I have a volvo s80, a light on the dashboard has a photo of a car that is leaning inside of a triangle,what does that light mean

its the stability traction control (STC) light to turn it off push the button on dash in front of gearstick if that doesnt work unplug computer for 30 seconds then plug back in this will reset the system back too its default settings

The DSTC system by Volvo means Dynamic Stability & Traction Control, and is the equivalent of the ESP system (means the Electronic Stability Program). If the DSTC lights on the dashboard permanently the DSTC system is faulty. You must access the DSTC Electronic Control Unit (ECU) memory to pull out all DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes), using diagnostic equipment connected to the data link connector of the car. Then you will be full informed about bad pieces (e.g.: front right wheel abs sensor interrupted, ...). After bad pieces replacement you will be able to erase all faults memored by DSTC ECU, in other words reset the DSTC system and turn off the warning lamp on dashboard.

Hi, this light is the service reminder light, you have gone past the mileage or hours since your scheduled service.

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bad earth from body to battery

I think there is a fuse for that in your fuse panel. check your owners manual for the location of the fuses and I think it may be burnt out. Cheap fix if so :)

Risk for slippery conditions
If the warning light comes on and stays on, this indicates that traction with the road surface is reduced. Drive with caution. If this light flashes, it indicates that the DSTC system is working to restore traction to one or more of the wheels. Reduced Stability Control
If the green indicator light in the DSTC button goes out, DSTC has reduced effect because the system had been switched off with the button in the center console. The text DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF will be displayed in the text window.

This is a known problem although Volvo will not admit it. The dash needs to come out (10 min job) and sent away for a simple repair. Total cost is about £150 but you will need to get the SRS warning that will be showing in the LED message display cancelled by a Volvo dealer after the dash has come back. Don't try a scrapyard dashboard the ECUs have IP addresses. I used a company in Kent to do the repair. Get onto Google there may be a repairer more local.

Is it in the center of the dash or in the right corner? The one on the right is for the ABS. The one in the center is a general message. Using the read function on the signal stalk there will be an explanation of the light.

you will need new sending unit you have 2 left and right you will need a scan tool and one is not working right most the time is left side sending unit bad not working it can be replaced from inside