Repair 7

How to Turn Off the Service Light on a 1998 Volvo S70

The On-Board Diagnostics computer on your 1998 Volvo S70 receives trouble codes from sensors throughout the vehicle. It also keeps track of when your car needs regular maintenance such as oil changes and tune-ups. When the service light shows up on your instrument panel, its time for a servicing. Service the car before manually resetting and turning off the service engine light. Its a quick fix on a Volvo, requiring no special tools and only a few moments of your time.

Instructions

1

Sit in the drivers seat and put the ignition key in, turning the key to the first position. Make sure the engine doesnt start, though.

2

Find the trip odometer knob and push it in, holding it down while you turn the key in the ignition to the second position. This is the position right before the engine starts.

3

Watch the instrument panel and look for the service engine light to flash. After it flashes three or four times, turn the key in the ignition back to the first position. Make sure you are still holding the trip odometer button down.

4

Let the trip button go and turn on the engine. Notice whether or not the service engine light has turned off. If it hasnt turned off, repeat the procedure.