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Reset Oil Light BMW 3 Series E46

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Service warning light

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In today's tutorial, you will learn how to reset the oil light on a BMW 3 Series E46. First, get inside the vehicle and turn the ignition key to the first position to power on the dashboard. Then, press and hold the side button on the instrument cluster for about five seconds to start the reset procedure; keep holding it until the display shows "end." At this point, you can turn off the ignition, and you will have successfully reset the maintenance light for the oil change.


Updated on 28 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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