BMW 3 E46 Service Light Reset by Launch X431

BMW 3 E46 Service Light Reset by Launch X431

Chinaobd2 is a leading supplier of all kinds of Car Diagnostic Tool, Truck Diagnostic Tool, OBD2 Code Reader, Car Key Programmer,ECU Chip Tunning,etc. Currently, the top selling product including: VCDS VAG COM Cable, iProg+ Programmer, Scania VCI3



With the enhancement of service consciousness of vehicle, service light reset is becoming a technology target for weighing vehicle maintain and service. So we launch X431 technology center will provide technology instructor articles. Now how to reset service light of E46 chassis for BMW 3 series will be discussed.

When need reset?

Turn key switch ON or when start engine, the instrument panel will display “OIL Service” or“INSPECTION” and left distance for several seconds. If “Service” or“ INSPECTION” are lit all the time and the left distance is next to“0”， it indicates that it needs oil service reset.

And more about Launch X431 test case,please check here:How to use LaunchX431



How to reset by manual?

1.Press RESET button in the left of instrument panel.

2.Turn key ON and to ACC position.

3.Waiting for the instrument displays “OIL Service” or “INSPECTION” is flashed.

4.Release RESET button, then press five seconds, the screen will display RESR or RE is flashed. Release RESET button again and press again till the screen displays “25000km”. Now reset is completed.

Why fail to reset by manual?

When you find there is “-“symbol in front of the left distance number in the screen, and you can’t do reset with the above method, now you can use X-431 to reset oil service.

How to reset by X-431?

Firstly, please download the latest software in www.x431.com;

Secondly, please do reset as following:

3 series 3’_E46 Instrument system (KOM) service reset oil service,time inspection, distance inspection reset succeed.

If any other questions, please send the ECU identification information to us, we will try our best to provide personal service.

And for more BMW projects,please check here:BMW Repair Projects

This article tech Supported by China OBD2,