Reset Service light - Page 3

fresh240 · 08-25-2007, 06:47 PM

that did not work for me it says service is over due now

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NickMangus · 11-19-2007, 08:39 PM

I am a newcomer to MB and this forum. I recently bought a 2003 C240. Being a DIYer on my Lotus, Porsche and other stuff, I wanted to be prepared so I purchased a simple device with a 38 PIN connector for resetting the service reminder and airbag light. Was this necessary? Do the dealers use something like this? Do any of you use something like this?

drexappeal · 11-19-2007, 10:53 PM

This has been added to the AFTERMARKET/DIY sticky for future reference.

benz_addict · 11-25-2007, 12:29 PM

problem... this worked for me but I can't change the reminder to Service B... It said service B but I just did early oil change my self so when I reset it, it only goes to service A remind. How do I get the B reminder?

Moon-Coupe · 11-25-2007, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benz_addict

problem... this worked for me but I can't change the reminder to Service B... It said service B but I just did early oil change my self so when I reset it, it only goes to service A remind. How do I get the B reminder?

Just do it again.

benz_addict · 12-01-2007, 05:26 PM

doesn't work, I did it 30 times still shows service A

Can anyone guide me how to get the service B reminder?

benz_addict · 12-02-2007, 12:11 PM

bump

Taiwanese · 12-03-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingless

Ignition on, but not running.
Remaining miles to service displayed.
Press and hold the dash reset pushbutton.

This worked for my 03 C230K

ignition on, not running
Remaining miles to service displayed
Press and hold the dash reset pushbutton
(ask you do you want to reset)
Press and hold the dash reset pushbutton
DONE

Thank you.

NickMangus · 12-03-2007, 08:23 PM

I purchased a simple device with a 38 PIN connector for resetting the service reminder and airbag light. Have any of you used one of these?

Rickyc240 · 12-14-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGjohnny

Turn the key to on position (don't turn the engine on) and use your steering wheel buttons and click til you get A service or B service at XXXX miles. Then hold the reset button that is located on the instrument cluster, near the temperature gauge (should be on the left side). A note will appear and it'll inform you to hold the button again for another 3 seconds to reset the service mileage. Good luck.

It really works ( It works on mine 2003 C240 4MATIC) but the only thing is that the steering wheel buttons may not be working properly so you have to push it hard

At one point I think they didn't work

but you have to push it hard.
also when you turn the key to on position you have to wait about 1 minute
Good Luck

C230 Sport Coup · 04-07-2008, 03:19 AM

Old thread, but noticed no one had posted the newer process.

acr2001 · 08-30-2008, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C230 Sport Coup

Old thread, but noticed no one had posted the newer process.

Sorry to bring this thread back from the dead but its probably better than starting a new one.

I followed the directions in the PDF and it works great with one problem, when I get to the oil type menu it is set to "QF 1.0" and if I press the volume keys (or any others) they do not change that setting, the volume just changes... maybe my car only has one setting - "QF 1.0" ?

What is QF 1.0 ?

It's a 2005 C240 4-Matic

scottamc · 02-27-2009, 08:41 PM

2007 C230 .. with 8,500 miles.

I also am having trouble right now with the Reset. I followed the directions in the PDF to a T and was able to remove the service B overdue message to service A in 13,000 miles. However, I started driving around and the 13,000 miles hasn't started ticking off. I have drove many miles and it keeps saying 13,000 miles. Additionally, I want it to say service B due again and not A. I tried repeating the steps to reset that I did in the first place and it keeps saying service A due in 13,000, not B. ANy ideas?

walee112 · 08-14-2009, 05:40 AM

does this work for a 2005 C55?

flodur · 10-04-2009, 10:53 AM

I just reset my service display as described in several threads and now the engine will not start anymore, not even crank. All lights etc. still work. (2003 C320 wagon). Any ideas what happened or what I can do?

samaritrey · 10-04-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flodur

I just reset my service display as described in several threads and now the engine will not start anymore, not even crank. All lights etc. still work. (2003 C320 wagon). Any ideas what happened or what I can do?

i guarantee you that resetting the service display had nothing to do with your car not starting. ok first off any error in the display? how old is your battery? have you ever replaced your cps? how many miles on the car? did you do anything else besides reset the service thing?

