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Resetting service indicator. 2 ways? Help!
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Resetting service indicator. 2 ways? Help!
I didn't have many miles on the car when the A service was due. I took it to the dealer and instead of paying for everything to be checked again I asked for an oil and filter change only. The sa said she would not reset the service indicator. So I left. I called an indy shop and he said he could not reset the indicator because he did not have a code reader to reset the on-board-computer.
I have searched the forum and see many members reset it manually. They do their own service and don't take it to the dealer.
Does the on-board-computer tell how it was reset?
Does this affect the warranty?
Thanks
Oh yeah, I'm never going back to this dealer.
I have searched the forum and see many members reset it manually. They do their own service and don't take it to the dealer.
Does the on-board-computer tell how it was reset?
Does this affect the warranty?
Thanks
Oh yeah, I'm never going back to this dealer.
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
The dealer resets the service indicator in exactly the same way as stated in the guide in the stickies or with a Star if they happen to have it connected.
Influence on the warranty depends on where you live. In the US & Australia, as an example, you are protected by law. As long as you can prove that the oil & filter were changed (keep slips) whether by yourself or a non Benz franchise you are covered. Benz would have to prove that any action by you resulted in a failure.
In countries like SA Benz can invalidate a warranty if you don't have a vehicle serviced by a dealer. But here all cars are sold with a Mobilodrive plan (service plan) so there is no sensible reason to DIY as Benz is picking up the tab. They genuinely check out the vehicle for an A service. Full chassis & fluids check including brakes, connect to Star & check for fault codes, Change oil & filter & cabin filters & wiper blades. Wash & clean the car & you get it back pristine.
Influence on the warranty depends on where you live. In the US & Australia, as an example, you are protected by law. As long as you can prove that the oil & filter were changed (keep slips) whether by yourself or a non Benz franchise you are covered. Benz would have to prove that any action by you resulted in a failure.
In countries like SA Benz can invalidate a warranty if you don't have a vehicle serviced by a dealer. But here all cars are sold with a Mobilodrive plan (service plan) so there is no sensible reason to DIY as Benz is picking up the tab. They genuinely check out the vehicle for an A service. Full chassis & fluids check including brakes, connect to Star & check for fault codes, Change oil & filter & cabin filters & wiper blades. Wash & clean the car & you get it back pristine.
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