Tuesday, May 6, 2014
How to Reset the Traction Control Light on the 2000 V70 Volvo
The Volvo V70 wagon is equipped with an advanced traction control system that actively monitors the wheels to ensure proper traction. When the system senses a loss of traction, it retards the engine timing until traction increases. The entire traction system is monitored and controlled by the ABS computer. When the ABS computer detects an issue with the traction control system, it turns on the traction control light. In addition to turning on this light, it records a trouble code that corresponds directly to the problem. Automotive technicians can retrieve this trouble code with an automotive scan tool in order to diagnose and repair the system. In order to reset the traction control light, this code must be erased from the ABS computers memory.
Instructions
- 1
Stop the engine and turn the ignition forward to the RUN position so that the dashboard lights are illuminated.
2Find the V70s communications port under the dashboard on the drivers side of the passenger cabin. This port is a 16-pin receptacle that is mounted just out of view, under the leading edge of the dashboard.
3Plug the scan tools connector into the communications port. Turn on the scan tool and wait while it starts up. Most scan tools run an automatic check of their memory, similar to home computers, before arriving at the menu screen.
4Look caully at the scan tools screen. Use the menu button on the scan tool to navigate to the ABS menu. Select the option to clear the trouble codes from the ABS computers memory. Watch the screen for a confirmation message that the codes are cleared.
5Use the menu keys to navigate back to the home screen and power down the scan tool. Disconnect the cable from the communication port and start the engine. Verify that the traction control light is not on or blinking. If the light is off then the traction control system is reset.
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