2000 Volvo S70 Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Electrical Component Locator: Switches

SWITCHES

Component Component Location
A/C Pressure Switch (Pressostat) On right rear of engine compartment. See Figure .
Back-Up Lights Switch On transaxle.
Bonnet Alarm Switch On left front of engine compartment.
Brake Pedal Switch On bracket, above brake pedal.
Clutch Pedal Switch On bracket, above clutch pedal.
Cover Panel Locking Switch (Left/Right) At base of soft top mechanism, above respective rear inner fender.
EBD Pressure Switch Near brake master cylinder.
Handbrake Switch At base of handbrake.
Locking Arm Microswitch (Left/Right) At top of respective "A" pillar.
Lock Tensioner Arch Microswitch (Left/Right) On respective side of rear portion of soft top cover panel.
Oil Pressure Switch On left rear of engine.
Parking Brake Switch At base of parking brake lever.
Seat Belt Lock Switch (2) On respective front seat belt buckle.
Stoplight Switch On bracket, above brake pedal.
Tensioner Arch Microswitch At base of soft top mechanism, above right rear inner fender.
Throttle Mechanism Kickdown (KD) Switch On throttle body assembly.
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