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Resetting the Service Light on Volvo V50

Model: Volvo V50 MK 1 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Service warning light

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After performing the regular maintenance by replacing the engine oil and the relevant filter, resetting the SERVICE light on the instrument panel is done manually, using the trip reset button, without the aid of diagnostic tools; sit in the driver's seat and close all doors, turn the ignition key to the first position and press the trip reset button; while holding the button, turn the key to the second position within two seconds and keep it pressed until the light starts flashing, then release it: at this point, an audible signal will confirm the reset.


Updated on 20 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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