service reminder reset

Krikkit · Post by **Krikkit** » 07 May 2005, 13:10

Is it possible to reset the service reminder light?
I have an OBD II reader, using the 'erase' function doesn't reset the service reminder. I saw on the brickboard that only a Volvo Scan Tool can reset it. (www.brickboard.com/ARCHIVES/1998JAN/7733.shtml)

also, where can I get a decent service manual at a reasonable price?

1997 850 2.4 non-turbo wagon

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 07 May 2005, 14:51

The OBD11 doesn't reset the service light. There is an aftermarket tool that as I recall sells for about $200

Post by **matthew1** » 07 May 2005, 15:09

Depends on the OBDII device. I have PC software (and a cable of course) that does reset the service light. However, the software is very complex, and I strongly recommend finding another vendor -- even if I could remember the name of the software.

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 07 May 2005, 19:55

I checked with Matthew and the software is by Alex Pepper and can be found at http://www.obd-2.com/

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 08 May 2005, 11:42

Jot wrote:I checked with Matthew and the software is by Alex Pepper and can be found at http://www.obd-2.com/

Check out http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/reset.htm. I had an 850 and have a V70. It works for me.

Krikkit · Post by **Krikkit** » 08 May 2005, 16:59

I don't see anything there that applies to a '97 850, only '94-95 and some '96. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place.

Razor850 · Post by **Razor850** » 25 May 2005, 21:36

try this ,it is easy to make
http://www.volvospeed.com/850slight.php

wot · Post by **wot** » 25 May 2005, 23:22

Does anyone knows if the Iscan works good for a 98 S70 ? is it expensive ? Looks like it is the most similar to the Volvo scan tool, it can even clear codes and hopefully reset the service reminder light.

andrew · Post by **andrew** » 26 May 2005, 10:35

i have the volvo 850 t5 auto and no matter were i search my car has no diagnostic units. i have even gone as far as to check next to the water resevoir for any sighn of empty plugs were it might have once been yet still no diagnosis units.

any other suggestions of how to turn of the service lights would be appreciated.