights do not work. The bulb is not the problem. Neither is the bulb holder. What should I look into next? Thanks.

40 years in volvos · Post by **40 years in volvos** » 14 Feb 2005, 15:52

Check to make sure that the bulb holder electric tabs and their connections to the printed circuit are clean. Next check the ground from the printed circuit to the car body.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 16 Feb 2005, 19:52

40 years in volvos wrote:Check to make sure that the bulb holder electric tabs and their connections to the printed circuit are clean. Next check the ground from the printed circuit to the car body.

Sorry to hijack the post....both of my brake lights are not working but all taillights are. I've checked all the obvious (fuse, bulbs and brake switch) that I can think of, still no luck. Anyone know what else should I check? TIA

SMerrill8 · Post by **SMerrill8** » 24 Feb 2005, 23:51

I found that the plastic parts were failing and it introduced rainwater into the bulb area, which continually fried the bulb.

Bobby Joyner · Post by **Bobby Joyner** » 09 Sep 2011, 16:58

I had the same problen on my 1986 volvo 240 dl & the contact that plug into the printed circuit board were coroded & dirty.
Used CRC electronic cleaner on the plug & receptical & now all is well. Bobby Joyner