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.
Question Hi Ray,I've a 1996 volvo 850 tdi estate.One morning got up to find the battery flat, i know the battery was good as it's 4 days old.A friend told me my brake lights were flickering on and off whilst driving, that evening the battery went flat.I recently had my hand brake adjusted and a diagnotic done but the fault returned.I parked the car up today and noticed the brake lights stayed even after the engine was turne off,till i flicked the brake pedal a couple of times.Can you help please.
John
Answer John,
What you describe sounds like the brake lights remain on and the battery goes dead because of that. So you need to see if the switch needs adjusting or replacement. Pull out the center of the switch the white plastic piece while pushing the down the pedal, then allow the pedal to push back the button and white plastic piece, that will adjust it. If still not working try s replacement switch.
