Electrics: - 1998 V40 Service light Reset

hydraman · Sep 4th, 2012, 12:18

Hi Everyone
I know that there are existing threads about this but none seem to work for me.
I have done all the switching on and pushing in the odometer reset but my service light will not enter the flashing mode so no joy.
Out of frustration I went to IN-N-OUT and had a service so they could reset the light. Job done says the engineer and off I goes.
On comes the light and I return to the garage!!
Sorry says the engineer and he resets it again!
Off goes the light. O.K.
Switch off the ignition and restart the car and there it is again.
Must be your computer mate!
Thanks for nothing! 100 quid for a crap oil change and a couple of filters. Could have done it myself.
So any ideas where the service light gets its information from?
The good news is that the service light goes off after 2 mins but it is annoying every time I switch on.

m1tch1987 · Sep 4th, 2012, 12:28

Firstly welcome in

I have just found this bit of info that might be of help:

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/reset-40.shtml

Is it definatly the service light and not another engine check/ABS/fault light?

Recognized · Sep 4th, 2012, 12:38

Mine went on the other day. I started to think about resseting it, BUT it gone after I changed oil

Weird indeed...

pacman67 · Sep 4th, 2012, 22:31

On the 98 and before cars you need a reset tool, pc, or a trip to volvo, no button pressing arm waving and tounge pulling will do.

mechakev · Sep 5th, 2012, 00:09

A USB tool is a tenner off eBay.

Davie mac · Sep 5th, 2012, 09:06

just reset mine last night no probs,just held the odometer button and turned on ignition.

andyv40turbo · Sep 5th, 2012, 19:23

any links to this tool? where does it plug into the car as well???

m1tch1987 · Sep 5th, 2012, 20:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyv40turbo

any links to this tool? where does it plug into the car as well???

I am guessing it would fit into the port driver side next to where your left knee is - unless its different on earlier cars

andyv40turbo · Sep 5th, 2012, 22:39

ill have a look

hanyes manual says some button combo so ima try that too

toxophilus · Sep 6th, 2012, 08:27

Agreed, you need an OBD service light reset tool. I had a 1999 S40 which was a simple "push-the-button" job, but earlier cars need a proper reset. Draper used to do one, should be available from Draper dealers, but they're nearer £50 than £10...

I now have the Torque app on my generic smart-phone plus a bluetooth OBD sender which was £14 off eBay. Allows me to reset just about anything!

Sep 4th, 2012, 12:18	#1
hydraman New Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2012 12:07 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: irthlingborough	1998 V40 Service light Reset Hi Everyone I know that there are existing threads about this but none seem to work for me. I have done all the switching on and pushing in the odometer reset but my service light will not enter the flashing mode so no joy. Out of frustration I went to IN-N-OUT and had a service so they could reset the light. Job done says the engineer and off I goes. On comes the light and I return to the garage!! Sorry says the engineer and he resets it again! Off goes the light. O.K. Switch off the ignition and restart the car and there it is again. Must be your computer mate! Thanks for nothing! 100 quid for a crap oil change and a couple of filters. Could have done it myself. So any ideas where the service light gets its information from? The good news is that the service light goes off after 2 mins but it is annoying every time I switch on.

Sep 4th, 2012, 12:28	#2
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Firstly welcome in I have just found this bit of info that might be of help: http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/reset-40.shtml Is it definatly the service light and not another engine check/ABS/fault light? __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Sep 4th, 2012, 12:38	#3
Recognized Senior Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2019 16:53 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol	Mine went on the other day. I started to think about resseting it, BUT it gone after I changed oil Weird indeed... __________________

Sep 4th, 2012, 22:31	#4
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	On the 98 and before cars you need a reset tool, pc, or a trip to volvo, no button pressing arm waving and tounge pulling will do. __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

Sep 5th, 2012, 00:09	#5
mechakev Master Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2022 19:38 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: York	A USB tool is a tenner off eBay. __________________ '04 s60 d5 se. Brrruuuummm etc

Sep 5th, 2012, 09:06	#6
Davie mac Junior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2013 19:57 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: cumbernauld	just reset mine last night no probs,just held the odometer button and turned on ignition.

Sep 5th, 2012, 19:23	#7
andyv40turbo Senior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 16:21 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Aylsham	any links to this tool? where does it plug into the car as well??? __________________ 2008 V50 D5 SE Lux Geartronic 1998 V40 2.0t (lpt) (Previous)

Sep 5th, 2012, 22:39	#9
andyv40turbo Senior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 16:21 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Aylsham	ill have a look hanyes manual says some button combo so ima try that too __________________ 2008 V50 D5 SE Lux Geartronic 1998 V40 2.0t (lpt) (Previous)

Sep 6th, 2012, 08:27	#10
toxophilus Anti-Social Genius Last Online: Oct 9th, 2014 09:12 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnley	Agreed, you need an OBD service light reset tool. I had a 1999 S40 which was a simple "push-the-button" job, but earlier cars need a proper reset. Draper used to do one, should be available from Draper dealers, but they're nearer £50 than £10... I now have the Torque app on my generic smart-phone plus a bluetooth OBD sender which was £14 off eBay. Allows me to reset just about anything! __________________ VOC 23115 MY2002 P2 V70 D5 SE John Ellison Photography

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