Find how to reset any maintenance light or reset oil life after an oil change for all makes and models.

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SERVICE INDICATOR SYSTEM SEAT CORDOBA

Service indicator system Seat Cordoba, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

IN00, No service is required, standard display.

OEL, When 7500 miles has been reached before the yearly service is required.

IN01, Indicates time for the yearly service inc oil change.

IN02, Indicates it is time for the Major service. T

O RESET THE INDIVIDUAL COUNTERS.

1) turn on ignition (do not start).

2) Press the trip reset button button on the speedo (the trip value will not reset to zero but will reappear when the procedure is finished).

3) Turn off the ignition and thne release the trip reset button. In the LCD display you will see the word OEL. Using the minute set button for the clock (lower one) you will reset the OEL interval counter. Press it, hold, release, 5 horizontal lines will appear in the display.

4) press and release the trip reset button. In the LCD display you will see IN01 repeat step 3 to reset the inspection counter when required.

5) Again press the trip reset and rest the IN02 counter if necessary. If doing an oil change only reset the OEL counter. If doing an inspection service reset both the OEL and IN01 counters. If doing a full service reset all 3, OEL, IN01 and ,IN02.

6) Turn on ignition (do not start the car).

7) After the appearance of the IN00 display turn off the ignition.

8) You are done the trip counter should read as it did before you started.

PROGRAMMING THE INTERVALS TO REQUIREMENTS

With todays higher spec oils and/or peoples need and desire to service more regular there is a way to alter the counters to your prefered settings (within reason).

1) Turn on ignition (dont start the car).

2) press the trip reset button also press the Minute set button on the clock (lower one).

3) The LCD display OEL 1,S where the S indicates SET.

4) Using the trip reset button you can call up the following counter data in sequence.

OEL 1,S Distance counter for oil change (7500 standard).

OEL 2,S Time counter for oil change (12 months).

IN 01,S Time counter for yearly service interval (12 months).

IN 02,S Distance counter for full service (15000 miles).

5) Using the minute SET button on the clock (lower one) you can display the current value repeated pressing of the button will select a subsequent lower value and at the lowest level will reset to the highest and start to decrease again (so dont panic). the steps work in miles (500 at a time) and time steps in bi-monthly (1, 2months) i.e.1,2,3,4,5,6.

6) Once you have set the counter to the value you require turn off the ignition.

7) Job done

Reset the service indicator light 2007 Renault clio

Turn on the ignition, but don’t start the car. On the right stalk there is a toggle switch that hinges up and down, and is used for going through the different features of the display. When the display shows ‘Service Due’ press and hold the top part of this switch for 10 seconds until the dispaly resets and it shows 30,000km or whatever until next service.
Turn on the ignition, but don’t start the car. On the right stalk there is a toggle switch that hinges up and down, and is used for going through the different features of the display. When the display shows ‘Service Due’ press and hold the top part of this switch for 10 seconds until the dispaly resets and it shows 30,000km or whatever until next service.

all of the above is correct apart from pressing the toggle button. if you instead press the bottom toggle button for 10 seconds the display will start to flash. Keep button depressed and 5 seconds later the service counter will reset.

Volvo 850-70 Service Light Reset

RESETTING 5000 MILE SERVICE LAMP ON 1994 + 1995 850

NOTE: This function is for the service reminder lamp, be sure you have performed the proper service such as changing the oil before resetting. If the check engine lamp is illuminated when the car is running, you’ll need to have the car looked at by the Volvo dealer for proper diagnosis.

1. Turn on the ignition to the KPII position so the warning lamps on the dash are illuminated. Do not start the car.

2. Open the bonnet of the car and locate Diagnostic test port (A) behind the driver side headlamp.

3. Remove the cover and pull the jumper wire out of the holder in the cover.

4. Insert the jumper into terminal #7, then press button 4 times, wait approximately 5 seconds and the red lamp should glow continuously. You are now in the data reset mode.

5. Press the button 1 time and wait approximately 5 seconds for the lamp to glow again then press the button 5 times. After about 5 seconds the lamp will illuminate again, press the button 1 time and you will see the lamp flash repeatedly for a couple of seconds indicating that the service lamp has been properly reset.

6. If a mistake is made, simply switch the ignition off and back on to reset and start over.

1996 Model (Some of them)
On these models the diagnostic socket is in front of the gear stick. Switch the ignition on. As you look at the speedometer on the dash, beneath it opposite the trip reset button is a rubber plug. Remove the plug and with a thin pointer such as a ball point pen, depress the pin. This will reset the service light.

1999 Model Service Lamp Reset Procedure

1. Press and hold trip odometer reset button

2. Turn ignition key to run position KPII (not the start position)

3. Wait 30 seconds or until service light begins blinking

4. Release Trip Odometer button

5. Turn ignition to off position

Reset the SLK 230 for an Oil Change

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 features an engine oil-life tracking system as part of the car’s computer. The computer monitors driving habits and engine conditions to determine when the oil needs to be changed. The control panel displays a reminder when the car needs an oil change. In order for the computer system to work correctly to predict the next oil change, reset the light following an oil service.

1. Insert the key in the ignition. Turn the key to position “2.”

2. Press the adjust button twice within one second. The adjust button is located below the speedometer.

3. Turn the ignition off.

4. Press and hold the adjust button. Turn the ignition to position “2.”

5.Release the adjust button after a signal sounds and the service indicator resets visibly.

BMW 525i service light reset

The good news is you can do it yourself as i explained to the car owner.

Here is how:

With the ignition off.

Press and Hold the trip meter button,

keep held in and turn ignition to position 1 this is the first click the one before the ignition lights come on

Keep the button pressed in for about 5 seconds until you see “Oil Service” or “Inspection” with “Reset” or “Re” in the display.

(On vehicles with “High” cluster, you will also see the amount of fuel in litres remaining until next service).

Quikly release and Press the button again now hold for a further 5 seconds or until “Reset” or “Re” flashes.

While this display is flashing,quickly release and press the button again to reset the Service Interval.

After the display has shown the new service interval you should see END SIA” for about 2 secs.

Please note this procedure should only be used after you car has been serviced and i would qeustion any company who is unable to reset the

service/oil light either using diagnostic equipment or using this method after they have have serviced a vehicle.

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