Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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1995 850 turbo.
Does the service reminder reset when you unhook the battery?
Like every other Volvo with a analog odometer the OD does not work, has not worked for well over a year and I have been using the trip OD in the info display paired with the maintenance reminder to tell me when the oil needs to be changed.
However I replaced the alternator a few weeks ago and of course that reset the trip OD and like a idiot I did not write down the miles and it reset to zero.
So my question is, does the maintenance reminder reset when you unhook the battery?
Or can I count on that to still light up when it reaches 5,000 miles?
 
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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No, you have to reset it with the OBD-I port near the ECU box behind the right headlight. There are instructions in the DIY Sticky.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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The panel next to the washer fluid reservoir filler.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Thank you guys.
I know how to reset it, I printed the instructions when we got the car and keep them in the glove box so when I change the oil I can reset the service reminder.
I just did not know0 about the battery being disconnected.
Thanks again guys.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Man, you can pull the bulb on the reminder. It's an idiot light.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by rspi
Man, you can pull the bulb on the reminder. It's an idiot light.
I know it is, but the OD does not work so it helps me know when to change the oil.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Good catch. Maybe other's are using the same method.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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1 button press wait for light

4 (count thoushand) same as above

1 (count) ditto

5 (thos) ditto

1 (press) ditto

light should flicker.

14151 is the code

make sure key is in #2 position if it dosn't take try again
 
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