General: 70: - light on dash

ian r thomas · Mar 1st, 2008, 15:49

Hi

just bought a S70 but there was no manual with it, does anyone know were i can get one

I have a light thats started staying on its under the the park brake light, its orange with a green triangle and some black lines, stopped at a garage and they thought it was the decent light?

Anyone any idea's if its serious or not

Thanks Ian

S60-MBS · Mar 1st, 2008, 15:58

See if this helps

http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/...98sv70_019.htm

Paul Clifton · Mar 1st, 2008, 16:04

That is the MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) and means there is a fault code posted in the on board diagnostics for the engine management system.

Malfunction indicator lamp
"If the lamp comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the engine diagnostic system has detected a possible fault in the emission control system. Although driveability may not be affected, see an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection. "

ian r thomas · Mar 1st, 2008, 16:48

Thanks everybody for the help, S60 driver thanks for those drawings but none seem to be like the light on mine

Its a orange background with a green triangle with two black lines in it, it came on after some up and down roads?

Ive done just over 150 miles in the car and it was okay except the service light stops on for a few minutes then goes off, apparantly the fomer owner got something of ebay to stop the light comming on but it did'nt work

Chris_Rogers · Mar 2nd, 2008, 09:27

Which model, year, engine?

ian r thomas · Mar 2nd, 2008, 18:08

Hi Chris

S70 SE manual
1997 P reg

2.5 turbo 20V

Chris_Rogers · Mar 2nd, 2008, 18:23

OK then the car will be OBDII compliant, a code reader can be purchased for about £30.

Here's one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/A30-EOBD-OBD2-...QQcmdZViewItem

I would suggest you invest in one and read the fault code(s). Or most garages will have the correct equipment.

If you post back the fault code information (number) we will be able to give you better informed advice.

S60-MBS · Mar 2nd, 2008, 18:36

Chris that one says..

Compatible Vehicles

Works on most CAN-BUS, OBD 2 or EOBD Vehicle worldwide.
U.S. Models - European - Japanese - Asian - German - Korean...
Acura Asuna Audi Bentley Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chevy Chrysler Citroen Daewoo Dodge Eagle Fiat Ford Geo GM GMC Honda Hummer Hyundai Infinity Isuzu Jaguar Jeep Kia Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Mazda Mercury Mini Murkur Nissan Oldsmobile Opel Peugeot Plymouth Pontiac Porsch Renault Rover Saab Saturn Scion + many more
*Not compatible with most BMW, Volvo & Subaru. Please note that this item may doesn't work with diesel vehicels.

Chris_Rogers · Mar 2nd, 2008, 18:53

Opps well spotted!

How about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAN-Bus-OBDII-...QQcmdZViewItem

ian r thomas · Mar 2nd, 2008, 21:27

ok thanks everybody for your help, i will take it to the garage tomorrow and will let you know

Yes i might purchase one of these gadgets of ebay
Thanks
Ian

Mar 1st, 2008, 15:49	#1
ian r thomas ian r thomas Last Online: Apr 8th, 2008 22:47 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: york	light on dash Hi just bought a S70 but there was no manual with it, does anyone know were i can get one I have a light thats started staying on its under the the park brake light, its orange with a green triangle and some black lines, stopped at a garage and they thought it was the decent light? Anyone any idea's if its serious or not Thanks Ian

Mar 1st, 2008, 15:58	#2
S60-MBS VOC Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 11:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ???????????????? View Photos By: S60-MBS	See if this helps http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/...98sv70_019.htm __________________

Mar 1st, 2008, 16:04	#3
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	light That is the MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) and means there is a fault code posted in the on board diagnostics for the engine management system. Malfunction indicator lamp "If the lamp comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the engine diagnostic system has detected a possible fault in the emission control system. Although driveability may not be affected, see an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection. " __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Mar 2nd, 2008, 18:36	#8
S60-MBS VOC Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 11:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ???????????????? View Photos By: S60-MBS	Chris that one says.. Compatible Vehicles Works on most CAN-BUS, OBD 2 or EOBD Vehicle worldwide. U.S. Models - European - Japanese - Asian - German - Korean... Acura Asuna Audi Bentley Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chevy Chrysler Citroen Daewoo Dodge Eagle Fiat Ford Geo GM GMC Honda Hummer Hyundai Infinity Isuzu Jaguar Jeep Kia Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Mazda Mercury Mini Murkur Nissan Oldsmobile Opel Peugeot Plymouth Pontiac Porsch Renault Rover Saab Saturn Scion + many more *Not compatible with most BMW, Volvo & Subaru. Please note that this item may doesn't work with diesel vehicels. __________________

Mar 1st, 2008, 16:48	#4
ian r thomas ian r thomas Last Online: Apr 8th, 2008 22:47 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: york	Thanks everybody for the help, S60 driver thanks for those drawings but none seem to be like the light on mine Its a orange background with a green triangle with two black lines in it, it came on after some up and down roads? Ive done just over 150 miles in the car and it was okay except the service light stops on for a few minutes then goes off, apparantly the fomer owner got something of ebay to stop the light comming on but it did'nt work

Mar 2nd, 2008, 09:27	#5
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Which model, year, engine?

Mar 2nd, 2008, 18:08	#6
ian r thomas ian r thomas Last Online: Apr 8th, 2008 22:47 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: york	Hi Chris S70 SE manual 1997 P reg 2.5 turbo 20V

Mar 2nd, 2008, 18:23	#7
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	OK then the car will be OBDII compliant, a code reader can be purchased for about £30. Here's one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/A30-EOBD-OBD2-...QQcmdZViewItem I would suggest you invest in one and read the fault code(s). Or most garages will have the correct equipment. If you post back the fault code information (number) we will be able to give you better informed advice.

Mar 2nd, 2008, 18:53	#9
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Opps well spotted! How about this one? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAN-Bus-OBDII-...QQcmdZViewItem

Mar 2nd, 2008, 21:27	#10
ian r thomas ian r thomas Last Online: Apr 8th, 2008 22:47 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: york	ok thanks everybody for your help, i will take it to the garage tomorrow and will let you know Yes i might purchase one of these gadgets of ebay Thanks Ian

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