V70 2.4 auto emissions warning light

Discussion in 'Volvo V70' started by ghowells, Nov 6, 2005.

  1. ghowells

    ghowells Guest

    Hi All

    Just bought a 2001 V70, very happy with it and it runs beautifully but,
    not being used to new or newish cars I don't know how urgent warning
    lights are. The emission system service light has come on and is on
    all the time. Do I need to get this sorted asap? Also, will I have to
    go to a Volvo garage?

    Still under warranty with dealer, so I could go back to him if its
    serious.

    Thanks for help!

    Gerard
     
    ghowells, Nov 6, 2005
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  2. The emissions light (also called a MIL light or "check engine" light) is not
    normally a critical alert, but read your owner's manual for details. A
    common cause is a loose gas cap (although it may not feel loose), but it
    could be lots of things. Any service department and most auto parts chains
    can read the codes and determine what sort of thing is going wrong. But for
    the warranty (assuming it isn't the gas cap) you need a Volvo garage.

    In general, when the emissions light comes on, if you don't notice anything
    else the car is okay to drive around town or gently on the freeway. If the
    fuel consumption is okay also, it can be driven normally.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Nov 7, 2005
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  3. ghowells

    wfoxkirk Guest

    Thanks Mike,

    YOur reply is most helpful, I'll double check the gas cap and if
    nothing changes, I'm confident that my usual garage will be able to
    diagnose the fault if any.

    cheers

    Gerard
     
    wfoxkirk, Nov 7, 2005
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  4. ghowells

    Jordan B. Guest

    Ah... call me crazy here but if the check engine light is on and the car is
    still under warranty shouldn't you be going back to the dealer? Even if it's
    not serious alot of service centers charge at least a nominal fee to read
    the code and reset the light. They have to pay for that expensive tool! I
    agree that the light may be nothing bad but if you are close to the dealer I
    would go back.

    Jordan 1999 S70 Loaded!
     
    Jordan B., Nov 8, 2005
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