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Reset Service Light on BMW X3

Model: BMW X3 MK 1, E83 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Warning light – error code

Reset the service light on your BMW X3? Here’s how to do it. Turn on the ignition and press the button located above the instrument cluster. Press and hold the button until the message appears on the screen, then release the button and immediately press it again until the reset option appears. Continue pressing until the service reset is complete and the message ends. Turn off the ignition with the key. Check that the service light has disappeared from the display. Proceed to make changes to the onboard computer with the ignition off. Use this guide to reset the service lights on the X3.

Updated on 21 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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