Last week I posted a thread concerning me looking at a '99 V70. The car was owned by a guy who ran a lemo service that transported some high profile people in the NJ/NYC area. As a result, this guy knew how to maintain a car both mechanically and asthetically. It really showed. He started using synthetic oil after breaking in the engine when the car was new. The AC works fine, and it passed NJ safety and emission inspection just a couple weeks ago. After crawling around the car for a long time, and driving it for a while under different conditions, I could not find much to quibble about. So, I bought it.

Since this is my first introduction to FWD and OBDII, I have been looking for information. I have not been able to find a Haynes Manual for this car. Saw some suggestions that one is not available. Is this the case? What other manuals are available for a '99 V70? Can I get service manuals for Volvo like I was able to for my old 700's. I have heard rumors that they are no longer available to the DYIer.

I did find a Haynes book on OBDII that I have been reading. Any suggestions on a good scan tool that will give me access to more than just the basic codes? Of course, I would like to be able to erase codes once I repair the problem. No sense in letting the state know about what has failed and repaired in my car. Also, would like as complete a list of codes for this car as possible to make the scan tool really useful.

Suggestions for scan tools, books, manuals greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

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Gary D