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[Volvo Virgin]

I have looked through hundreds of threads trying to find this,and read many threads concerning this,but anything I've tried does not work.Could anybody
(Rich?)give me the proper technique for this?I am about ready to take the dash apart and axe the bulb.

[Bay13]

All models for 1999 and on can be reset by; Putting the ignition key into position I, push in and hold the odometer reset button (use your left hand), move the ignition key to position II, when the service light begins to blink,let go of the odometer reset button.

Additional methods for the resetting of the light are: With the S80 I have had to go through the procedure several times on some cars before the light would reset. If the service message light doesn't blink, it will not reset. Try doing it this way. Before you start the procedure notice the trip meter milage, (you have ,T1 and T2) doesn't matter which one is showing. You will notice that when you start the procedure, key to position one, push in the odometer reset button, after a few seconds the mileage that was in the trip mileage window jumps to "0", thats when you should move the key to position II, then wait for the service light to blink, it will do it about 5 times, don't let it get to 5, I usually release on the third blink.


For those that have a 1996-1998 Volvo, you might ask the dealer to set the counters to 12,500 miles, 1000 engine hours, 18 months, should you want to keep the service light off as long as possible. The resetting of the counters is done with the Volvo Scan Tool (VST) and if you are having a service done, they should be more than willing to reset the settings for you. Should ignorance be claimed, the VST is used, in the electricial section under programing.

[Volvo Virgin]

As usual Rich,you are the man.I had tried the first way numerous times and it didn't work.The second way did the trick.Thanks a million.