Maintenance Required Lamp/Indicator: Service and Repair

All 1996 Volvo's MUST USE the Volvo Scan Tool to reset the Service Reminder Indicator (SRI).

The SRI is reset using the Volvo Scan Tool via the 16-pin DLC connector located in front of the transmission shifter.

The Diagnostic Socket and/or Dash Reset Button previously used to reset the SRI have been eliminated beginning with the 1996 model year vehicles.

EDITOR'S NOTE:

There has been some development regarding aftermarket SRI resetting tools.

Assenmacher Specialty Tools Inc. has developed a Scan Tool that will reset the SRI on 1996 Volvo's.

I have contacted Assenmacher Specialty Tools to confirm this but do not represent Assenmacher Specialty Tools Inc. in any way. The Scan Tool is said to be limited to SRI resetting only and does not interface with the OBD-II data stream. This was done to keep costs down according to Mr. Assenmacher. You can contact Assenmacher Specialty Tools at:

Assenmacher Specialty Tools Inc.
Phone (303) 530-2424
Fax (303) 530-4720