Hello Volvo lovers,

Im a new volvo owner, as of yesterday, a 1988 Volvo 240GL. Its my first volvo and im very excited. I have had friends that owned them and i've driven them before. Im new to this site and im ready to tackle the problems that occur with older Volvos, especially electrical issues.
We bought the car from a third party and everything seemed solid. I have had many cars and have novice expereince with working with them. There was one thing that slipped by me and that was i didnt check to see if the brake lights work. And low and belhold, they dont. I have scoured the internet and this site all day for information and knowledge about my new Volvo and i know its only the beginning.

Now to my question. I have read some info but im still confused as to what to do? Here is the deal. At purchase, the back lights worked, excluding the break lights. So through reading and tinkering, i checked all the bulbs, circuits, panels, fuses and everything seemed fine. After that the back lights did not light up, fiddled around and now only drivers side back lights work and the break lights still do not work. So i added to the problem. I need help? Please. The panels seem old but still functionary. And since both side back lights worked yesterday, im wondering what i did wrong? I have fiddled the wires and the bulb holder and nothing. I checked the circuit connector to both panels and they seemed fine but that is when the back lights went out.

Here is the funny thing, the drivers side circuit connector is fryed but that is the side that works, what gives?

Excited but confused
Rudy