How are Brake Light Switches installed and adjusted on Volvo 740?

The switch for the brake lights is located at the brake pedal which engages and turns on the lights as the pedal moves from its rest position. In order to remove the switch, you first remove the soundproofing, then the electrical connectors at the switch and the locknut is unscrewed to take out the switch. For installation, put the new switch in place, install the locknut and reconnect the electric connectors. After fitting the new switch, it will need to be adjusted so that the brake lights are activated when the brake pedal is depressed about 3/8 - 1/2 inches (8-14mm).

What are Brake Light Switches, and How to locate, remove, and adjust them on Volvo V40?

The stop light switch is provided on the pedal bracket behind the facia, models with cruise control have two switches on the brake pedal, the upper one is the stop light switch, and no vacuum pipe is connected. To remove it, undo the retaining screws, which the lower screw is behind a trim cap, and remove the driver's side lower panel from the facia with the wiring connector from the footwell light. After removing the wiring connector, unscrew the switch and remove it from the bracket. For refitting and for adjustment, gently push the switch in position in the pedal mounting bracket. Use a continuity tester across the switch terminals screwing the switch in until you get an open circuit and check it gently depress the pedal to check continuity after about 5 or so mm of travel. Adjust the switch accordingly to achieve proper operation because the anti-lock braking system performance may be impacted due to incorrect adjustment. If a continuity tester is not available, the adjustment can be checked by reconnecting the switch and having an assistant watch the stop-lights with the ignition switched on. After correctly adjusting the stop-light switch, attach the wiring connector and refit the panel to the facia making sure the switch for stop-lights works properly before using the vehicle.

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- S80 | 2007-2016 | 3.2, T5, T5 Platinum, T6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- V70 | 2008-2010 | 3.2 | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- XC70 | 2008-2016 | 3.2, T5, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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- Other Name: Stop Light Switch; Brake Light Switches; Brake Light Switch; Stoplamp Switch
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- 240 | 1990-1993 | Base, DL, GL, SE | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- 242 | 1984 | DL, GLT | 4 Cyl 2.1 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- 244 | 1984-1989 | Base, DL, GL, Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.1 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.4 L DIESEL
- 245 | 1984-1989 | Base, DL, GL | 4 Cyl 2.1 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.4 L DIESEL
- 740 | 1985-1992 | Base, GL, GLE, T | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.4 L DIESEL
- 760 | 1984-1990 | Base, GLE | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.4 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- 780 | 1987-1991 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- 850 | 1993-1995 | Base, GLT, T-5R, Turbo | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- 940 | 1991-1994 | Base, GL, GLE, SE, T | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- 960 | 1992-1994 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
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- Other Name: Switch; Brake Light Switches; Brake Light Switch; Stoplamp Switch
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- C30 | 2008-2013 | T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- C70 | 2006-2013 | T5 | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- S40 | 2005-2011 | 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- S60 | 2011-2017 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Inscription Platinum, T5 Inscription Premier, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T5 R-Design Special Edition, T6, T6 Platinum, T6 Polestar, T6 Premier Plus, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S60 Cross Country | 2016-2017 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- S80 | 2007-2016 | 3.2, T5, T5 Platinum, T6, V8 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
- V50 | 2005-2011 | 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- V60 | 2015-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- V70 | 2008-2010 | 3.2 | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- XC60 | 2010-2017 | 3.2, 3.2 R-Design, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6, T6 Dynamic, T6 Inscription, T6 Ocean Race, T6 Platinum, T6 Premier, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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- Other Name: Switch; Brake Light Switches; Parking Brake Switch, Release Switch
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- S60 | 2014-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Inscription Platinum, T5 Inscription Premier, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T5 R-Design Special Edition, T6, T6 Platinum, T6 Polestar, T6 Premier Plus, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S60 Cross Country | 2016-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- S80 | 2014-2016 | 3.2, T5, T5 Platinum, T6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- V60 | 2015-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- V60 Cross Country | 2015-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- XC60 | 2014-2017 | 3.2, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6, T6 Dynamic, T6 Inscription, T6 Ocean Race, T6 Platinum, T6 Premier, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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- S60 Cross Country | 2016-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- V60 | 2015-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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- C40 Recharge | 2022 | Ultimate | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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- Other Name: Switch; Brake Light Switches
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- S60 | 2011-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Inscription Platinum, T5 Inscription Premier, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T5 R-Design Special Edition, T6, T6 Platinum, T6 Polestar, T6 Premier Plus, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S60 Cross Country | 2016-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- S80 | 2007-2010 | 3.2, T6, V8 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
- V60 | 2015 | T5, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- V70 | 2008-2010 | 3.2 | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- XC60 | 2010-2017 | 3.2, 3.2 R-Design, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6, T6 Dynamic, T6 Inscription, T6 Ocean Race, T6 Platinum, T6 Premier, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- XC70 | 2008-2013 | 3.2, T6 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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- S60 | 2011-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Inscription Platinum, T5 Inscription Premier, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T5 R-Design Special Edition, T6, T6 Platinum, T6 Polestar, T6 Premier Plus, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S60 Cross Country | 2016-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- S80 | 2011-2013 | 3.2, T6 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- V60 | 2015 | T5, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- V60 Cross Country | 2015 | T5 | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- V70 | 2008-2010 | 3.2 | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- XC60 | 2010-2017 | 3.2, 3.2 R-Design, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6, T6 Dynamic, T6 Inscription, T6 Ocean Race, T6 Platinum, T6 Premier, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- XC70 | 2008-2013 | 3.2, T6 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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- S40 | 2000-2004 | Base, LSE | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
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- C70 | 2001-2004 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- S60 | 2001-2009 | 2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, AWD, Base, T5 | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- S80 | 1999-2006 | 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, 2.9, T6, T6 Premier | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
- V70 | 2001-2007 | 2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, AWD, Base, R, T5, X/C | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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- C30 | 2008-2013 | T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- C70 | 2006-2013 | T5 | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- XC90 | 2006-2014 | 2.5T, 3.2, 3.2 R-Design, V8, V8 Ocean Race, V8 Sport | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Stop Light Switch; Brake Light Switches; Sensor, Stoplamp Switch
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- C40 Recharge | 2022 | Ultimate | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- XC40 | 2019-2023 | B4 Plus, B4 Ultimate, B5 Core, B5 Plus, B5 Ultimate, T4 Inscription, T4 Momentum, T4 R-Design, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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- C70 | 2002-2004 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- S60 | 2001-2009 | 2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, AWD, Base, T5 | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- S80 | 2000-2006 | 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, 2.9, T6, T6 Premier | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
- V70 | 2001-2007 | 2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, AWD, Base, R, T5, X/C | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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- 850 | 1996-1997 | Base, GLT, R, T-5, Turbo | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- 940 | 1995 | Base, T | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- 960 | 1995-1997 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
- C70 | 1998-2004 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- S40 | 2000-2004 | Base, LSE | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
- S70 | 1998-2000 | AWD, Base, GLT, GLT SE, T5 | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- S90 | 1998 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
- V40 | 2000-2004 | Base, LSE | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
- V70 | 1998-2004 | 2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, AWD, Base, GLT, GLT SE, R AWD, T5, X/C AWD, X/C AWD SE | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- V90 | 1998 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
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- S60 | 2019-2023 | B5 Core, B5 Inscription, B5 Momentum, B5 Plus, B5 R-Design, B5 Ultimate, Recharge R-Design, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Inscription, T8 Polestar, T8 R-Design, T8 Recharge Core, T8 Recharge Inscription, T8 Recharge Plus, T8 Recharge Polestar, T8 Recharge R-Design, T8 Recharge R-Design Expression, T8 Recharge Ultimate | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- S90 | 2017-2023 | B6 Inscription, B6 Momentum, B6 Plus, B6 R-Design, B6 Ultimate, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Inscription, T8 Momentum, T8 R-Design, T8 Recharge Inscription, T8 Recharge R-Design, T8 Recharge Ultimate | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- V60 | 2019-2021 | T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Polestar, T8 Recharge Polestar | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- V60 Cross Country | 2020-2021 | T5 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- V90 | 2019-2021 | T6 Inscription, T6 R-Design | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- V90 Cross Country | 2017-2022 | B6, T5, T6, T6 Ocean Race | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- XC60 | 2018-2023 | B5 Core, B5 Inscription, B5 Momentum, B5 Plus, B5 R-Design, B5 Ultimate, B6 Inscription, B6 R-Design, B6 Ultimate, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Inscription, T8 Momentum, T8 Polestar, T8 R-Design, T8 Recharge Core, T8 Recharge Inscription, T8 Recharge Inscription Expression, T8 Recharge Plus, T8 Recharge Polestar, T8 Recharge R-Design, T8 Recharge Ultimate | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- XC90 | 2016-2023 | B5 Core, B5 Plus, B6 Core, B6 Plus, B6 Ultimate, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 First Edition, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Inscription, T8 Momentum, T8 R-Design, T8 Recharge Core, T8 Recharge Inscription, T8 Recharge Inscription Expression, T8 Recharge Plus, T8 Recharge R-Design, T8 Recharge Ultimate | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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- Other Name: Sensor; Brake Light Switches; Stoplamp Switch
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- V90 | 2018 | T5 Inscription, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 R-Design | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- XC60 | 2018-2019 | T8 Inscription, T8 Momentum, T8 R-Design | 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- XC90 | 2016-2019 | T8 Excellence, T8 Inscription, T8 Momentum, T8 R-Design | 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Fits the following Volvo Models:
- 850 | 1993-1997 | Base, GLT, R, T-5, T-5R, Turbo | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- C70 | 1998-2004 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- S70 | 1998-2000 | AWD, Base, GLT, GLT SE, T5 | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- S90 | 1998 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
- V70 | 1998-2004 | 2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, AWD, Base, GLT, GLT SE, R AWD, T5, X/C AWD, X/C AWD SE | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- V90 | 1998 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
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Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S80 | 1999-2000 | 2.9, T6 | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS

Volvo Brake Light Switches

Volvo Brake Light Switches immediately activate the brake lamps in the rear, alerting traffic and minimizing the risk of rear-end collisions when the driver is pedaling on the brake pedal. Volvo began building vehicles in 1927 in Gothenburg and has expanded into a global manufacturer of cars, trucks, and buses, with an ever-strong emphasis on safety and clean Scandinavian design. The company pioneered the three-point seat belt, integrates reliable braking systems, and continues to explore electric powertrains that balance performance and environmental care. Simple controls for everything inside every Volvo give comfort and confidence, and the commitment to durability means owners can clock up high mileage with confidence. This heritage of innovation makes for the perfect backdrop for Brake Light Switches as it protects the occupants every time the car slows down. Brake Light Switches from Volvo feature a small plunger structure next to the brake pedal that trips an electrical circuit the moment the pedal moves forward, sending current only to the brake lamps and keeping the wiring for the brake lights separate from other lighting controls. The switch remains easy to get to, so checks are easy to make if lamps ever fail to light. Because it is an independent system, the heat load on dash electronics is low, maintaining long-term reliability throughout the entire Volvo range. Regular attention to these Brake Light Switches ensures that deceleration signals remain crisp in city traffic, in the dark, and in foul weather.

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Volvo Brake Light Switches Parts and Q&A

Stoplamp Switch
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Q: How are Brake Light Switches installed and adjusted on Volvo 740?
A:
The switch for the brake lights is located at the brake pedal which engages and turns on the lights as the pedal moves from its rest position. In order to remove the switch, you first remove the soundproofing, then the electrical connectors at the switch and the locknut is unscrewed to take out the switch. For installation, put the new switch in place, install the locknut and reconnect the electric connectors. After fitting the new switch, it will need to be adjusted so that the brake lights are activated when the brake pedal is depressed about 3/8 - 1/2 inches (8-14mm).
Parking Brake Warning Switch
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Q: What are Brake Light Switches, and How to locate, remove, and adjust them on Volvo V40?
A:
The stop light switch is provided on the pedal bracket behind the facia, models with cruise control have two switches on the brake pedal, the upper one is the stop light switch, and no vacuum pipe is connected. To remove it, undo the retaining screws, which the lower screw is behind a trim cap, and remove the driver's side lower panel from the facia with the wiring connector from the footwell light. After removing the wiring connector, unscrew the switch and remove it from the bracket. For refitting and for adjustment, gently push the switch in position in the pedal mounting bracket. Use a continuity tester across the switch terminals screwing the switch in until you get an open circuit and check it gently depress the pedal to check continuity after about 5 or so mm of travel. Adjust the switch accordingly to achieve proper operation because the anti-lock braking system performance may be impacted due to incorrect adjustment. If a continuity tester is not available, the adjustment can be checked by reconnecting the switch and having an assistant watch the stop-lights with the ignition switched on. After correctly adjusting the stop-light switch, attach the wiring connector and refit the panel to the facia making sure the switch for stop-lights works properly before using the vehicle.