flodur · 10-04-2009, 03:45 PM

I assume it is still the first battery. I bought the car in 2005 and have not replaced the battery. I have never replaced the cps either. The car has about 78k miles on it. After I covered the problem this morning I waited about an hour and tried to start it again. The engine cranked twice slowly but did not start. Now I thought it may be the battery and I connected a battery charger. When I tried to start the engine 1p minutes later it stared right away. So it seems to be the battery. The strange thing is (and that is why I did not think of the battery in the first place) I drove the car a short distance about 10 minutes before I did the display reset. And 10 minutes later it would not crank/start.
Thanks for your help anyway.
Final question: how often do you need to replace the cps?

samaritrey · 10-04-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flodur

I assume it is still the first battery. I bought the car in 2005 and have not replaced the battery. I have never replaced the cps either. The car has about 78k miles on it. After I covered the problem this morning I waited about an hour and tried to start it again. The engine cranked twice slowly but did not start. Now I thought it may be the battery and I connected a battery charger. When I tried to start the engine 1p minutes later it stared right away. So it seems to be the battery. The strange thing is (and that is why I did not think of the battery in the first place) I drove the car a short distance about 10 minutes before I did the display reset. And 10 minutes later it would not crank/start.
Thanks for your help anyway.
Final question: how often do you need to replace the cps?

ok read this before you replace the battery http://www.mbworld.org/forums/c-clas...g-battery.html. i don't want to see you on here tomorrow with a blown sam.

lol second i would replace with Mercedes battery because they last forever lol. alot of member on here have called roadside assistance and they will put the new battery in for the cost of the battery.

you have to live near a dealer i guess though and i think not be able to start your car. but i don't really know if that is true or not. i would recommend that because if they mb guy blows the sam it is not your problem and the early Mercedes seem to love to do it. as for the cps i have no clue but if it hasn't been replaced yet i would order one online for like $50 and do it now so that you don't have the problems so many others have had. i think it was C230 Sport Coup that found the really cheap place to get it. i will be ordering one very soon for my c320 because it has 136,500 miles and it was done at about 85k last. hope this helps

tolar7177 · 10-22-2009, 09:51 AM

Need instructions for reseting service indicator light for 2008 ML 350.
Big "D"

drexappeal · 10-22-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tolar7177

Need instructions for reseting service indicator light for 2008 ML 350.
Big "D"

Wrong forum. Pose your question in the ML forum. This forum is for w203 models (2001-2007).

DUC916 · 10-23-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flodur

Final question: how often do you need to replace the cps?

What is cps? Is it an acronym for a certain part?

samaritrey · 10-24-2009, 01:51 AM

crank position sensor

jamesdeanvegas · 08-04-2010, 02:53 PM

1. Ignition key in position 2.
2. Use the page button to select odometer readout in cluster.
3. Use the scroll button to display FSS indicator.
4. Press 'R' button on cluster for approximately 2 seconds.
5. Display in cluster will advise "to reset service reminder - press 'R' button for approx. 3 seconds.
6. Press 'R' button on cluster for approximately 3 seconds.
7. Service reminder is reset.

This worked for me.....2002 C240 base sedan....I do my own stuff. I was like 10,000 on it...saying overdue but I had done it twice lol...now I know how.. thanks

Glyn M Ruck · 08-04-2010, 03:44 PM

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/c-clas...st-models.html

kirax2 · 09-23-2011, 05:48 PM

thanks!! works for me

11-19-2007, 08:39 PM	#52
NickMangus Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10 Drives: 2003 C240	Service light reset device I am a newcomer to MB and this forum. I recently bought a 2003 C240. Being a DIYer on my Lotus, Porsche and other stuff, I wanted to be prepared so I purchased a simple device with a 38 PIN connector for resetting the service reminder and airbag light. Was this necessary? Do the dealers use something like this? Do any of you use something like this?

