Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to reset the service indicator on the BMW 3 Series E46 version

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Engine oil

In this video, we see how to reset the engine oil light on a BMW 3 Series E46 version, which is displayed on the central screen with the instrument panel on for the first five seconds after ignition, highlighting the kilometers in this case of delay, as it was done after the deadline. To reset it, we must press the button located on the bottom left relative to the speedometer, with the car turned off. While holding it down, turn on the ignition: continue to hold it down and the reset mode will activate. At this point, release the button, then press it again until the "reset" message starts flashing. Press it briefly again and it will be reset. If we want to reset the interval, hold it down again until it flashes and then press it briefly again. And that's it.

Posted on 23 May 2025 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

How to Reset the Service Light on a BMW 3 Series E46?
How to Reset the Service Light on a BMW 3 Series E46?
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46) To reset the Service light on the instrument cluster of the BMW 3 Series E46, turn on the ignition and press and hold the button located to the left …
How to reset the service of a BMW 3 Series E46 version
How to reset the service of a BMW 3 Series E46 version
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46) In this video we can see how to reset the service light on a BMW 3 Series E46 version: get into the car and make sure all doors are closed properly: …
How to Reset the Service Light on a BMW 3 Series E46?
How to Reset the Service Light on a BMW 3 Series E46?
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46) To reset the Service light on a BMW 3 Series E46, press and hold the button located on the left side of the instrument cluster while it is off. Next,…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to reset the tyre pressure warning light on the Suzuki Jimny?

To reset the tyre pressure warning light on the Suzuki Jimny, first inflate the tyres to the pressure value indicated on the corresponding sticker: this is located at the bottom of the driver's door pillar. Once the tyres are inflated, insert the ignition key and turn on the instrument panel: select the screen that indicates the tyre pressures, checking that the values change. After a few seconds, the tyre pressure warning light will automatically turn off.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos