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Post Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:13 pm

My oil service lit up after all green lights went out and now my inspection is also lit up, wby?
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Post Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:42 pm

I take it was fully reset? Could be failing SI board batteries otherwise...

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Post Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:44 pm

Isn't that how it works?

The green lights get less and less - last one goes out, next oil service light comes on, then if not reset after the oil change the inspection light comes on, then the red led lights when the service is overdue.

If you get the clock symbol and inspection light, the annual check up is due.

I reset mine when the greens are done, after an oil change.

and yes, any wiererered behavior is the SI batteries most likely,

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Post Tue Aug 20, 2019 7:31 pm

Thanks for the info but do I need an oil service or inspection?
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Post Tue Aug 20, 2019 11:35 pm

ah wrote:
Tue Aug 20, 2019 7:31 pm
Thanks for the info but do I need an oil service or inspection?
Both if the two lights are on.
The oil service light is related to the LEDs, but the inspection light is just a simple twelve month timer.