It means the engine has stalled and the key is on.
its a Volvo
These are on the same fuse. Check for a blown fuse.
That is how the car communicates a transmission problem if you couldn't feel it.
No, this is not normal. You have a problem.
Do the dash lights come on now that you have put in a new fuse...Does the motor rotate or try to turn over....If not, it sounds like you have a bad ignition switch....
Dash lights and tail lights are on the same fuse.
Parking/tail/dash fuse
daytime running light module under drivers side dash
Probably the dash fuse is blown, or the dimmer switch for the dash lights is bad!
Check for a loose ground wire - sounds like lights are backfeeding searching for ground
Which lights?
If the dash lights do not come on when the key switch is turned on in a 1991 Volvo 740, it could be due to several issues. A blown fuse or a faulty ignition switch might be preventing power from reaching the dashboard. Additionally, problems with the wiring or connectors related to the instrument cluster could also be the culprit. It's advisable to check these components systematically to identify and resolve the issue.