Scantool, OBD-II, Volvo S80, DTC, Fault Codes, Trouble Codes

[hank]

I bought my FIRST Volvo (1999 S80) about 4 months ago and have enjoyed
the newsgroup since that time. The newsgroup led me to Vadis, which I
also enjoy, and used to replace a burnt bulb in the Climate Control
Unit - but I turned the key on during the procedure and caused a Fault
Code:26 "SRS-Airbag Service Urgent".

I checked with the dealer and they want $43 to reset it. (No way.)

I checked message boards, and found a trick with the ignition position
and the Trip meter, but it doesn't work either (I spent over an hour
trying combinations!)

I haven't disconnected the battery, but according to the message
boards, that won't help either.

Here is my request: I need to find a scan tool or computer cable that
will read and reset this code (not just a "service engine light). I
have a laptop and a desktop, but no PDA. It would be neat if the cable
would interface with VADIS, but i don't want to pay $3600. I plan to
spend LESS than $200. Bells and whistles would be cool, but i really
just need to make sure that it will clear my codes.

I have found hundreds of websites making claims about their
tools/cables and software, but I would rather rely on you all for the
best tool to look at. Please note that the Volvo software is not the
same for all years -this must work for a 1999 S80.

Thanks!

Off-board consulatation would be appreciated at (Agent)(Peay) at
Comcast.net
(All one word, remove parenthesis for security, and replace "at" for @)

 

[Michael J Panchula]

Believe it or not the $39 C Reader from Harbor Freight will read out the
codes and do a reset. I've used it on both our '99 S80 and 2000 LeSabre.
It's not fancy, it just gives a 4 digit code you look up in the manual,
but it works.

-Mike