Service reset DIY

Service reset DIY
mikem
03-13-2007

Guys I looked everywhere (maybee not hard enough

) for a DIY service reset for E90 but couldn`t find one. So decided to try the E60 DIY which wasn`t too far off. I realise most cars are still...

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By billgti on 04-23-2009, 04:31 PM

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this worked for my 06 330. the only thing is that i don't think you really need to hold on to the odometer button for that long. for me, i only held it for 1-2 seconds and the yellow abs warning icon comes on for a split second, and then you already see the engine oil sign in orange, at which point you can let go of the odometer button and start scrolling thru the service menu and choosing which item you want to reset.

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By ziplex on 04-24-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by billgti

Yep....that's how it goes on mine I cannot get it recounting though, the check box is ticked and the date is now 2014, tryed all ways to get it reset but it won't budge?!

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By m3beemer16 on 04-26-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kevbhoy

So, outcome of re-visit to garage...

They have managed to get the mileage in the service info reset which is good. However, I still have the red car on the lift, the handbrake light still remains on and I still have the exclamation mark in the triangle next to the odometer.

So, I called the BMW dealer and spoke to the service dept. They think it could be a diagnostics problem (I didn't mention another garage changing my brake pads lol) so it is booked in with them a week on Monday to have a look.

Hopefully it will be a simple reset. Unfortunately, the car is no longer covered under warranty so fingers crossed I don't get a huge bill!!!

Did you get this fixed? I did this tutorial to fix a license plate light error and Service due error and now I have "Car on Lift" and E-Brake light staying on all the time.

Any have any ideas??

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By cgnahc on 05-26-2009, 12:35 PM

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Did this for my brake warning, and it worked perfectly.
It was on a 60K mile cycle.

There is another warning showing the rear of the car and exhaust fumes with a double S symbol. What is that? I'd search, but don't even know what to call this icon.

Anybody know?
This was on a date (~3yr) cycle.

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By voltron1011 on 05-26-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cgnahc

Anybody know?
This was on a date (~3yr) cycle.

That's the one that BMW put in for the local Smog check... It's just a reminder and is not tied to anything actually on the car. For some reason they chose 3 year cycles...
You should be able to reset that one as well.

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By cgnahc on 05-26-2009, 08:14 PM

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thanks, I did some searching and found that it is some European requirement to perform an emissions inspection. A software glitch for US versions.

#94

By DAN on 08-01-2009, 05:26 PM

A guy at my local garage reset my general mot (car on ramp) indicator but it has 2013 and 37000 miles as the next inspection. I have tried this diy with my system date changed to 2005 but I'm getting nowhere. I get as far as the 'reset' message with a tick, press the bc button again for 3 secs, but it just returns to my mot symbol with 2013 and 37000 miles displayed.

Is it that I can't reset it after it's already been done once, or is 2013 the default reset for some reason?

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks

dan

#95

By xEcUtEr on 08-06-2009, 10:15 AM

Thanks!!!

#96

By Higgs1 on 08-08-2009, 05:51 PM

just wanna say thanks

this is the only place i found how to reset them, even my SA (who is very knowledgeable & helpful) told me that the only way he knew how to do it was to plug it in to the system (he offered to do it for me next time i came in) but glad i found this instead

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By dnifong on 08-12-2009, 07:49 PM

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yes thats it. thank you very much. dale

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By Tunna_uk on 08-28-2009, 05:00 PM

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I have the same problem as some on here, the rear pads were changed but not the sensor, and when the miles for the rear pads were re-set, I got the car on ramp and brake warning light for park brake on.......
Does it have to have a new sensor, and if so why??? The sensor did not hit the disc and is in perfect condition.....
Any help or advice please

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By SGxi on 08-29-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tunna_uk

Try disconnecting the sensor and reconnect it. Apparently, BMW made it such that the sensor has to be replaced in order to reset the brakes (that's the print out I got from a shop I used). They reset it after they changed it out.

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By MrDummy on 09-03-2009, 11:58 AM

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Wont the dealer know you messed with the settings the next time you have to bring your car into the dealership???

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By tres on 09-07-2009, 08:15 AM

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great diy

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By MrDummy on 09-09-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MrDummy

Wont the dealer know you messed with the settings the next time you have to bring your car into the dealership???

ANYONE have experience with this question so I can get an answer?

Thanks

#103

By hybris on 09-10-2009, 02:48 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDummy

Wont the dealer know you messed with the settings the next time you have to bring your car into the dealership???

If you are talking about replacing brake pads (or something similar) and then resetting the service information accordingly, I wouldn't call that "messing with the settings" ?

I don't know how this works in the US, but at least over here it's not against any law or regulation to service your car yourself or somewhere else than BMW.

Of course if your car is under warranty stating that you have to do everything at BMW, I might reconsider doing these things myself.

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By piele_bps on 09-19-2009, 06:44 PM

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Ii did it to my 335i 2007. It worked perfectly.
Thousands of thanks !

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By mosenn on 09-19-2009, 06:52 PM

Worked great for me!! AWESOME.

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By Estoril73 on 09-20-2009, 12:06 AM

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2004 X5 3.0i

Hi,

I'm new here and just got a used X5 and wondering if this method will also work on my 2004 X5

Thanks,
Anthony

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By voltron1011 on 09-22-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Estoril73

Hi,

I'm new here and just got a used X5 and wondering if this method will also work on my 2004 X5

Thanks,
Anthony

No, this only works for new-gen cars like the E60 5 series and the E90 3 series.

#108

By mudbug on 09-26-2009, 03:44 AM

Hi!
Please help. My car is a E60 EURO. I got the Vechile check remind on the instrument cluster. I used the procedure above but:
1. key in postion II, Vechile check appear
2. Wait 10 sec after Vechile check disappeared
3. Press and hold the odometer
4. triangel appear, continued holding odometer
5. Vechile check sympol appear again
6. Use knop (on I Drive) to scroll down to Vechile check on the service menu
7. press BC button. Nothing happende.

Did I something wrong??. Please help.Thanks in advance
Best regards
Mudbug

#109

By likecars on 09-27-2009, 10:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hybris

Used this tutorial to reset my brake fluid warning after replacing brake fluid - worked exactly like described. Thanks

A small note - it seemed like I had to have my drivers door closed for this to work, as long as the door was open when I pushed start, I just got a huge exclamation mark instead of the regular service info(which you get when you start the engine)

This "small note" is key to getting this to work. Thanks!

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