I took my car in for an oil change but the tech did not know how to reset
the display
that tells you when the next oil change is due. I know it's some sequence of
pressing the
buttons on the instrument panel but I can't figure it out. Can anyone help?
Ed in Calif.
hsg@h-gee.co.uk - 20 Apr 2008 08:43 GMT
>I took my car in for an oil change but the tech did not know how to reset
>the display
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>Ed in Calif.
If it has the iDrive then try this
Switch on the ign - don't start engine - press the mileage trip button until the
" ! " shows on the dash the press it again - the service reset will show in the
speedo display. scroll down till you find the one you need and reset.
if you get it wrong don't worry. switch of the ign wait 20 seconds and start
again

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Tom K. - 20 Apr 2008 19:32 GMT
> If it has the iDrive then try this
No U.S. E46 has iDrive. The E90 has it only when Navigation is ordered.
Tom
Jerry - 22 Apr 2008 23:45 GMT
I have a 325Cic and you're right, it's a combination of things to reset the
display (from Bavarian Auto)
You can reset the SI (Service Interval) indicator yourself
using your BMW's key and the trip odometer button. This procedure applies
to all 3 series 6/00 thru 05 and 5 series 6/00 thru 03.
1. With key in OFF position, press and hold odometer reset button. Turn
the key to the ACCESSORY position.
2. Keep button depressed for about 5 seconds, until either of the following
appear in the display: OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION, with RESET or Re.
3. Press the button again and hold until RESET or Re flashes.
4. (5 series only) Service due is shown with RESET if the measured
consumption limit has been reached and resetting is possible. If RESET
is not shown, the minimum limit has not been reached and resetting is
not possible at this time.
5. While display is flashing, press button briefly to reset the SI
indicator.
6. After display has shown the new interval, the following will appear in
the display for approximately 2 seconds: END SIA.
NOTE: The SI can only be reset after the vehicle has been driven 50 to 75
miles (consumes at least 2.5 gallons of fuel). As noted above, if the
display
does not show RESET when attempting to do a reset, then the minimum
driving distance has been fulfilled and the system can be reset. You should
also know that changing the position of the key while performing an SI
reset will abort the procedure.
>I took my car in for an oil change but the tech did not know how to reset
>the display
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> Ed in Calif.
Ed in Calif - 23 Apr 2008 04:28 GMT
I have it now - thanks to all.
Ed
> I took my car in for an oil change but the tech did not know how to reset
> the display
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> Ed in Calif.