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How do you reset the Service light on the BMW 3 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Service warning light

On the instrument panel of the BMW 3 Series, to completely make the Service light disappear from the instrument panel, you will need to hold down the button on the left side of the dashboard and insert the ignition key to turn on the panel. Now on the screen will appear the message "__test": continuing to hold down the button, the previous message will change to "reset". When this message starts flashing, you will need to release the button and press it again. The message will turn off, then you must press the button again to display the message "end". At this point, the reset of the light will be completed.

Posted on 23 February 2025 by ScegliAuto

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