How do I reset the service interval?

Dangerlucas · 01-11-2010, 04:24 PM

Hey guys, I just did my own oil change, but of course my car is still telling me I'm due for service. Is there a way to reset that without bringing it into the dealer?

I tried looking around in the iDrive settings, but I couldn't find a way to reset it. I was going to mess around with the BT scan tool tonight to see if that can do it. Does anyone know if that's possible?

Thanks

mineo77 · 01-11-2010, 10:18 PM

you need a scanner tool i believe to reset that. Baverian

SlickShift · 01-11-2010, 10:19 PM

Aren't you eventually gunna take it to the dealership to get your free oil change? I've changed mine twice since I've gotten the car and haven't reset the service interval. I did an oil change at 2500, 10K, and I'll let the dealership to the next one when the computer goes down to zero. I'm sure there is a way though.

Dangerlucas · 01-11-2010, 10:37 PM

I've got the BT scan tool, so I'll mess with that when I get a chance.

As for bringing it in, I don't really plan on it unless something goes wrong. I think it was only $50 or $60 for the oil change kit from Dan@united, so it's a small price to pay for the piece of mind (knowing it was done right and not having to worry about any mods).

luv135i · 01-12-2010, 09:25 AM

Ive been curious about how to reset it to. Just a good nice to know....

AndyM · 01-12-2010, 09:03 PM

No scan tool needed, it is the same as the e90.

luv135i · 01-12-2010, 09:34 PM

I was thinking that but was surprised no one confirmed it

SlickShift · 01-13-2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyM

No scan tool needed, it is the same as the e90.

Good find.

hooner35 · 01-14-2010, 09:33 AM

Good info.
Thnx!

Lexington · 07-26-2010, 05:10 PM

Anyone else have problems resetting the oil interval as described here. I couldn't get it to work. It worked on a couple of other settings but the the oil and brake intervals went to a screen showing reset and a checked box next to the word reset but nothing would change by pushing in the button on the end of the turn indicator.

thechidz · 11-22-2014, 06:19 PM

Just wanted to say thanks for this post! My car was idling when I pressed the select up down button. Went to oil change due (it said -7000 miles because last 3 oil changes no reset

) hit the reset button on dash and finally got the reset? Light. Held the bc stem and voila finally!!! Hope I didn't miss a step North American 128i cabriolet 2008

Dackelone · 11-22-2014, 08:03 PM

There is a STICKY under the DIY section...

DIY resetting service "due" lights…
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415111

DIY section...
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=261

01-11-2010, 04:24 PM	#1
Dangerlucas Captain 30 Rep 621 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [5.50]	How do I reset the service interval? Hey guys, I just did my own oil change, but of course my car is still telling me I'm due for service. Is there a way to reset that without bringing it into the dealer? I tried looking around in the iDrive settings, but I couldn't find a way to reset it. I was going to mess around with the BT scan tool tonight to see if that can do it. Does anyone know if that's possible? Thanks __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,926 Posts Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [7.56]	you need a scanner tool i believe to reset that. Baverian __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com
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SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 323 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	Aren't you eventually gunna take it to the dealership to get your free oil change? I've changed mine twice since I've gotten the car and haven't reset the service interval. I did an oil change at 2500, 10K, and I'll let the dealership to the next one when the computer goes down to zero. I'm sure there is a way though. __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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Dangerlucas Captain 30 Rep 621 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [5.50]	I've got the BT scan tool, so I'll mess with that when I get a chance. As for bringing it in, I don't really plan on it unless something goes wrong. I think it was only $50 or $60 for the oil change kit from Dan@united, so it's a small price to pay for the piece of mind (knowing it was done right and not having to worry about any mods). __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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01-12-2010, 09:25 AM	#5
luv135i Major 60 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: White Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	Ive been curious about how to reset it to. Just a good nice to know....
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AndyM Lieutenant 134 Rep 536 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (2)	No scan tool needed, it is the same as the e90.
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luv135i Major 60 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: White Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	I was thinking that but was surprised no one confirmed it
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07-26-2010, 05:10 PM	#10
Lexington Lieutenant 53 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Blue Water Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Anyone else have problems resetting the oil interval as described here. I couldn't get it to work. It worked on a couple of other settings but the the oil and brake intervals went to a screen showing reset and a checked box next to the word reset but nothing would change by pushing in the button on the end of the turn indicator. __________________
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11-22-2014, 06:19 PM	#11
thechidz New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: Bmw 128i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: ny state iTrader: (0)	Just wanted to say thanks for this post! My car was idling when I pressed the select up down button. Went to oil change due (it said -7000 miles because last 3 oil changes no reset ) hit the reset button on dash and finally got the reset? Light. Held the bc stem and voila finally!!! Hope I didn't miss a step North American 128i cabriolet 2008
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11-22-2014, 08:03 PM	#12
Dackelone European Editor 10528 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	There is a STICKY under the DIY section... DIY resetting service "due" lights… http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415111 DIY section... http://www.1addicts.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=261 __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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