service light takes 5 mins to go out 855 T-5 RHD auto

Post by **charlyW** » 24 Apr 2010, 13:27

Does the service light on the 850 T-5 series take a while to go out ? Mine can take 5 mins before it will go out then other times it goes out instantly

Post by **jblackburn** » 24 Apr 2010, 13:33

It's supposed to take 2 minutes. On a 97 or 98, it can't be reset except by a special tool or the dealer scan tool.

I took my bulb out when I changed the dash bulbs and smashed it. Stupid annoying piece of junk

IgotaLemon · Post by **IgotaLemon** » 24 Apr 2010, 13:34

I believe it is a standard feature on all volvo's to have the service light come on after so many miles. There is a posting which refers to reseting the service light so it will not come on anymore. maybe you should look for that posting, good luck.

Post by **charlyW** » 24 Apr 2010, 13:57

I'll take a look it does go out eventually tomorrow I will time how long it takes to go out so if its within the alloted time then thats ok and I will look up how to reset it once and for all

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 24 Apr 2010, 23:39

reset it once and for all

The way I do that is to remove the lamp, throw it down the street, and then go stomp on it until it is in pieces to make sure it can never come back.

...Lee

lienmarine · Post by **lienmarine** » 25 Apr 2010, 01:02

I think it's any of the OBD II Volvos that need the special dealer reset. My 96 needed it. I just swing by the dealer and have them reset it for free. Problem solved for 5000 more miles.

Post by **egads** » 25 Apr 2010, 01:23

Service Light Reset (From the repair database)

eVolv · Post by **eVolv** » 25 Apr 2010, 01:31

Removing the bulb sounds like the best way to me. lol

whoa · Post by **whoa** » 25 Apr 2010, 08:38

But save the bulb! If you break it you'll need it tomorrow.

Post by **jblackburn** » 25 Apr 2010, 10:18

Ozark Lee wrote:The way I do that is to remove the lamp, throw it down the street, and then go stomp on it until it is in pieces to make sure it can never come back.

LOL I'm glad to see someone else enjoyed smashing it