Volvo Repair: Back up lights, front parking lights, fuse box, position switch


Question
I have a 1993 240. The back-up lights and front parking lights are not working. Directional lights do. I cannot find a fuse that covers these lights in the fuse box. Is there a fuse in a different location? Any other possible causes? Thanks for your help

Answer
There are fuses behind the ashtray in the center console on early 90's volvos.  Can't remeber on the 200's, I know for sure on the 700's and 900's.  Back up lights, be sure to check the gear selector position switch that activates the lights.  Front parking lights, be sure to check the light switch.  Check the bulbs first though.  I know that bulbs don't usually go at the same time but those are the kind of lights you don't check alot and perhaps they went one at a time but no one said anything to you until both of them were out.  Hope that helps.

James