Electrical issue, new to the Volvo world

Prairiemaster1 · Post by **Prairiemaster1** » 08 Jun 2016, 09:37

Hi, I'm new to Volvo world. I recently bought a 1997 850 T5. I had to replace the starter. No problem. My issue is inside the car. Here's what I got. 1. No low beams, but I do have high beams.
2. No turn signals, but I do have hazards. I do have parking lights and brake lights. 3. Speedometer is not working, but all other gauges are working. I have been browsing on here and have seen some similar issues that suggest the ignition switch. I have noticed that when you turn the key it doesn't seem to "click" by the different positions. Am I on to the right lead? I did notice under the driver's side dash 2 places that look like there are possibly missing relay switch or fuses. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Post by **cuhfs** » 08 Jun 2016, 11:28

try jiggling the ignition and see if slight variance will correct the situation. My 850 ignition has a dead spot that requires jiggling to correct when the key is in car, car runs fine but no lights, no signal, no speedo.

Post by **scot850** » 08 Jun 2016, 11:40

+ 1 to the ignition switch. But other possibilities are:

1) ABS module failure (it affects the speedo but can affect other systems) - Perhaps contact Matty Moo at Mid-West ABS ( a long time resource on MVS).

2) Check the lighting relays, and earth contacts.

I am no electrical wiz, but ignition switch would be the first place to try and the 'wiggle' may give clues.

Neil.

Prairiemaster1 · Post by **Prairiemaster1** » 08 Jun 2016, 13:29

Thanks, will do!

bugs11 · Post by **bugs11** » 08 Jun 2016, 15:54

+2 on the ignition switch. I had to jiggle mine to get headlights and brake lights to work. Replaced the ignition switch, literally a 10 minute job, and no more jiggling. My main concern was no brake lights if I forgot to jiggle the key, plus I figured eventually jiggling would quit working.