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DavidsVolvo
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Resetting service light

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I have a 1998 V70 FWD and a 1999 V70 XC. Both cars have the service light on for the first 2 minutes. I have a OBD-II high end diagnostic instrument by AUTEL. I can even select the exact Volvo year, type engine etc. But no where does it allow me to rest the service light. How do I do this?
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By the dealer or the correct tool
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Post by jonesboy1983 »

It's also not too hard to take out the dash panel and just remove the bulb. IPD has a video on it for replacing the bulbs.
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Post by erikv11 »

+14,000: remove the bulb!
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AND THEN SMASH IT!
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The simplest solution:

Cut a piece of black electrical tape about 3/4" by 3/4" and place it over the light.
I did that many many years ago and never look back.
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cn90 wrote:The simplest solution:

Cut a piece of black electrical tape about 3/4" by 3/4" and place it over the light.
I did that many many years ago and never look back.
The Homer Simpson method ;)
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Except Homer would put tape over the whole instrument cluster ;-)
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Post by BEJinFbk »

Yeah, the '98 needs a tool, but it's an exception.
You should be able to reset the '99 pretty easily.
Key turns and button pushes, isn't it?
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Post by abscate »

On the 1999

Ignition off.
Press in trip odometer reset button.
Switch on ignition.
Continue pressing in the reset button for 10 seconds. (Sing one third of the "Final Jeopardy" theme
Release reset button within 4 seconds.
Cut a piece of black electrical tape about 3/4" by 3/4" and place it over the light
Horrible advice, Shirley....

It's 19mm x19mm, and the electrical tape colour must match the body exterior, of course.
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