Engine Service Amber light

Big Al1304 · Mar 21st, 2020, 22:11

Hi all,

The wife came back from shopping today and she said that warning symbol on the dash was coming on every 4 to 5 secs. So i have been out to look at the message display and it did display regular service. So i reset that using the known procedure, but now the message display says Engine Service required and whilst the engine is ticking over the warning triangle symbol on the dash flickers amber, i can't seem to clear it. Any help would be appreciated.

Regards

Alan & Nicola.

gmonag · Mar 22nd, 2020, 12:22

The warning triangle just tells you that there is a fault code. You need to read that code (DTC) to find out what is wrong.
Try to find a garage or friend that has VIDA to get the best information.

Big Al1304 · Mar 23rd, 2020, 00:50

Hi Gmonag,

I have plugged my Autel into the car, and there were no codes to clear. So i am a little stumped on this one now.

Regards

Alan & Nicola

SwissXC90 · Mar 23rd, 2020, 10:09

You may have a faulty instrument cluster. Not uncommon.

These guys can repair it for a very reasonable price:
https://volvodiagnostic.com/shop/index.php

For the very nominal price he charges, it is worth sending to him for a checkover. It would eliminate the cluster as an issue if he says no faults found.

oragex · Mar 23rd, 2020, 11:11

Taken from forums, I've put down a list with possible causes for this message. Again, it's a compilation from several forum topics.

Early cars (01-02) had problematic throttle body units (Magneti Marelli). On manual cars, test the clutch pedal position sensor. On all cars, test the VVT solenoid(s), inspect all turbo pipes (for turbo engines), check the brake pedal position sensor (at the booster), the PCV system (the ‘glove’ test), you may also see a accelerator pedal sensor code but it may not be relevant. One owner reported the message disappeared after he replaced the oil filler cap on top of the engine – try first replacing its seal, I’ve used a seal from the local hardware that fitted. May also remove the ECM modules and look for corrosion at their connectors (special tool needed to release the modules). On D5 diesel engines (Europe, Australia), check turbo hoses, DPF, fuel filter.

All this is on a blog I'm building https://volvos60xc70xc90buyersguide.home.blog
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Big Al1304 · Mar 25th, 2020, 15:48

Cheers guys,

I will check all the mentioned fixes.

Regards

Alan & Nicola

Mar 21st, 2020, 22:11	#1
Big Al1304 Junior Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2021 11:42 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Swansea	Engine Service Amber light Hi all, The wife came back from shopping today and she said that warning symbol on the dash was coming on every 4 to 5 secs. So i have been out to look at the message display and it did display regular service. So i reset that using the known procedure, but now the message display says Engine Service required and whilst the engine is ticking over the warning triangle symbol on the dash flickers amber, i can't seem to clear it. Any help would be appreciated. Regards Alan & Nicola.

Mar 22nd, 2020, 12:22	#2
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	The warning triangle just tells you that there is a fault code. You need to read that code (DTC) to find out what is wrong. Try to find a garage or friend that has VIDA to get the best information. __________________ Greg

Mar 23rd, 2020, 10:09	#4
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	You may have a faulty instrument cluster. Not uncommon. These guys can repair it for a very reasonable price: https://volvodiagnostic.com/shop/index.php For the very nominal price he charges, it is worth sending to him for a checkover. It would eliminate the cluster as an issue if he says no faults found. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Mar 23rd, 2020, 11:11	#5
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Taken from forums, I've put down a list with possible causes for this message. Again, it's a compilation from several forum topics. Early cars (01-02) had problematic throttle body units (Magneti Marelli). On manual cars, test the clutch pedal position sensor. On all cars, test the VVT solenoid(s), inspect all turbo pipes (for turbo engines), check the brake pedal position sensor (at the booster), the PCV system (the ‘glove’ test), you may also see a accelerator pedal sensor code but it may not be relevant. One owner reported the message disappeared after he replaced the oil filler cap on top of the engine – try first replacing its seal, I’ve used a seal from the local hardware that fitted. May also remove the ECM modules and look for corrosion at their connectors (special tool needed to release the modules). On D5 diesel engines (Europe, Australia), check turbo hoses, DPF, fuel filter. All this is on a blog I'm building https://volvos60xc70xc90buyersguide.home.blog . __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c Last edited by oragex; Mar 23rd, 2020 at 11:14.

Mar 23rd, 2020, 00:50	#3
Big Al1304 Junior Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2021 11:42 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Swansea	Hi Gmonag, I have plugged my Autel into the car, and there were no codes to clear. So i am a little stumped on this one now. Regards Alan & Nicola

Mar 25th, 2020, 15:48	#6
Big Al1304 Junior Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2021 11:42 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Swansea	Cheers guys, I will check all the mentioned fixes. Regards Alan & Nicola

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