AboutRay Niemi Expertise ASE Master Rated. Ask any questions about Volvo models up to 2000. Runnability, starting and charging system, diagnostic codes, brakes, front end, where to get certain parts. Should I buy this Volvo or not? I will try to answer your question and give you the knowlege to make the best decision in your case.
Experience I started working on Volvo's in 1978 at the dealer and attended all the schools and achieved a Master rating. Since 1999 I have worked at independent shops and now own my own shop.
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Expert: Ray Niemi Date: 6/18/2008 Subject: Trunk/Fuel Gauge/Brake Pedal Connection?
Question Okay, so I'm starting to think that my Volvo doesn't actually have electrical issues and its just possessed! When I press the brake pedal, the fuel gauge cuts out and plummets to empty and occasionally the trunk lid opens. I am assuming that these are all wired in a cluster somewhere in the trunk and I may have connection issues. Any light you could shed on this would be greatly appreciated!
Answer Martyn,
You need someone to look at the car when these things are happening. Find a shop that knows the Volvo and see if they can help. I am hard pressed to answer any futher since I do not know what year and model car you have. I have not seen any issue as you have in another car as of yet and I have worked on Volvo's for 30 plus years.
I do not think there are any wiring truck to fuel gauge unless some wires are damaged and shorting out. Your car has a power trunk release? On the older cars there is a button in the glove box, maybe wires are shorting as the car leans forward in a stop. Is the trunk not locking and during a stop flip open?
