Service Light on Dec. 1995, 850 2.5 20V Esta

Sep 10th, 2002, 20:54

Is there anybody out there that can help me? Please!

I have my 850 serviced by my local garage who are very helpful and conveniently situated. However I have just had them carry out a second service for me and again they were unable to reset the service light. Whilst they have some diagnostic kit, it is not official Volvo kit so after the last 120,000 service it cost me £25.00 plus vat. to have it reset by a main dealer. They were unable to reset it today after the 130,000 and I do not not look forward to having to part with another £25 plus on top of their service charge, let alone the loss off working time and the hastle. The car is super!!!

Thanks for any help and advice. Graham Spite

rstrang · Sep 10th, 2002, 21:46

Try this:

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/reset.htm

Richard

Sep 20th, 2002, 15:46

Similar enquiry to 'rstrang' above. My car (850est 1996 2.5 20v) has the diagnostic socket in front of the gear lever under what appears to be a coin holder. There is no rubber plug in the dash. How do I reset the service light from the socket?

Chris_Rogers · Sep 20th, 2002, 21:19

If your a member the club has a tool for this for hire.

or you can by one from euro car parts / german & swedish about £60.

or see obd-2.com

or if you live near the South Kent Coast e-mail me and I'll reset it for you.

Regards.

Jul 28th, 2003, 02:05

Sorry, if I'm bringing back dead threads, but, does anyone know if this will work for a 1993 850?

warthog · Jul 28th, 2003, 08:46

Hi,

prior to 1996 approx fault codes and resets were mostly done via the diagnostic socket located on the lefthand side of the radiator (if looking from the front) in the engine bay. If your's has one here's what you do:

Switch ignition On
Connect fly lead to socket A7
Press the button on the top opf the multisocket 4 times - the LED should illuminate
Press button 1 time - wait for LED to illuminate
Press button 5 times - wait for LED to illuminate
Press button 1 time
LED should now flash indicating that service light is reset.
Replace flying lead in holder and tops on multisockets.

There is another possible setup for some cars in years 94-96 so if the above doesn't work please let us know.

Cheers

Brian

Jul 28th, 2003, 16:28

Alright, I'll try that if the service station wasn't able to reset it. And, if they could, I'm sure it will be going on soon enough anyways.
Thanks.

Jul 31st, 2003, 23:19

Worked!
Very simple.

Thanks for the help.

Sep 10th, 2002, 20:54	#1
Countymaps Guest Location:	Service Light on Dec. 1995, 850 2.5 20V Esta Is there anybody out there that can help me? Please! I have my 850 serviced by my local garage who are very helpful and conveniently situated. However I have just had them carry out a second service for me and again they were unable to reset the service light. Whilst they have some diagnostic kit, it is not official Volvo kit so after the last 120,000 service it cost me £25.00 plus vat. to have it reset by a main dealer. They were unable to reset it today after the 130,000 and I do not not look forward to having to part with another £25 plus on top of their service charge, let alone the loss off working time and the hastle. The car is super!!! Thanks for any help and advice. Graham Spite

Sep 10th, 2002, 21:46	#2
rstrang Junior Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2007 14:53 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reading	RE: Service Light on Dec. 1995, 850 2.5 20V Try this: http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/reset.htm Richard

Sep 20th, 2002, 15:46	#3
sag Guest Location:	RE: Service Light on Dec. 1995, 850 2.5 20V Similar enquiry to 'rstrang' above. My car (850est 1996 2.5 20v) has the diagnostic socket in front of the gear lever under what appears to be a coin holder. There is no rubber plug in the dash. How do I reset the service light from the socket?

Sep 20th, 2002, 21:19	#4
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	RE: Service Light on Dec. 1995, 850 2.5 20V If your a member the club has a tool for this for hire. or you can by one from euro car parts / german & swedish about £60. or see obd-2.com or if you live near the South Kent Coast e-mail me and I'll reset it for you. Regards.

Jul 28th, 2003, 02:05	#5
StarmanDXE Guest Location:	RE: Service Light on Dec. 1995, 850 2.5 20V Sorry, if I'm bringing back dead threads, but, does anyone know if this will work for a 1993 850?

Jul 28th, 2003, 08:46	#6
warthog VOC Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2021 14:51 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	RE: Service Light on Dec. 1995, 850 2.5 20V Hi, prior to 1996 approx fault codes and resets were mostly done via the diagnostic socket located on the lefthand side of the radiator (if looking from the front) in the engine bay. If your's has one here's what you do: Switch ignition On Connect fly lead to socket A7 Press the button on the top opf the multisocket 4 times - the LED should illuminate Press button 1 time - wait for LED to illuminate Press button 5 times - wait for LED to illuminate Press button 1 time LED should now flash indicating that service light is reset. Replace flying lead in holder and tops on multisockets. There is another possible setup for some cars in years 94-96 so if the above doesn't work please let us know. Cheers Brian __________________ Brian '96 T5 Estate Auto

Jul 28th, 2003, 16:28	#7
StarmanDXE Guest Location:	RE: Service Light on Dec. 1995, 850 2.5 20V Alright, I'll try that if the service station wasn't able to reset it. And, if they could, I'm sure it will be going on soon enough anyways. Thanks.

Jul 31st, 2003, 23:19	#8
StarmanDXE Guest Location:	RE: Service Light on Dec. 1995, 850 2.5 20V Worked! Very simple. Thanks for the help.

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