Resetting all Addt'l Work in Service Menu
Of course, they did not reset my service reminder.
So, I went in an reset it myself, also resetting all the "Additional Work" items, too.
I'm assuming that won't be a problem. it was the only way I could clear the reminders.
And btw there is a way to clear the reminders for only the services performed
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...s-211-usa.html
Here is the instructions how to reset FSS http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211...roceedure.html
Don't go with Complete Service but instead use Special Work
And btw there is a way to clear the reminders for only the services performed
Brake flush is done every 2 years. Had that done, when I re-tired at 40K in the early spring. Way too early for plugs and FF.
I keep up on all the maintenance stuff. I just refuse to pay them $500 for a "glorified oil change". I have the extended factory warranty going to 7/75 and currently there is just short of 50K on it now. All the other "checks and services" are really nothing more than a revenue generating process and NOT required to maintain warranty support.
So, when the service is up (A, B, C, D, etc.) - I read the maintenance book and only have them do what is required. That almost always cuts cost of the service by 50-75%. And, IMHO is not eliminating anything... other than dealer profit.
I was mainly concerned with correctly resetting the "wallet-emptying" reminder notice. I don't want that popping up every time I start the car. It did not go away with complete service reset. I had to reset all the additional work items... rather than figure out what was due, I just reset every one.
No problems with doing that, are there?
Last edited by SteveC325; Oct 8, 2011 at 11:50 AM.



