1998 v70 Drive Cycle (For Inspection)

[MrAl]

You can

- put a 19mm piece of tape over the light

- Wait for my next Jersey run and I can try the AUTEL on it. Should work

Hi,

I have been using the service light as a warm up timer for winter time. I let it idle for 2 minutes
Tape is a good idea actually. So simple.
What is AUTEL?

[abscate]

OBD code reader with some software I can reset SRS lights with it, so it might do the service light, too,

[MrAl]

Hi,

Oh i see. Sounds interesting. I've gotten so used to it now though i almost look forward to seeing it

[800artfreed]

The drive cycle for 98 X70 series cars is truly a PITA. Fortunately many states allow for 1 or 2 monitors to be in a not ready state and still pass as long as the check engine light is not illuminated.

From another post about NJ inspections: "For anyone who is reading this thread here is some updates and solid information.

NJ DMV Inspection center allow 1 not ready reading if your car is year model 2001&up. (Except the catalytic system).
If its older than 2001 then you can have 2 not ready reading. again except the catalytic system."

This is similar to the Maryland requirements where I live. Volvo cars are well known to have difficulties completing their drive cycles. I recently passed with one monitor in the not ready state. Good luck.

Read more: http://www.city-data.com/forum/new-jers ... z5E0qfuaMa

[MrAl]

The drive cycle for 98 X70 series cars is truly a PITA. Fortunately many states allow for 1 or 2 monitors to be in a not ready state and still pass as long as the check engine light is not illuminated.

From another post about NJ inspections: "For anyone who is reading this thread here is some updates and solid information.

NJ DMV Inspection center allow 1 not ready reading if your car is year model 2001&up. (Except the catalytic system).
If its older than 2001 then you can have 2 not ready reading. again except the catalytic system."

This is similar to the Maryland requirements where I live. Volvo cars are well known to have difficulties completing their drive cycles. I recently passed with one monitor in the not ready state. Good luck.

Read more: http://www.city-data.com/forum/new-jers ... z5E0qfuaMa

Hi,

Yes, last time i passed with 1 monitor not ready but it is allowed 2 (1998 v70).
I think it was that vacuum thing cant remember the name of it now. That's the only thing that doesnt like to get ready on this car, it'a a true PITA. Lucky they allow that one to pass.

[abscate]

Evaporative or EVAP monitor. All the others will go ready in 50 miles or so unless there is a fault

On a P2 the evacuum controlled evap system was ditched for a pump system which is much more robust

[MrAl]

Hi,

Yes that's it thanks.
Figures they would improve it later. Too bad they didnt know what they were doing when they made this car

[abscate]

It’s a 1992 design so figure the late 80s for when Engineering was busy. One of the reasons I love European designs is that they run them so much longer than US and Asian brands so you get cool Fora people like us. The only bad place to get stuck is inthe bastard years at the end of a cycle....

[wizechatmgr]

It’s a 1992 design so figure the late 80s for when Engineering was busy. One of the reasons I love European designs is that they run them so much longer than US and Asian brands so you get cool Fora people like us. The only bad place to get stuck is inthe bastard years at the end of a cycle....

My car resembles that remark - being the build date was in December.