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Removal of 'check engine' light C70 1999

posted by  someone claiming to be Tommy on  Wed Feb 12 08:35 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Hi,

My car needs a smog check, but the "check engine" light is on. The smog technician told me that I needed to remove the light before doing the actual test.

I was wondering if there are any OBDII devices that would enable me to remove the "check engine" light. I'm looking for the cheapest one out there.

Also, if anyone who has the device is located around Los Angeles...I would pay to have the light removed. Thanks!

Tommy








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    Removal of 'check engine' light C70 1999

    posted by  someone claiming to be Tommy on  Mon Feb 17 07:07 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Hi,

    I just bought the Equus 3100 and it does remove the check engine codes. Actually I had two codes in there and both of them was removed. Now, i just need to find out what the problem is and repair them. Thanks for everyone's support.

    Tommy








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    Removal of 'check engine' light C70 1999

    posted by  blup on  Fri Feb 14 01:17 CST 2003
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    Thanks to everyone that responded!!

    I'm going stop by Kragen this weekend and pick up an Equus 3100 OBD2 reader. From their website, they state that they can delete P(0) and P(1) codes. Also, the unit that IPD is selling is the same one. I have already had the code read by Autozone for free, but their unit does not clear check engine lights for P(1) codes.

    I'll let you guys know how it goes. Hopefully, I will be able to pass the smog test after this, plus I'll have a new toy to play with.








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    Removal of 'check engine' light C70 1999

    posted by  volvofan1 on  Thu Feb 13 05:02 CST 2003
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    It takes about 15 minutes, but you could remove the top fascia (11 torx screws hold it in), then pull out the instrument cluster and remove the light behind the "check engine" segment. Just move the fascia out of the way enough to get the instrument cluster out; if you disconnect the passenger airbag to remove the fascia completely, you'll have ANOTHER light to reset.
    -Jon
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    CPT Jonathan T. Belmont-- '99 C70R 46K 'Valdemar'









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      Removal of 'check engine' light C70 1999

      posted by  someone claiming to be Gary on  Fri Feb 14 00:17 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      That won't solve the problem however. Even if the bulb is removed, the code(s) still exist in the control unit, still read by a scan tool and the car will still fail the emisions test.








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    Removal of 'check engine' light C70 1999

    posted by  someone claiming to be Vic on  Thu Feb 13 01:11 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    A scan tool may not do it as the correct method for a '99 on up Volvo is to have the code(s) checked, cleared through Volvos dealer PC known as Vadis. Disconnecting the battery won't work.
    I wouldn't advise buying a generic scan tool for your '99 car if it doesn't do the trick as you'ld be wasting money.
    The correct way is to have your dealer read, clear codes, like it or not.
    You can't "remove the light" as the topic implies but the codes must be cleared, problem fixed before passing any emisions tests.








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      Removal of 'check engine' light C70 1999

      posted by  jrothe on  Thu Feb 13 06:25 CST 2003
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      That differs from my own experience with a generic scan tool, in this case the Equus unit. Reads codes, including the proprietary ones, and resets the check engine light too. Most all of the generic OBDII readers will do the same.

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      James Rothe, '99 S70 T5M, http://www.monmouth.com/~rothe/carstuff.html#Volvo








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    Removal of 'check engine' light C70 1999

    posted by  someone claiming to be Ray N. on  Wed Feb 12 09:31 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Have a look at this related thread, below:

    http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/index.htm?id=587701

    Pep Boys will read codes for free (and hopefully tell you
    what triggered it). I assume they will also reset.

    www.ipdusa.com selles an OBDII reader (they can reset, too).
    Expect to pay $150 to $175 for one.








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    Removal of 'check engine' light C70 1999

    posted by  someone claiming to be driven on  Wed Feb 12 09:25 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Just before getting to the test disconnect car's battery for 15 min. and the light will be gone, however it'll be back unless it is just one of the loose cap deals.







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