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Oil life reset 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si
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Hello all, new to this forum. I changed the oil on my z4 and was trying to reset oil life using videos I found. Only problem is when I press the R/S button for the last time after RESEt is seen flashing, I get END on the screen and I still see 250 miles to next oil service. Was wondering if issue or cannot reset until it sais oil change due. Does not reset. Appreciate your help
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Showing code 51A. When I look up something to do with service intervals.
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Welcome to the forum is this your first post by any chance?
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Thank you, yes this would be my first post
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I'm sorry I don't know the answer, but hopefully someone will be able to help.
Welcome to the forum anyway.
Welcome to the forum anyway.
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Have you followed the procedure outlined in this link?
https://www.reset-service.com/oil-reset ... set-bmw-z4
Note there are different procedures for 2004-5 and 2006-12. It sounds as though you may have been following the procedure for 2004-5.
https://www.reset-service.com/oil-reset ... set-bmw-z4
Note there are different procedures for 2004-5 and 2006-12. It sounds as though you may have been following the procedure for 2004-5.
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Thanks for the link. Mine is a 2008. Will this link work?
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I was looking at link for 2008 and something tells me that it will not reset unless oil change is due. I replaced my oil 225 miles before due. Either way, I will give it another try.
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Resetting the distance-based inspection with S/R button:
Ignition key position ”0” (terminal 15 and terminal R OFF)
Press and hold S/R button
Turn ignition key to position ”1” (terminal R On)
Display: test function
Press button again > 5 seconds (skips test functions)
Display: Service status SIA OILSERVICE or INSPECTION and remaining distance display
The distance-based service is displayed with ”Reset” when the coded minimum consumption quantity of 10 litres of fuel has been used and a reset is possible.
This makes it possible to correct an incorrect sequence of operations (oil service, inspection) as the result of an incorrect reset without having to wait until 1/5 of the consumption value is reached.
The distance-based service is displayed without ”Reset” when the coded minimum consumption quantity has not been reached and no reset is possible.
To perform a ”Reset”, press the button for > 5 seconds.
Display: Service status, ”Reset” flashes for 5 seconds
Briefly press the S/R button during the flashing phase. The reset is performed.
Display: The new status is shown for 5 seconds.
If no reset is required, do not press the S/R button. After flashing 5 times, the old status is displayed for 5 seconds.
After running through oil service or inspection, the status of the periodic service is displayed.
If the periodic service is not coded, End SIA is displayed for 2 seconds
Ignition key position ”0” (terminal 15 and terminal R OFF)
Press and hold S/R button
Turn ignition key to position ”1” (terminal R On)
Display: test function
Press button again > 5 seconds (skips test functions)
Display: Service status SIA OILSERVICE or INSPECTION and remaining distance display
The distance-based service is displayed with ”Reset” when the coded minimum consumption quantity of 10 litres of fuel has been used and a reset is possible.
This makes it possible to correct an incorrect sequence of operations (oil service, inspection) as the result of an incorrect reset without having to wait until 1/5 of the consumption value is reached.
The distance-based service is displayed without ”Reset” when the coded minimum consumption quantity has not been reached and no reset is possible.
To perform a ”Reset”, press the button for > 5 seconds.
Display: Service status, ”Reset” flashes for 5 seconds
Briefly press the S/R button during the flashing phase. The reset is performed.
Display: The new status is shown for 5 seconds.
If no reset is required, do not press the S/R button. After flashing 5 times, the old status is displayed for 5 seconds.
After running through oil service or inspection, the status of the periodic service is displayed.
If the periodic service is not coded, End SIA is displayed for 2 seconds
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Thanks for the replies, I was able to reset oil once it covered the mileage left on the dashboard for a new oil change. Dealing with a different issue now. Was curious if anyone has changed their oil on a z4 and then start to smell leaks. Checked oil plug and all clean. I use Mobil 1 approved by BMW instead of a Moly for example. Wondering if oil has something to do with it, looks to be. coming from the valve cover gasket but not sure. Didn’t leak before
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It may just be a coincidence as oil leaks from the cam-cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket are a common issue on N52 engines.
I can't see why fresh oil would cause a leak.
Good luck getting it sorted.
I can't see why fresh oil would cause a leak.
Good luck getting it sorted.
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Put this out of your mind, won't affect anything.
Clean it all up thoroughly, if it isn't thick and black then it is spillage. Leave it a week or so and then it should be a little clearer to see where it's coming from and how bad.
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