I would like to see if anyone out there has used an ODB code reader to reset the service light. I have been online looking at which one to buy. There is a model called the Creader sold by Harbor Freight tools that only costs $39. My question is with this one work? I only need it because I want to do my own oil changes and want to reset the service light myself. There are also models available at Pep Boys for $99 that looks like it will do the job also. I am looking for any feed back I can get on this. You can email me at
rbenachowski@amgltd.com.
Thanks
r

if you're in the US, automotive
stores, for examle, AutoZone (the one i go to),
offer a free OBD test. i was frustrated
seeing the check engine light on after
not turning the gas cap tight enough
and brought my car to AutoZone where they
plugged in the device, saw that no code was
registering and turned off the light for me.
it's a free service. may save you some money
buying a code reader.

Well I am in the same situation and so the time has come to build up the hardware for the code reader I purchased in bits from the U.K. (the built up hardware is also available).
I believe with the hardware completed and software from VOBD in the U.K. that I will be able not only to retrieve stored codes but to reset the service light. As a back-up to this I had a yarn to the service manager of the dealership where I purchase all the parts to service the car myself and he will reset the light for free if I bring in the car during a quiet time of the day! However as soon I can get around to it, I will get on to building up the hardware and let you know how it goes.

Cheers, Phil
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'98 N/A S70 152,000Klm

You can not reset the service lite with an OBD II reader on that car. Most of us use a square of black electrical tape over the light on the dash. Also have a notebook kept in the car for recording services. If you change oil every 5k mi. it's easly to remember.

Your '98 model requires a proprietary reset tool. IPD sells one:

http://www.ipdusa.com/ProductsCat.aspx?CategoryID=519&NodeID=4564&RootID=629


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Jim Rothe, '99 S70 T5M,
http://www.jimrothe.com/volvo/index.html

I know if no code readers that will reset the service light. You need a SLR tool to reset the light, and the least expensive if seen is the Draper OSR sold in the U.K. Problem is finding a UK company that will ship to the States. The Draper sells for approx 60 U.S. Dollars, but the carriage (freight to us) may be steep.

BB

This is the only code reader I know that will do it for under $3000

http://www.onboarddiagnostics.co.uk/volfcr/index.htm



It can be used with these interfaces:

http://www.planetfall.com/~jeff/obdii/

http://www.obdtool.com/

http://www.obd-2.com/ (iso direct only)