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Engine service light on a Volvo S60
My Volvo S60 has a full service history, but about 500 miles ago the engine system service light kept coming on then going off, etc.

The car drops power slightly for a few secs then drives ok but the light stays on. Any ideas of what is causing this to happen?

Asked on 1 February 2012 by the duke

Answered by Honest John
If it's a diesel it's the DPF attempting to regenerate. These is a problem with them. See the entry in car by car breakdown at www.honestjohn.co.uk
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