BMW oil life light reset
To reset the oil life light on a BMW (Older models with a Board Computer (BC) stalk button, roughly through iDrive 7): With the engine off (or idling on some models), press and hold the BC (trip/odometer) stalk button on the turn-signal lever. Keep holding for about 7-10 seconds until the service menu appears on the cluster. Scroll to the relevant service item and confirm the reset per the on-screen prompt.
Key takeaways
- Change the oil first - the light is only a reminder.
- 1 procedure listed for BMW, by model year or family.
- No special tool needed for the procedures below.
- If it does not work, confirm your exact year in the owner's manual.
Older models with a Board Computer (BC) stalk button, roughly through iDrive 7
- With the engine off (or idling on some models), press and hold the BC (trip/odometer) stalk button on the turn-signal lever.
- Keep holding for about 7-10 seconds until the service menu appears on the cluster.
- Scroll to the relevant service item and confirm the reset per the on-screen prompt.
Source: 1addicts.com - DIY resetting service due lights - independent references, not the manufacturer.
Tools that help
These fit any car. A scanner with service-reset functions handles the makes that have no button procedure.
OBD-II scannerResets service lights on cars with no manual procedureShop Reminder stickersWrite the next due mileage so the light is a backup, not the planShop stickers
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