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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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I have a problem with my 240 volvo, 1989
all the light of the dashboard are coming on and off while driving and I don't know how to fix this problem.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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If you mean the warning lights are all flashing that's often a bad ignition switch. Not the part you see where the key fits; behind it is an electrical portion tha when it is worn out does precisely what you describe. Alternately, there could be a bad main power ground to the cluster.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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thank you, I'm gota check those
 
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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Im having the same issue. Is this an easy fix DIY? Do you know of a thread that explains this? Thanks

Originally Posted by swiftjustice44
If you mean the warning lights are all flashing that's often a bad ignition switch. Not the part you see where the key fits; behind it is an electrical portion tha when it is worn out does precisely what you describe. Alternately, there could be a bad main power ground to the cluster.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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blinking dashboard lights are usually a sign of alternator/charging problems.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Yep, mine was definitely the altrenator. i wish more people on here posted what the problem was at the end of it all.

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blinking dashboard lights are usually a sign of alternator/charging problems.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by labelsdc
Yep, mine was definitely the altrenator. i wish more people on here posted what the problem was at the end of it all.
Agreed. It would be great if everyone followed up with what fixed the problem.
 
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