e46 service indicator reset does anyone know how???

Post Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:21 pm

hi i have a e46 bmw and the clock is showing that it needs a service i know there is a way of resetting this if you mess about with the ignition and the buttons on the speedo however forgot the combination... was wondering if anyone knew how to do it#??????
thanks.

Post Tue Dec 11, 2007 8:19 pm

I'll check it tomorrow in the workshop. Normally I'm just using GT1.

Jan

Post Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:13 pm

To reset the indicator:
-The car should be off
-hold down the left instrument button (the trip odometer reset)
-while holding the key, turn the ignition to position 1 (radio)
-you will see a test menu
-keep holding the button
-after maybe 10 seconds, the word "reset" will appear
-let go of the button and press again
-THe indicator is reset!

Think this is pretty much it, don't think it works on early e46's think the cut off is mid 2000

Post Wed Dec 12, 2007 2:02 pm

nice one thanks for the mine are both 2001 and above so i think i should be ok. cheers pal.

Post Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:32 am

Any idea about the airbag light reset? Ours is on, think it might be wiring, so i need to fix the wiring, then reset the light to test...

Post Thu Dec 13, 2007 3:39 pm

the only way as far as i am aware of gettin the air bag light off is by putting it on a diagnostics computerwhich should cost Ã‚£35 tops, if you are anywhere in sheffield i know a guy that can do it for Ã‚£25.
hope that helps

Post Thu Dec 13, 2007 4:28 pm

Thanks. Not near sheffield.

A garage close by will do it for me for free. But its annoying trying to fix as i have to drive it over to get it reset before trying the next thing...

Post Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:07 pm

Yaninnya wrote:I'll check it tomorrow in the workshop. Normally I'm just using GT1.
Jan

So here it is:

Distance-based inspection
Switch ignition off
Press and hold button A (the button between spedo and fuel gauge)
Turn ignition key to position I
After 5 seconds the words "OIL SERVICE" or "INSPECTION" are shown together with the message "reset" or "re"
Release button A. Press and hold button A. After futher 5 seconds the message "reset" starts to flash.
Release button A. Press and release button A again.
The new service interval is now displayed.
Press and release button A. The message "END SIA" is now displayed.
Switch ignition off.

Time-based inspection - in conjuction with a distance-based service
Switch ignition off
Press and hold button A
Turn ignition key to position I
After 5 seconds the words "OIL SERVICE" or "INSPECTION" are shown together with the message "reset" or "re"
Release button A. Press and hold button A. After futher 5 seconds the message "reset" starts to flash.
Release button A. Press and release button A again.
The new service interval is now displayed.
Press and hold button A for 5 seconds. The time-based inspection is now displayed together with the message "reset" or "re".
Release button A. Press and hold button A. After futher 5 seconds the message "reset" starts to flash.
Release button A. Press and release button A again.
The new service interval is now displayed.
Press and release button A. The message "END SIA" is now displayed.
Switch ignition off.

I hope it helps.
Jan