How do I reset a Service A maintenance light on a 2010?
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How do I reset a Service A maintenance light on a 2010?
My local thief of a dealer is refusing to clear the light with just an oil change. They want to charge extra money to CHECK items that they should be checking anyway.
In any case, does anyone have info on how to reset the Service A light on the newer 2010 system?
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In any case, does anyone have info on how to reset the Service A light on the newer 2010 system?
Thanks
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Can't blame him for refusing as you did not have the service done, only a small part of it. Why do you expect them to check all that stuff which includes a interagation of the computer for free. Don't know what you do for a living but how would you react if you were asked to work for nothing?
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only a small part?? $160 for a f---ing oil change is not enough to "check" the other items??? what planet do you live on where money grows on the tree in the front yard?
the ONLY two action items are to change the oil and reset the light.
and if I nickle-and-dimed my boss about the items that I "check" at work, i would be fired in a heartbeat!
Interior
· Function check
· Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
· Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
· Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster
Wheels, brakes
· Check front brake pads for lining thickness
· Check tires for damage, condition
· Correct tire inflation pressure
Engine compartment
· Change engine oil and filter
· Fluid level checks of the following:
· Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
· Windshield washer system
· Brake system
· Check and correct battery fluid level
· Check battery condition
· Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
Trunk
· Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire
· Check battery condition
the ONLY two action items are to change the oil and reset the light.
and if I nickle-and-dimed my boss about the items that I "check" at work, i would be fired in a heartbeat!
Interior
· Function check
· Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
· Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
· Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster
Wheels, brakes
· Check front brake pads for lining thickness
· Check tires for damage, condition
· Correct tire inflation pressure
Engine compartment
· Change engine oil and filter
· Fluid level checks of the following:
· Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
· Windshield washer system
· Brake system
· Check and correct battery fluid level
· Check battery condition
· Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
Trunk
· Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire
· Check battery condition
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only a small part?? $160 for a f---ing oil change is not enough to "check" the other items??? what planet do you live on where money grows on the tree in the front yard?
the ONLY two action items are to change the oil and reset the light.
and if I nickle-and-dimed my boss about the items that I "check" at work, i would be fired in a heartbeat!
Interior
· Function check
· Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
· Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
· Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster
Wheels, brakes
· Check front brake pads for lining thickness
· Check tires for damage, condition
· Correct tire inflation pressure
Engine compartment
· Change engine oil and filter
· Fluid level checks of the following:
· Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
· Windshield washer system
· Brake system
· Check and correct battery fluid level
· Check battery condition
· Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
Trunk
· Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire
· Check battery condition
the ONLY two action items are to change the oil and reset the light.
and if I nickle-and-dimed my boss about the items that I "check" at work, i would be fired in a heartbeat!
Interior
· Function check
· Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
· Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
· Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster
Wheels, brakes
· Check front brake pads for lining thickness
· Check tires for damage, condition
· Correct tire inflation pressure
Engine compartment
· Change engine oil and filter
· Fluid level checks of the following:
· Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
· Windshield washer system
· Brake system
· Check and correct battery fluid level
· Check battery condition
· Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
Trunk
· Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire
· Check battery condition
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I should have mentioned that the Service A total cost is $400. So do explain how the extra time adds up to $240. That is one hell of an hourly rate! And also, if it takes the experienced mechanic an hour to check the tires, fluids, and lights, he too should be fired because it took him double the time it should have.
In any case, if you are fine with those kinds of rates, by all means go to the local dealer. But I refuse to be blatantly bent over and ripped off for the money that I had to actually work to earn.
In any case, if you are fine with those kinds of rates, by all means go to the local dealer. But I refuse to be blatantly bent over and ripped off for the money that I had to actually work to earn.
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I should have mentioned that the Service A total cost is $400. So do explain how the extra time adds up to $240. That is one hell of an hourly rate! And also, if it takes the experienced mechanic an hour to check the tires, fluids, and lights, he too should be fired because it took him double the time it should have.
In any case, if you are fine with those kinds of rates, by all means go to the local dealer. But I refuse to be blatantly bent over and ripped off for the money that I had to actually work to earn.
In any case, if you are fine with those kinds of rates, by all means go to the local dealer. But I refuse to be blatantly bent over and ripped off for the money that I had to actually work to earn.
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Sosh can't fill the wiper fluid without running to the dealer for a full inspection including the Star Diagnosis...
check this
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...=reset+service
check this
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...=reset+service
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Sosh can't fill the wiper fluid without running to the dealer for a full inspection including the Star Diagnosis...
check this
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...=reset+service
check this
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...=reset+service
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Service A
is just a glorified oil change all the other items are simple check belt check air check fluids. You can perform those and oil changes yourself fill in the booklet and remain under warranty.
Try the standard mb with steering wheel menu.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Press button menu or menu on the
multifunction steering wheel repeatedly
until the standard display (Y page 122)
appears in the multifunction display.
X Press button UP or DOWN on the
multifunction steering wheel until the
maintenance service indicator display with
the service symbolWrench ¯ and the
maintenance service deadline appears in
the multifunction display.
At that point most systems ask if you want to reset the fss You press and hold the R button until it beeps.
If you do your own maint the dealer is required to provide you with the reset procedure by law. They are jacking you around.
Try the standard mb with steering wheel menu.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Press button menu or menu on the
multifunction steering wheel repeatedly
until the standard display (Y page 122)
appears in the multifunction display.
X Press button UP or DOWN on the
multifunction steering wheel until the
maintenance service indicator display with
the service symbolWrench ¯ and the
maintenance service deadline appears in
the multifunction display.
At that point most systems ask if you want to reset the fss You press and hold the R button until it beeps.
If you do your own maint the dealer is required to provide you with the reset procedure by law. They are jacking you around.
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check youtube for reset instructions, worked for me. find a good indy for routine maint. most are old mb techs with many years of exp. they do quality work for about 50% cost.
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Vpr80 I’m with you on this on. Every time I go in for scheduled service it costs me 800 plus. My dealer attempted to charge me 135.00 for washing the driver’s side of the motor. The funny thing about this is you could eat off that motor, I keep it so clean. Well I refused and after speaking with the service manager the dollar field was replaced with a N/C trying to make me feel like they were doing me a favour.
I have since decided that there are other qualified Mercedes techs that can do the work as good or better for a reasonable amount of dollars.
I have since decided that there are other qualified Mercedes techs that can do the work as good or better for a reasonable amount of dollars.
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or click on the line just below this.....
https://mbworld.org/forums/4337187-post15.html
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