Service light reset

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 02 Aug 2005, 04:51

I read the "how to" on resetting the service light on my 96 850 and it indicates that I need the OBD II tool to do it. Well I have an OBD II tool and it doesn't seem to be able to reset the service light. The tool I have is not the cheap one either. The scanner shows no codes and nothing to reset yet the service light remains on. Any ideas?

AJU · Post by **AJU** » 02 Aug 2005, 08:51

No, not OBDII - a special volvo tool specific to reseting this light. It is only a timer - does not mean anything is wrong with your car, just that it has gone so long without being reset. Solution: either spend $180 or just accept that it will be on for 2 minutes every time you start the car. Think of it as a little game - how far can I get before the light goes off.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 02 Aug 2005, 09:05

Yea I knew there was nothing wrong with the car, it figures they would have something special you would need just to turn off the service light.

AJU · Post by **AJU** » 02 Aug 2005, 09:30

Just trying to give you extra reason to come to the dealership for service

Post by **matthew1** » 02 Aug 2005, 10:25

Some tools reset service light, some don't. You have to check the fine print when you buy the tool.

It's a Volvo-specific code, so the manufacturers must do extra work, and some/most don't.

greeselightning · Post by **greeselightning** » 03 Aug 2005, 15:50

Another option you may want to look into is finding an auto parts store or auto shop that will reset the light for you for free or for a small fee. I too have my service light on.

Didn't want to cough up the $170+ to buy a service light reset tool so I'm trying to find an auto parts store or auto shop that will help me out. I've checked AutoZone since they have a loan-a-tool program and they don't carry the service light reset tool. I'm still looking....