11-19-2007, 10:53 PM	#53
drexappeal Super Moderator Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 7,671 Drives: Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan w/ Lighting, Comfort, Sunroof and Bose	This has been added to the AFTERMARKET/DIY sticky for future reference. __________________ w203 FTMFW! w204 FTMFL...until I saw the C204...LOL LINK - Current Mods LINK - Full Car Pics LINK: Supercharger and Exhaust Video

11-25-2007, 12:29 PM	#54
benz_addict MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,820 Drives: V12TT	problem... this worked for me but I can't change the reminder to Service B... It said service B but I just did early oil change my self so when I reset it, it only goes to service A remind. How do I get the B reminder? __________________ S600 V12TT - S65 cluster, S65 exhaust, Brabus ABC ELM, CL65 gloss black wheels, delimited

12-01-2007, 05:26 PM	#56
benz_addict MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,820 Drives: V12TT	doesn't work, I did it 30 times still shows service A Can anyone guide me how to get the service B reminder? __________________ S600 V12TT - S65 cluster, S65 exhaust, Brabus ABC ELM, CL65 gloss black wheels, delimited

12-02-2007, 12:11 PM	#57
benz_addict MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,820 Drives: V12TT	bump __________________ S600 V12TT - S65 cluster, S65 exhaust, Brabus ABC ELM, CL65 gloss black wheels, delimited

12-03-2007, 08:23 PM	#59
NickMangus Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10 Drives: 2003 C240	hello I purchased a simple device with a 38 PIN connector for resetting the service reminder and airbag light. Have any of you used one of these?

02-27-2009, 08:41 PM	#63
scottamc Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 32 Drives: 2007 C230	2007 C230 .. with 8,500 miles. I also am having trouble right now with the Reset. I followed the directions in the PDF to a T and was able to remove the service B overdue message to service A in 13,000 miles. However, I started driving around and the 13,000 miles hasn't started ticking off. I have drove many miles and it keeps saying 13,000 miles. Additionally, I want it to say service B due again and not A. I tried repeating the steps to reset that I did in the first place and it keeps saying service A due in 13,000, not B. ANy ideas?

08-14-2009, 05:40 AM	#64
walee112 Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 125 Drives: 2005 C55	does this work for a 2005 C55? __________________ '05 C55

10-04-2009, 10:53 AM	#65
flodur Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 Drives: c320 wagon	I just reset my service display as described in several threads and now the engine will not start anymore, not even crank. All lights etc. still work. (2003 C320 wagon). Any ideas what happened or what I can do?

10-04-2009, 03:45 PM	#67
flodur Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 Drives: c320 wagon	I assume it is still the first battery. I bought the car in 2005 and have not replaced the battery. I have never replaced the cps either. The car has about 78k miles on it. After I covered the problem this morning I waited about an hour and tried to start it again. The engine cranked twice slowly but did not start. Now I thought it may be the battery and I connected a battery charger. When I tried to start the engine 1p minutes later it stared right away. So it seems to be the battery. The strange thing is (and that is why I did not think of the battery in the first place) I drove the car a short distance about 10 minutes before I did the display reset. And 10 minutes later it would not crank/start. Thanks for your help anyway. Final question: how often do you need to replace the cps?

10-22-2009, 09:51 AM	#69
tolar7177 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1 Drives: 2008 ML 350	Need instructions for reseting service indicator light for 2008 ML 350. Big "D"

10-24-2009, 01:51 AM	#72
samaritrey Super Moderator 2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: McLean VA Posts: 3,694 Drives: THE C320	crank position sensor __________________ Trey's Car History 87 Suzuki Samurai Gone :( 99 KIA Sportage 2Door Sold July 20 2009 97 J30 given when 16 Has been passed down to sibling 01 C320 Got at 16 as of 2-22-13 has 189,000 miles with Eurocharged Tune, AMG Style Trunk Spoiler, BIX, NAV 2.0, Tein Springs with Renntech Shocks Next car G55 or SLK55 All About Trey and Cars Thread

08-04-2010, 02:53 PM	#73
jamesdeanvegas Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4 Drives: 02 mb c240	1. Ignition key in position 2. 2. Use the page button to select odometer readout in cluster. 3. Use the scroll button to display FSS indicator. 4. Press 'R' button on cluster for approximately 2 seconds. 5. Display in cluster will advise "to reset service reminder - press 'R' button for approx. 3 seconds. 6. Press 'R' button on cluster for approximately 3 seconds. 7. Service reminder is reset. This worked for me.....2002 C240 base sedan....I do my own stuff. I was like 10,000 on it...saying overdue but I had done it twice lol...now I know how.. thanks

08-04-2010, 03:44 PM	#74
Glyn M Ruck Super Moderator 1965 Jaguar 3.8 S Type Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 15,853 Drives: late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires	http://www.mbworld.org/forums/c-clas...st-models.html __________________ Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa

09-23-2011, 05:48 PM	#75
kirax2 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 882 Drives: I drive a Toyota Hybrid...	thanks!! works for me __________________

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