How to reset Oil Change and Inspection counter

[E85]

I've seen BMW do it, but of course, they won't tell me the button sequence to do this when they do the oil change and service for me. I know they just use the 2 buttons in front of the steering wheel, but does anyone know how to do this?

 

[Curtis]

Yup! I've got a printout somewhere. I'll post it as soon as I track it down!

 

[Curtis]

1. Ignition in the off position.
2. Push and hold the trip reset button while turning the key to position "1" or Accessory.
3. Continue pushing the button for 5 additional seconds until the display changes and "inspection" or "oil service" appears.
4. Push the button again for approx 5 seconds until " Reset " or "RE" appears in the display and is flashing.
5. When the display starts to flash press the button a third time to actually reset that item. The new or updated service should appear and you can now shut the key off.

 

[E85]

thx curtis ...

 

[mini.cooper998]

hi tried this and i cant get it to work it gets to the reset screen reset flashes then when i press it again it says end and stays the same what am i doing wrong ive got an early 2005 2.2 any ideas oe help would be appreciated
thanks
andy

 

[mini.cooper998]

yeh ot it to work just follow that to the letter and it works
andy

 

[MRol]

Go to BMW and book your car in for a Oil Change or Inspection, and they will reset it for you....... at the right time.

 

[inTgr8r]

1. Ignition in the off position.
2. Push and hold the trip reset button while turning the key to position "1" or Accessory.
3. Continue pushing the button for 5 additional seconds until the display changes and "inspection" or "oil service" appears.
4. Push the button again for approx 5 seconds until " Reset " or "RE" appears in the display and is flashing.
5. When the display starts to flash press the button a third time to actually reset that item. The new or updated service should appear and you can now shut the key off.

you forgot......
6. rub your tummy & pat your head, whilst hopping on one foot.

 

[Curtis]

Go to BMW and book your car in for a Oil Change or Inspection, and they will reset it for you....... at the right time.

Why?

Once your cars out of warranty ( or not ) and you've finally lost all faith in the stealers ability to do anything right and you've realised that £100 per hour plus tax is perhaps a bit of a ripoff there's no harm in doing your own servicing. Most people on this forum take great pride in their cars and will without a doubt take the time to do an excellent job of servicing them. The stealer on the other hand couldn't give a t*ss about your car. I would never allow any of my cars to go for 15k miles between services, anything on a car can break or wear out at any time so having it checked every 15k miles ie "the right time" to me is crazy.

Just my opinion!

 

[MRol]

Very good point!

 

[Sephanite]

or u get another mechanic to do it but they dont know how to reset. in my case, i will ignore this as i tend to reset it and not service the car. stealer plz take my money so i learn to service my car

 

[BMW^Z4]

I service my Z4 myself,too !