Oil Service Mileage reset success (I think) - Page 2

efratt · 26th November 2018, 04:16

Just done the reset...pin 4 & pin 8 Shoved a thin wire into respective pins.
Turn the ignition to on,
Count to 20..Didn't work 1st time.
But 2nd time a charm...

BigRuss · 26th November 2018, 10:57

There are actually 3 service intervals oil, inspection and time

The Time service is indicated by a small clock symbol that comes on in the lower display when the ignition is first switched on.

The limit is 1316 days.

Russ

suzublu · 26th November 2018, 11:24

One of these will do

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E39-E...dq5n:rk:2:pf:0

SCP440 · 27th November 2018, 07:02

Or even this one
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Rove...Agcd:rk:2:pf:0
I have one of these and it works every time, there are instructions on youtube on how to use it and no risk to the car electrics.

When I ordered mine it arrived in about two weeks.

T-Cut · 27th November 2018, 09:12

Also remember that the servicing countdown is based on a nominal milegage of 15K per annum or higher. If you drive well below that, the display is of no practical use and you should service annually whatever it says. In theory, that means following the MGR service schedule as set out here:

TC

another_clean_sheet · 27th November 2018, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

That's why Haynes doesn't really recommend it (they award it 4 out of 5 stars for difficulty). They also state that the hair pin dodge was never approved by MGR, in spite of what many people assert. With plug-in resetters down to £25 a shot, I'm beginning to wonder if it's worth the risk?

TC

I think this was the one I bought and have used OK. Less than £7!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OBDII-Oil...D5F:rk:13:pf:0

bl52krz · 30th November 2018, 19:32

Hi Russ. I have always taken the clock sign to indicate that the brake fluid needs changing. As it only comes on every two years.

T-Cut · 30th November 2018, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by bl52krz

I have always taken the clock sign to indicate that the brake fluid needs changing.

That's correct. The Clock indicates a fuid change is due 'soon', logically at the next service. It allows up to 180 days grace. In effect, if the next formal service is within 180 days the Clock will pop on. It will stay on until the next service, after which the appropriate resetting routine will turn it off.

TC

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efratt Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just done the reset...pin 4 & pin 8 Shoved a thin wire into respective pins. Turn the ignition to on, Count to 20..Didn't work 1st time. But 2nd time a charm...

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	One of these will do https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E39-E...dq5n:rk:2:pf:0

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	Or even this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Rove...Agcd:rk:2:pf:0 I have one of these and it works every time, there are instructions on youtube on how to use it and no risk to the car electrics. When I ordered mine it arrived in about two weeks.

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Also remember that the servicing countdown is based on a nominal milegage of 15K per annum or higher. If you drive well below that, the display is of no practical use and you should service annually whatever it says. In theory, that means following the MGR service schedule as set out here: TC