Reset Service Light Volvo S40, V40

S40 and V40 (1999+)

1. Hold down the odometer button
2. Turn the ignition so all the lights come on
3. Keep holding the odometer down for 30 secs or until the service light starts flashing
4. Release the odometer button while service light flashing
5. Turn off and on again to check

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1. stavros 9:01 am on February 7th, 2009

   anyone know how to switch off the front light on a Volvo S40. there is one Trix doing that I have heard. because they are on all times.

   Thanks!

2. reply to stavros 3:39 am on March 11th, 2009

   yes, take out the daytime running lights fuse!

   but, why?? its a very good safety feature??

3. JD 3:36 am on March 16th, 2009

   The instructions are in the user manual. From memory, you place the headlight switch in the side-lights position, pull back the dipped beam stick whilst switching the ignition on, then whilst holding the stick back, move the headlight switch to either off or on.
   (apologies if that is not quite right)

4. Rodrigo 12:00 pm on August 17th, 2009

   I have a 2008 s40 does the reset service light info applies to this year and model too??

5. john 8:25 am on August 31st, 2009

   hi, i have two problems with my s reg v40. the first is that the headlight switch is not working properly. can only get headlights on when set to 0. also the dip beam switch has to be held in place to work. the second problem is the air con. just get a green flashing light. fan will not cut in. any ideas how to fix?

6. Lowell 10:46 am on September 16th, 2009

   The bright’s headlight switch: pull to you to flash your brights, brights go off when you release it, push it away from you and it locks in place, holding brights on. This is pretty much standard on all cars, all makes. (Only a few are different) Dated a girl college several years ago, going out on night, she complained her brights switch didn’t work, told her to push the switch forward, problem solved.

7. Gio 11:28 am on September 16th, 2009

   i cant find the belt for the power steering pump. does anyone know where its located?

8. KEVIN 6:03 am on October 2nd, 2009

   HIGHBEAMS WILL NOT STAY ON IN YOUR VOLVO UNLESS YOU HAVE YOUR HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN 12 O’CLOCK POSTION. THEY ONLY FLASH WHEN PUT IN DAYTIME LIGHT POSTION.

9. Lawroe 10:01 am on October 24th, 2009

   I have a S40 on a 58 plate Reset Service Remider 1st time (Thank You)

   1st Service From Volvo Dealer £276 after bartering with them they said they would do it for £160

   I got it Done at a Well reputable Garage using Genuine Volvo Parts And Fluids For £160.

10. paul 6:39 am on December 22nd, 2009

    SERVICE LIGHT RESET
    Ok I know that they say hold the trip button down for 30 seconds while you switch on the ignition – but that did not work on my v40.

    By messing about I did manage to get it to work. The lights were in the side light position (dont know if this makes any difference)
    1)with the ignition off, press the trip button and keep holding while you switch the iginition on.
    2)Release within 4 seconds and re-press and hold until the light flashes and you hear a beep. (about 10 seconds)

    Hey presto – its finally OUT.

    I hope this works for you too.

    thanks
    paul