Service warning

[LindaH]

I have a Y reg A160 which I had serviced by a non main dealer, not realising that it would give a service warning every time I subsequently turned on the engine. Is there any way I can turn this off?

 

[television]

It does tell you how to do this in the handbook, if you cant find it someone will tell you how

 

[MIW615]

I have a Y reg A160 which I had serviced by a non main dealer, not realising that it would give a service warning every time I subsequently turned on the engine. Is there any way I can turn this off?

Hi and welcome to the forum, this might help..............

http://www.geocities.com/coolpot_1/merc.doc

 

[LindaH]

Thanks for that. I went to the car and tried it several times but the problem is still there. It shows a spanner symbol with a number which increases daily.

 

[MIW615]

Thanks for that. I went to the car and tried it several times but the problem is still there. It shows a spanner symbol with a number which increases daily.

Oh well, that's a shame, so it's back to looking through the handbook

 

[whitenemesis]

You could try;

Active Service System

1 Turn electronic key in the steering lock to position 1

2 Operate the system selection button (on steering air bag, left side bottom button) until the complete overview (total mileage and trip odometer) is displayed in the instrument cluster.

3 Operate the arrow button above the selection button until the service symbol and the actual remaining mileage, time, or service exceeded indication is displayed

4 Press the (R) button on the instrument cluster for about 3 seconds until the message "DO YOU WANT TO RESET THE SERVICE INTERVAL?" CONFIRM BY PRESSING THE BUTTON appears

5 Press the button (R) again within 5 seconds

6 The message "Remaining mileage" of 10,000 Miles or 15,000 Km will appear

 

[BlackC55]

You could try;

Active Service System

1 Turn electronic key in the steering lock to position 1

2 Operate the system selection button (on steering air bag, left side bottom button) until the complete overview (total mileage and trip odometer) is displayed in the instrument cluster.

3 Operate the arrow button above the selection button until the service symbol and the actual remaining mileage, time, or service exceeded indication is displayed

4 Press the (R) button on the instrument cluster for about 3 seconds until the message "DO YOU WANT TO RESET THE SERVICE INTERVAL?" CONFIRM BY PRESSING THE BUTTON appears

5 Press the button (R) again within 5 seconds

6 The message "Remaining mileage" of 10,000 Miles or 15,000 Km will appear

That won't work. Its for a different model.

1. Ignition to position 2

2. Press "0" on cluster quickly twice (double click)
(the service remaining will show up)

3 Then off with the ignition.

4.Hold the "0" down and turn the ignition on again and wait 5+ seconds.

The interval will then be re-set with a beep.

 

[LindaH]

Thanks. I initially turned on the engine rather than turning the key to position 2. It now works perfectly. I have another problem. Occasionally my hazard warning lights come on whilst I am driving. They flash for 40 times, have a few seconds off and then repeat the cycle. This can last for minutes or a lot longer, with the accompanying flash from other drivers who are trying to warn me.

 

[BlackC55]

When you start the car be careful not to press the key fob buttons. This has happened before with a customer of mine and we eventually got to the bottom of it by teaching her to turn the key without pressing the buttons!

 

[LindaH]

Thanks. I'll try that and let you know. I notice you said "her" - are we all that bad!

 

[BlackC55]

No comment...... lol

Just had my GF on the phone shouting at me because the hoover that I bought her was cr4p.

They are never satisfied.

 

[MIW615]

That won't work. Its for a different model.

1. Ignition to position 2

2. Press "0" on cluster quickly twice (double click)
(the service remaining will show up)

3 Then off with the ignition.

4.Hold the "0" down and turn the ignition on again and wait 5+ seconds.

The interval will then be re-set with a beep.

Hi BlackC55

Could you please give me the sequence for my other half's 230SLK - 1998
Thanks

 

[MIW615]

Hi BlackC55

Could you please give me the sequence for my other half's 230SLK - 1998
Thanks

BlackC55 any input please :?:

 

[MIW615]

BlackC55 any input please :?:

Found a reference in the owners handbook, it says..................

1. Activate the instrument cluster - key in position 2
2. Press adjustment knob (bottom left of speedo) twice within one second
3. The the service indicator is cleared automatically after 10 seconds.

Okay done this and my display shows a spanner and -750 after going through the above process it DOES clear, but when the engine is started it reverts back to the spanner and -750

Help please

 

[BlackC55]

Hello.

Are you with the car now?

 

[MIW615]

Hello.

Are you with the car now?

No, sadly the car is at home and I'm at work

 

[BlackC55]

Phone me whe with the car and I will talk you through it.

 

[MIW615]

Phone me whe with the car and I will talk you through it.

Thanks - will do

Malcolm

 

[MIW615]

Phone me whe with the car and I will talk you through it.

Just like to say a BIG thanks to BlackC55 - sorted in a couple of seconds