Service A
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
From: NY
2005 MB C230K
Service A
Dealer wants $320 for service A. My car has about 33,000 miles. It sounds like all they do is an oil change and CHECK fluids, which i'm sure i can do myself. Anyone ever do the service on their own and just have the computer reset? Am i missing something else that is included in this service that i should be having done?????
Thanks
Thanks
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,263
Likes: 169
From: So. Oregon Coast
C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort RIP
OR tell the dealer to just do an oil change,
and contact you to authorize any additional charges.
That way if they find anything under warranty, you get it free.
Yeh, you can do it yourself, but I got a lot of stuff for free from the dealer.
and contact you to authorize any additional charges.
That way if they find anything under warranty, you get it free.
Yeh, you can do it yourself, but I got a lot of stuff for free from the dealer.
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 431
Likes: 2
Ford Pinto
Dealer wants $320 for service A. My car has about 33,000 miles. It sounds like all they do is an oil change and CHECK fluids, which i'm sure i can do myself. Anyone ever do the service on their own and just have the computer reset? Am i missing something else that is included in this service that i should be having done?????
Thanks
Thanks
Just be careful when getting under the car. I use Rhino ramps from Auto Zone to drive up on when draining the oil.
www.installuniversity.com
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
From: NY
2005 MB C230K
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
From: NY
2005 MB C230K
I just got off the phone with mercedes, they won't reset the onboard computer unless i have the service performed, so it looks like i'll be going to the stealer, thanks for the replies.
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 431
Likes: 2
Ford Pinto
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
From: NY
2005 MB C230K
the manual says to clear it you just push the reset button (the same button you use to clear the tripometer) but this won't reset it will it, so i know when the next service is needed????
Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
From: Casa Grande, Arizona
2005 c230k
The proper way to reset the service timer for a 2005 c230
1. have the key in the on position (not ac position)
2. get to the "A/B Service due in xxxxx miles" display
3. hold reset button for @3-4 seconds
4. the screen will ask "confirm reset press reset button for 3 seconds"
5. next message will say A/B Service due in 13000 miles
This should get it done properly. If you are fairly handy and have the manual that states all the things that are done at A/B srevice I recommend that you go ahead and do it yourself.
1. have the key in the on position (not ac position)
2. get to the "A/B Service due in xxxxx miles" display
3. hold reset button for @3-4 seconds
4. the screen will ask "confirm reset press reset button for 3 seconds"
5. next message will say A/B Service due in 13000 miles
This should get it done properly. If you are fairly handy and have the manual that states all the things that are done at A/B srevice I recommend that you go ahead and do it yourself.
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 431
Likes: 2
Ford Pinto
Yes. It will. You can also reset it to show the next proper Service, A or B depending on what is next.
In the "Operation" section under "Flexible service system" you will find how to properly reset the service counter. No big deal. It is page 140 in my 2002 C240 manual.
I have done this many times.
In the "Operation" section under "Flexible service system" you will find how to properly reset the service counter. No big deal. It is page 140 in my 2002 C240 manual.
I have done this many times.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
From: NY
2005 MB C230K
The proper way to reset the service timer for a 2005 c230
1. have the key in the on position (not ac position)
2. get to the "A/B Service due in xxxxx miles" display
3. hold reset button for @3-4 seconds
4. the screen will ask "confirm reset press reset button for 3 seconds"
5. next message will say A/B Service due in 13000 miles
This should get it done properly. If you are fairly handy and have the manual that states all the things that are done at A/B srevice I recommend that you go ahead and do it yourself.
1. have the key in the on position (not ac position)
2. get to the "A/B Service due in xxxxx miles" display
3. hold reset button for @3-4 seconds
4. the screen will ask "confirm reset press reset button for 3 seconds"
5. next message will say A/B Service due in 13000 miles
This should get it done properly. If you are fairly handy and have the manual that states all the things that are done at A/B srevice I recommend that you go ahead and do it yourself.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,781
Likes: 3
From: Boston
'05 A4 1.8TQM6
As far as I know, MB does not use timing belts but chains (non-interference engine). Chains last longer than belts, check the manual. It might say something about the chain replacement.
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 496
Likes: 0
From: Long Island
MB
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,781
Likes: 3
From: Boston
'05 A4 1.8TQM6
They are less likey to break than belts and can go for longer intervals. Perhaps its with the newer motors but my old 94 c220, the dealer never said anything about chaning the timing chain...sold her at 160k miles and was still running perfect....minus 1st gear being gone =P
Check in your manual or dealer for the recommended change interval.
Check in your manual or dealer for the recommended change interval.
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 431
Likes: 2
Ford Pinto
The last 40,000 miles have been the best ever. We plan to keep the car for 5 more years at the least.
You can see some of the installs I have done on my website. www.installuniversity.com
I have not changed my timing chain. geeez. I have totally forgot about that. I wonder how big a pain that is. I can't wait to get my hands on that DVD manual. I am ordering that manual tomorrow.
Last edited by wizkid; Dec 28, 2006 at 09:22 PM.
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 431
Likes: 2
Ford Pinto
FYI, I have posted the incomplete version of the oil change. I still have to proof read it and take a few more photo's but it gets the point across for now.
Direct Link:
http://www.installuniversity.com/mb/...oilchange.html
Direct Link:
http://www.installuniversity.com/mb/...oilchange.html
