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How to Reset the Oil Service Light on the BMW E46

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

To reset the oil service light on the vehicle, follow these steps: access the driver's seat, locate the left button next to the speedometer on the instrument panel. Insert the ignition key, press and hold the left button on the instrument panel, and simultaneously turn the key to the on position, wait at least 3 seconds, then release the button. After that, press the button again for another three seconds until the "reset" message starts blinking. Finally, press the button on the panel briefly, and the reset light will have been reset.

Updated on 24 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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