Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Reset the Service Light on a Lancia Ypsilon

Model: Lancia Ypsilon 840, Y1, Ypsilon 1, MK 1 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Service warning light

See other generations:
Video tutorial

After performing scheduled maintenance or simply a service on your vehicle, it is necessary to reset the service warning light. On a Lancia Ypsilon, follow these steps: Turn on the ignition, put the gear lever in neutral without starting the engine.

Press the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it. With your left foot, press the brake pedal 7 times, and on the last press, hold it down for 60 seconds; Release the brake pedal and then the accelerator, and turn off the ignition; Wait 60 seconds before turning the ignition back on. Turn the ignition back on, and the service light will be gone.


Updated on 11 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Lancia Ypsilon (2003-2011 / Y2, MK 2, 843, Ypsilon 2) In today's video, you will learn how to reset the service light for the regular oil change maintenance on a 2003 Lancia Ypsilon second series. First,…
Lancia Ypsilon (2011-2023 / 846, Ypsilon 3, Y3, MK 3) Reaching the moment when the Service light comes on, in the Lancia Ypsilon as well as in any other vehicle, means having to service the car, change t…
Lancia Ypsilon (2011-2023 / 846, Ypsilon 3, Y3, MK 3) The procedure to reset the Service light on the Lancia Ypsilon cannot be performed using the buttons on the dashboard: to turn off the light, you wil…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Activate the Disabled TRC on the Toyota Yaris?

As the video clearly shows, disabling or activating the traction control (TRC or ESP) on the Toyota Yaris is very simple. By default, the traction system activates every time the vehicle is started. To disable it, simply press the button depicting a skidding car located in the centre of the vehicle where the controls are, such as the hazard lights and the radio, but near the handbrake. Once disabled, the TRC off light will illuminate on the dashboard. To reactivate it, just press the same button again.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos