First of all Hello from Dublin, Ireland!

I have a 1999 S40 2.0 Auto. About two weeks ago, and for no particular reason, the brake lights on the car stopped working. This includes the higher central brake light btw.

I have checked all bulbs and they appear to be fine. I have also checked the fuses and again they are fine too.

During my testing, the lights did come on - but then - just when I thought they were fixed - they would go off and remain off once more.

The car is due to be left in at a main Volvo dealer on Tuesday, but I would rather solve the problem without the huge money I suspect they will ask for!

Could the problem be with a Brake Light Switch? Is there such a thing on this car, and if so, where is it located? Is it possible to be fixed without a computer being attached? Anyone come by loose connections on their S40s before?

Anyway, thanks in advance!

Irish

 

Welcome aboard.

I missed this one earlier but yes, there is a brake light switch on the S40. It is mounted on a bracket in front of the pedal. Remove the panel under the dash, depress the brake pedal and push the switch forwards by preesing on the electrical connector. You should hear some clicks as the switch goes forward. Release the brake pedal and the switch should be adjusted.