service light reset

MissSpentYouth · Dec 2nd, 2017, 09:54

Sorry no doubt this has been covered before but I cant find it

On 96, 97, 98 reg V70's I cant reset the service light.

I can use Vida on 99 on or just do the ign to pos1 push and hold the dash button then ign to pos 2 .....

On earlier cars you can use that jumper wire in the engine bay faf

But these cars in the middle are a problem, the dash button reset method doesn't work, I can log in and read codes etc with a Worth scan tool but it wont let me reset the service light

Anyone know a cheap tool that can do this or some other means ? I am handy with electronics so knocking something up would also be an option ?

thanks Ben

christheancient · Dec 2nd, 2017, 10:35

Try this...

Ignition OFF
Press in and hold the reset button for the trip odometer
Turn the ignition on
Continue to hold the reset button for 10 seconds - then the SRL will flash
Release the Reset button no later than 4 seconds after the lamp started to flash.

volvoid · Dec 2nd, 2017, 11:18

How to do this with an 850 2.0litre ? M-reg ?

DunkinBiskits · Dec 3rd, 2017, 19:37

you need VolFCR or the service light wand for this era. not sure about the '94

MissSpentYouth · Dec 3rd, 2017, 21:36

Thanks for that Dunkin £105 plus VAT will think about buying it

It doesn't specify what lead you need to use with it implying any old USB lead will do, have you any experience of what leads work / dont work ?

Bigfella666 · Dec 4th, 2017, 00:10

Any old lead will not do and I recall some members have had hassle with leads said to work which do not.

I paid around £12 -15 for my on Amazon, recall it is marked VAG on the label and blue in colour, Far East of course and took a week to arrive.

Sorry 😐 to be of limited assistance

ASt85 · Dec 4th, 2017, 00:10

This method worked for my 1994 850
http://www.volvospeed.com/850slight.php

DunkinBiskits · Dec 4th, 2017, 21:45

youll need an FTDI 232RL cable. i did have a zip file of Vol FCR, struggling to locate it though

if i find it ill PM you and send you a copy. i got it free so no harm in passing it on. Im sure if you put the feelers out on here for the setup file itll surface, or even for someone sort of local to meet up and use theirs.

cable:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FTDI-FT23...YAAOSwkX1Zcdrk

doingitsideways · Dec 5th, 2017, 00:33

Vagcom is the cable you want, loads on ebay, think I paid about a fiver for mine.

There's a free "Trial" version of Vol-Fcr available that will cover most things, just won't let you read live data or time a TDi.

Dunc:
From memory, FCR looks for your hard drive's serial number as it's security.
Someone helpfully changed my hard drive's serial number to match

DunkinBiskits · Dec 6th, 2017, 17:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by doingitsideways

Dunc:
From memory, FCR looks for your hard drive's serial number as it's security.
Someone helpfully changed my hard drive's serial number to match

it had a readme with directions to do that in it. took me 5 mins to sort, that included setting port to ComPort 1

Dec 2nd, 2017, 09:54	#1
MissSpentYouth Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2022 09:26 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: stroud	service light reset Sorry no doubt this has been covered before but I cant find it On 96, 97, 98 reg V70's I cant reset the service light. I can use Vida on 99 on or just do the ign to pos1 push and hold the dash button then ign to pos 2 ..... On earlier cars you can use that jumper wire in the engine bay faf But these cars in the middle are a problem, the dash button reset method doesn't work, I can log in and read codes etc with a Worth scan tool but it wont let me reset the service light Anyone know a cheap tool that can do this or some other means ? I am handy with electronics so knocking something up would also be an option ? thanks Ben

Dec 2nd, 2017, 10:35	#2
christheancient Aged Volvo Lover Last Online: Sep 16th, 2021 10:19 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: A place in mendip-land famous for its cheese - and its gorge	Try this... Ignition OFF Press in and hold the reset button for the trip odometer Turn the ignition on Continue to hold the reset button for 10 seconds - then the SRL will flash Release the Reset button no later than 4 seconds after the lamp started to flash. __________________ Our children don't inherit the world from us. We are borrowing it from them.

Dec 2nd, 2017, 11:18	#3
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	How to do this with an 850 2.0litre ? M-reg ? __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Dec 3rd, 2017, 19:37	#4
DunkinBiskits Master Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2024 13:30 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Merseyside	you need VolFCR or the service light wand for this era. not sure about the '94 __________________ https://www.facebook.com/VolvoComposites/ Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall Torque is how far you take the wall with you

Dec 4th, 2017, 00:10	#7
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	This method worked for my 1994 850 http://www.volvospeed.com/850slight.php __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto Last edited by ASt85; Dec 4th, 2017 at 00:13.

Dec 3rd, 2017, 21:36	#5
MissSpentYouth Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2022 09:26 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: stroud	Thanks for that Dunkin £105 plus VAT will think about buying it It doesn't specify what lead you need to use with it implying any old USB lead will do, have you any experience of what leads work / dont work ?

Dec 4th, 2017, 00:10	#6
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	Any old lead will not do and I recall some members have had hassle with leads said to work which do not. I paid around £12 -15 for my on Amazon, recall it is marked VAG on the label and blue in colour, Far East of course and took a week to arrive. Sorry 😐 to be of limited assistance

Dec 4th, 2017, 21:45	#8
DunkinBiskits Master Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2024 13:30 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Merseyside	youll need an FTDI 232RL cable. i did have a zip file of Vol FCR, struggling to locate it though if i find it ill PM you and send you a copy. i got it free so no harm in passing it on. Im sure if you put the feelers out on here for the setup file itll surface, or even for someone sort of local to meet up and use theirs. cable: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FTDI-FT23...YAAOSwkX1Zcdrk __________________ https://www.facebook.com/VolvoComposites/ Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall Torque is how far you take the wall with you Last edited by DunkinBiskits; Dec 4th, 2017 at 21:48.

Dec 5th, 2017, 00:33	#9
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Vagcom is the cable you want, loads on ebay, think I paid about a fiver for mine. There's a free "Trial" version of Vol-Fcr available that will cover most things, just won't let you read live data or time a TDi. Dunc: From memory, FCR looks for your hard drive's serial number as it's security. Someone helpfully changed my hard drive's serial number to match __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

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