Driver Information Messages !

Stone Free · Sep 3rd, 2011, 11:47

Talking to a neighbour who is looking to purchase a V70 diesel. A question he asked was: Is it possible for a vendor to clear any Driver Information Message faults (when the faults havent been repaired) to then make it appear there's no problems with the vehicle on a test drive ?

adamr8965 · Sep 3rd, 2011, 12:06

Simply answer yes it is.
It all depends on the fault though. SRS Airbags faults would come on pretty quick if they was a problem.

Auto gear box faults you can clear and could stay off for days even weeks before they come back on.

You would need Volvo Vida Vidas Vct 2000 etc to clear some of the fault codes. Some can be done with a normal reader.

Hope this helps.

Stone Free · Sep 3rd, 2011, 15:46

Many Thanks. I did wonder, as I recall when viewing my D5 first time around the nearside H7 bulb didnt seem to be lit, but thought nothing of it. Lo & behold 24 hours after getting it home the DIM tells me it need replacing.

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Stone Free VOC Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 14:12 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Llanddulas	Driver Information Messages ! Talking to a neighbour who is looking to purchase a V70 diesel. A question he asked was: Is it possible for a vendor to clear any Driver Information Message faults (when the faults havent been repaired) to then make it appear there's no problems with the vehicle on a test drive ?

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adamr8965 Master Member Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 09:43 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Driffield	Simply answer yes it is. It all depends on the fault though. SRS Airbags faults would come on pretty quick if they was a problem. Auto gear box faults you can clear and could stay off for days even weeks before they come back on. You would need Volvo Vida Vidas Vct 2000 etc to clear some of the fault codes. Some can be done with a normal reader. Hope this helps. __________________ 2005 55Reg V70 2.4 T5 Manual Ex Police. 1998 S40 2.0 CD. Work runabout

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Stone Free VOC Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 14:12 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Llanddulas	Driver Information Messages ! Many Thanks. I did wonder, as I recall when viewing my D5 first time around the nearside H7 bulb didnt seem to be lit, but thought nothing of it. Lo & behold 24 hours after getting it home the DIM tells me it need replacing.

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