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.
Organizations Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
ASE rating of Master.
I have a 1993 Volvo and the lights on my dash suddenly came up as I was exiting the freeway. These were the lights that were on: Battery (Generator), ABS, Brake, Park Brake, and Service. The car was running fine and all. The brakes seem to be working okay and I know for certain I didn't have my E-brake on either. Can you please give me a possible solution as to what this could be? Thank you! Could this be a fuse?
Kristin
Answer Kristin,
I would guess that the charging system has stopped working. If you have a 240/940 look for a broken belt, slipping pulley, broken ground wire on the alternator, or defective alt. On a 850/960 test the alt and battery. Make sure on either that the battery cables are good, clean and tight. Check all your fuses there ia a chance of one or more being blown out.