Volvo Short Problem

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knickgnat

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1984 Volvo. Suddenly when I use my left turn signal, my battery and brake light comes on and I hear this SSSSSS noise. When I turn off the signal, everything stops. Seems to have started a day after a light rain. Is this dangerous as in starting a car fire? Thanks for any info.
 
rryan

rryan

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No, but it will burn up your electrical. system.

I'd bet you have water in one of your turn signal lights or moisture caused corrosion resulting in a short

YOu'll just have to look at them alll individually and look for a n anomoly.

IF that is not the case, you've got a short in your wiring --probably in the sterring column itself
 
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Light

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Hello Knickgnat, The '84 Volvo has a common problen with a deteriorating wiring harness. There is alot of info about it (try googling "wiring harness" + volvo + '84 + problems) This website http://www.brickboard.com has good Volvo info. Mentioned here: https://secure.brickboard.com/ARCHIVES/1998JAN/7677.shtml I hope this helps. (edited to add the part of the url that did not post completely---->) /ARCHIVES/1998JAN/7677.shtml If this doesn't work please note that I got the link from google.
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Your welcome pathfinder! two other sources I use for vehicle info are http://www.alldata.com where you can click the TSB (<i>Technical Service Bulletin</i>) and recall link on most any auto or truck.<br> When I look to buy a used car, I check out these places first to find out about any inherent problems a particular make and model has. I've never paid to read the complete bulletin as the list with summary tells alot.<br>
I also use http://www.epinions.com and read owners experience with most products.
http://www.carfax.com is another good one.<br>
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