removed service light bulb

Post by **phils94850** » 14 Jan 2010, 02:36

while i was attempting to repair my odometer i decided to remove the "service light" bulb. basically its annoying to me. My understanding its just a reminder to change oil ?

Anyways, on doing so and putting everything back together, before removing the insturment cluster i always had a CEL light on. Now, no CEL.

By me removing the service light bulb has that caused my CEL light not to work ?

Post by **firekiller75** » 14 Jan 2010, 06:53

I removed the service light on my '98 S70 and my check engine lights still works. Maybe you had a one-time code that cleared out. Does the check engine light come on when you turn the key to the on position?

Post by **phils94850** » 14 Jan 2010, 08:49

went out and checked.. no the CEL doesnt come on when i turn it too the "on" position..

Tractoman · Post by **Tractoman** » 14 Jan 2010, 10:21

I took out my service bulb too but the CEL still works. You may need to go back in cause it may have been knocked loose. Those are the little twist locks aren't they?

Post by **firekiller75** » 14 Jan 2010, 11:10

Yup, looks like it's time to pull the dash pad apart again!

Post by **misha** » 14 Jan 2010, 17:05

No,you don't need to pull out instrument cluster again.You can go under the wheel and remove plastic panel which is hold by 3 torx screws.After you remove it you can replace almost all instrument bulbs from underneath,except one of two bulbs for trip computer.

Post by **phils94850** » 14 Jan 2010, 17:33

i went ahead and put the service bulb back in and now the cel is working ??? oh well, ill just reset the service light and go on... thanks for all the help !!

9394volvo850s · Post by **9394volvo850s** » 14 Jan 2010, 19:06

thats odd, in both my 850 i removed the service lights and the C.E.L. lights come on when the key is turned on.

Toplights · Post by **Toplights** » 15 Jan 2010, 07:19

Its a Volvo They are all odd,no two the same.

Post by **firekiller75** » 15 Jan 2010, 08:14

Toplights wrote:Its a Volvo They are all odd,no two the same.

Well said!