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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 05:04 AM
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ill perform Service A myself

hello ppl...

since i have no dealer here, no warranty either...ill b performing Service A myself. Car only has 8000kms or 5000miles in a perod of about 15months.

anyone here know what to perform for service A???? anyone kind enough to gimme a list of service a in ur maintenance booklets???hhehehe...thanks!
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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I don't have the specific list with me, but the most important thing is the oil change. I believe they also top off the fuids, check brakes, etc. Word of caution though, by doing it yourself you will get the message at 10k miles saying you need to perform service A and without the correct tool/laptop, it will stay there.
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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i'm pretty sure you can reset the 'perform svc A' msg yourself...the same way the mileage is re-set...hold that same button.
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 09:34 AM
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You can reset that yourself, no tools needed...

Just do a search on this forum regarding service A or oil change.

I just did mine last weekend took about 30 mins.
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 09:56 AM
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No tool needed? That's cool. On my Dad's BMW he had it required a special tool that cost him about $90.
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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yeah...its in the manual....ASSYST can be reset personally.

so aside from bolt tightening, change of oil and filter....what other things should i perform????

my a/c filter is pretty clean, and so does my air filter considering that i only have 5000miles on it.
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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A Service

Interior
Function check

Check TeleAid by pressing SOS button

Horn, head lamp flasher, hazard flasher, turn signals

Warning/indicator, illumination and interior lighting

Windshield wiper, windshield washer systems

Headlamp cleaning system

Reset FSS counter in instrument cluster

Wheels, brakes

Check brake pads for lining thickness, front and rear

Check condirtion of brake discs, front and rear

Check tires for damage

Correct tire inflation

Engine compartment

Engine oil and filter change

Check and correct fluid levels

Engine coolant system, antifreeze and corrosion protection

Brake system

Battery

Lubricate catch, safety catch and hinges on hood.

Trunk

Correct tire inflation in spare tire.
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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Re: ill perform Service A myself

Originally posted by BruNo
hello ppl...

since i have no dealer here, no warranty either...ill b performing Service A myself. Car only has 8000kms or 5000miles in a perod of about 15months.

anyone here know what to perform for service A???? anyone kind enough to gimme a list of service a in ur maintenance booklets???hhehehe...thanks!
I'd be asking about warrantee concerns. Some warrantees require things like oil changes be documented, which you cannot do if you do them yourself.
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 11:07 AM
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Re: Re: ill perform Service A myself

Originally posted by taylor192
I'd be asking about warrantee concerns. Some warrantees require things like oil changes be documented, which you cannot do if you do them yourself.
He said he doesn't even have a warranty so that's not a concern.

However, I'm not so sure you can simply reset the Service A message. I'd have to check on that -- should be in the manual.
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 11:40 AM
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At Service A, will MB wash, dry, and polish your car like brand new or will they just wash and vacuum it only?
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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Originally posted by Big Sheesh
At Service A, will MB wash, dry, and polish your car like brand new or will they just wash and vacuum it only?
That is entirely up to the dealer. Washing, vacuuming, and polishing is not part of Service A.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 06:31 AM
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thanks a lot for the help people!!! gonna do it nextweek....8days remaining in FSS!
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