Ongoing issues with my ride.....in adition to central locking still not cooperating....(couldn't find the relay) I've now noticed that ONLY when I open my doors do the overhead or map lights not come on....so...checked the switch to set on the "door" setting...done....lights work fine all other times....all other lights that correspond with opening the doors work fine...what am I missing?

 

The switch that triggers the lights to go on when the door is open may have died or is shorting out. The problem could also be the wiring going to and from the switch.

 

just looked at your photos of the silver bullet god that is the worst case of rust i have ever seen on a volvo and ive had a few, i take it its been parked in the ocean most of its life .on a lighter note you are one brave person to try and save her well i think brave is the right word ,well best of luck keep us posted.

 

Thats is typical NEW JERSEY Rust. I have been there and done that already. Thats why I am glad I am in FLORIDA now.

 

Yeah that went no where fast. I did do some patchwork just no one fell through the floor. If you read the second post from the top I had to abandon all hope of saving that car. She did pass her upcoming inspection, so she is set for another two years. I haven't driven the car in awhile because I'm at college with the newer car.

Tech, typical is right. The fact that the car is an 85 really doesn't help both because that was when they switched rust proofing techniques and before they started using galvanized steel.

 

I had my Toyota truck up there and almost lost half the Bed due to JERSEY RUST!!!