You mean while your driving it randomly shows up? Or when you press the brake it shows up. Because thats obviously normal. Then you have press and check.

 

I said "intermittently", which means they don't always work when I hit the pedal.

 

Connector might be loose, you would have to quickly check which one when you get the light. Or the filament is weak and breaks, and rejoins when you hit a bump. That's a possibility. I don't think its anything more than that.

 

it also happens when I am parked. I can push the pedal and it will work, then push it again and it won't...... annoying.

 

so I replaced both of my brake lights and made sure the connections were good. It is still happening. Any thoughts? theories?

 

when you replaced the bulbs, did they have a copper or silver base? You should only use silver base bulbs in your Volvo, as the copper base can cause problems. It is also a good idea to use the same manufacture for ALL the bulbs, i.e Osram, Wagner, Phillips etc., etc.

Also did you check the "bulb failure" relay behind the dash? Those will give false readings from time to time also.

 

cumminbr, replace the relay in REM (rear electronic module) in the cargo compartment on the left - RMI5

I had the same problem: the fuses were ok, the connection - OK, the lamps - OK, but the message appeared time-to-time. I replaced relay and

 

could I just switch it with the rear fog light relay? I don't use that anyway

 

QUOTE (cumminbr @ Dec 10 2009, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>could I just switch it with the rear fog light relay? I don't use that anyway

yes, you can - I did it in the same way

 

ok i have a brake problem i have no brake lights i have replaced the bulbs,fuse, and the brake light switch under the sterring wheel. and still no lights and then had a tester put on everthing and the person said ther was no power getting to the back for the brake lights but i have tail lights and back up lights is there a rear brake switch or a relay switch or what is it 1995 volvo 940 turbo

 

QUOTE (sherri33 @ Dec 21 2009, 04:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>ok i have a brake problem i have no brake lights i have replaced the bulbs,fuse, and the brake light switch under the sterring wheel. and still no lights and then had a tester put on everthing and the person said ther was no power getting to the back for the brake lights but i have tail lights and back up lights is there a rear brake switch or a relay switch or what is it 1995 volvo 940 turbo

Yes, there's also relay 7/75 - check it