Brake Light Problems of Volvo S70

The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S70. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake lights would remain on even when the vehicle would be turned off. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000. Updated 01/06/11. The consumer stated he repaired the vehicle by replacing the relays with two smaller relays. Updated 03/02/11.

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My ets light kept coming on. I had to stop my car in high speed traffic 10-12 times and restart it. A web search reveals that this is a frequent problem with Volvo s-70. The car suddenly loses power and will shut off if you continue to drive.

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The vehicle's turn signal, tail and brake lights are constantly blowing out. The gear shift indicator has failed 3-4 times. Problem has occurred at least 5-6 times. Dealer is unable to determine cause. Ph.

1999 Volvo S70 - continued rear brake, running light, and turn signal problems. I participated in the original recall campaign (00v405000) to replace the rear turn signal sockets and bulbs. To this day I continue to have problems with the rear turn signals, running lights, and brake lights. I frequently have problems with all of the rear lighting (brake, running, and turn signals). Recently, I found both rear turn signal and both rear brake lights were not functioning. I had to bang on the light housings to get the bulbs to make good contact with the sockets. The only relief I have found is to replace all rear bulbs every 3 months. Even then, I frequently have multiple bulb failures.

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Front and back light bulbs have been replaced, brake lights also. Electric windows and electric locks malfunctioned one time but lights continue to fail.

There have been repeated failures of light bulbs (turn signal, brake lights, headlights, etc. )-- 12 documented from dealer, another 4-6 not documented because fixed "informally" . The dealer claims the failures are due to cheap halogen bulbs now used by Volvo rather than an electrical system problem. I notice that many of the complaints filed on this make/model involve similar problems. Whether the electrical system or the bulbs are at fault, this is a significant safety problem.

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Without warning rear brake lights do not function. Had brake lights replaced. Indicator on dashboard illuminated after service was rendered to vehicle.