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Trying to get my Volvo back on the road...
Awhile ago, my Volvo died on me while I was driving home. I suspected the alternator, went to have it tested, and sure enough, the alternator was dead. I replaced the alternator and the battery (it was time); the car will run with no problem, but I can't get the dash warning lights to go off. Did I do something wrong with the wiring? What else might cause this?
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06-17-2009, 06:56 AM
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If it is your 90 - it has a very basic code reader that involves a series of lights and pins in a module under the hood - drivers side. Research resetting technique. It involves placing the pin in a specific order and everything should clear if the problem is fixed.
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06-17-2009, 07:18 AM
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^ I really didn't understand this message. Are you saying that what my car is doing is normal, and there is a way to reset all the dash lights?
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06-17-2009, 03:43 PM
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Yes, to reset codes (dash lights on your model), you have to open the hood, find the module and manually put the little pin in the proper holes to force a reset. This is how you clear the check engine light and any other malfunction lights. The module is also how you read the fault codes by counting a series of flashing lights. The car has a very basic built in diagnostic center.
http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/EngineOBDCodes.html This page will explain the code module - hope it clears the right lights. If your battery/charging light is still on then I am not sure if this will help but you should learn about the code module anyway.
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06-17-2009, 04:21 PM
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Thanks for the info. Almost all the dash lights are on. The battery is not draining - the car starts fine every time, and does not run down if you drive the car.
I will check it out sometime within the next couple days (busy lately) and get back to you.
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06-17-2009, 08:14 PM
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2007 Porsche Cayman S
The Viridian Falcon
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