S60 Electrics: - Diagnostics

YellowPinkie · Dec 13th, 2009, 23:24

I posted this question yesterday and it seems to have fallen off the board, so I'll try again...probably user error!

I have the engine management light on at the moment, due to a fault with the front O2 sensor on my 2001 S60 2.4T

I plan to replace the sensor over the Christmas break as it looks like a doddle to fix, but I don't know if the engine management system has stored the fault and won't notice I've fitted the new sensor without being plugged in to the Diagnostic Tool for a manual re-set.

Will it turn the light off when I've replaced the sensor or will I have to fork out for for another session on the laptop?

davew · Dec 14th, 2009, 10:50

I cant comment on the o2 sensor, but normally when I get a fault once fixed the warning goes off. (Although it does store the code in memory)

One other option would be to buy your own code reader.

Nordic do one, "BSR PPC" which can read and reset all codes. The price goes up and down, currently I think they are around 100, but have been as low as 50 and as high as 150.

Even if you pay 100, you can have your money back after saving 2 trips to the dealer.

Also very handy to have if your car throws a hissy fit when out and about. Resetting the codes just may get you home.

Chris_Rogers · Dec 14th, 2009, 18:02

An O2 sensor code is usually reset after three drive cycles without the fault presnt.
A drive cycle is a cold start to engine at normal working temp.

User · Dec 14th, 2009, 23:04

How about other code readers like ELM 323/327 which are really cheap?
Are they compatible with Volvo S60?
I own 04 reg, so it's OBD2 compliant, isn't it?

jackass · Dec 15th, 2009, 08:14

Only the BSR PPC (and the genuine Volvo reader) will clear fault codes stored in sub-systems - even if they haven't caused a warning light to illuminate.

Generic readers may clear engine management lights but that's about it.

YellowPinkie I have a PPC and I'm based in Leighton Buzzard if you find you need to get the fault codes cleared.

YellowPinkie · Dec 15th, 2009, 08:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackass

YellowPinkie I have a PPC and I'm based in Leighton Buzzard if you find you need to get the fault codes cleared.

Thanks mate, I'll see how I get on and will give you a shout if I need to take advantage of your generous offer.

User · Dec 15th, 2009, 18:36

So has anyone tryied ELM 327 code reader on 02+ S60? If yes, what are your experiences?

Dec 13th, 2009, 23:24	#1
YellowPinkie Secret Squirrel Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2012 23:30 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northampton	Diagnostics I posted this question yesterday and it seems to have fallen off the board, so I'll try again...probably user error! I have the engine management light on at the moment, due to a fault with the front O2 sensor on my 2001 S60 2.4T I plan to replace the sensor over the Christmas break as it looks like a doddle to fix, but I don't know if the engine management system has stored the fault and won't notice I've fitted the new sensor without being plugged in to the Diagnostic Tool for a manual re-set. Will it turn the light off when I've replaced the sensor or will I have to fork out for for another session on the laptop?

Dec 14th, 2009, 10:50	#2
davew Senior Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2011 15:27 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nelson	I cant comment on the o2 sensor, but normally when I get a fault once fixed the warning goes off. (Although it does store the code in memory) One other option would be to buy your own code reader. Nordic do one, "BSR PPC" which can read and reset all codes. The price goes up and down, currently I think they are around 100, but have been as low as 50 and as high as 150. Even if you pay 100, you can have your money back after saving 2 trips to the dealer. Also very handy to have if your car throws a hissy fit when out and about. Resetting the codes just may get you home. __________________ S80 - 301 Bhp - 450Nm

Dec 15th, 2009, 08:14	#5
jackass Senior Member Last Online: May 30th, 2024 10:19 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Leighton Buzzard	Only the BSR PPC (and the genuine Volvo reader) will clear fault codes stored in sub-systems - even if they haven't caused a warning light to illuminate. Generic readers may clear engine management lights but that's about it. YellowPinkie I have a PPC and I'm based in Leighton Buzzard if you find you need to get the fault codes cleared. __________________ Current: 2017 V90 D4 Inscription, Twilight Bronze Previously: 2003 S60 D5 SE Geartronic, 16.8s @80mph

Dec 14th, 2009, 18:02	#3
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	An O2 sensor code is usually reset after three drive cycles without the fault presnt. A drive cycle is a cold start to engine at normal working temp.

Dec 14th, 2009, 23:04	#4
User New Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2010 12:29 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ireland, Dublin. View Photos By: User	How about other code readers like ELM 323/327 which are really cheap? Are they compatible with Volvo S60? I own 04 reg, so it's OBD2 compliant, isn't it?

Dec 15th, 2009, 18:36	#7
User New Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2010 12:29 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ireland, Dublin. View Photos By: User	So has anyone tryied ELM 327 code reader on 02+ S60? If yes, what are your experiences?

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