I have changed my Oil in my MINI at the 10,000 mark. I have just founf out that it voids my warranty here in Germany. I only have a 2 year warranty anyway. I was wondering if anybody has every came up with a way reset the computer for the oil counter or do I need to go back to the dealer and pay about 15 Euros.

Thanks,

Dano

 

do a search of the threads. It is on here. I had to reset it myself because the dealer forgot. But the answer is here.

 

Does MINI not provide free service in Germany?

Doug

 

No they don't. They charge 100 Euros plus I have to bring my own Oil.

I have found something that Might be useful to other people. I plan on ordering one after I get back from my military deployment.

Here is the link.
http://www.peakeresearch.com/

Click on the R5/EMX. It is a MINI Scan/Reset tool. Sounds real nice.

Dano

 

Careful with that. It only reads the SES codes when the light comes one. It does not allow you to reset the counter or anything else. I have found a better tool that uses a Palm PC or a laptop. It is from www.digimoto.com. It is very nice because it allows you top read each individual sensor and do things like quarter miles and even a dyno estimate. Just a thought.

 

Will this let you reset the counters or see an error code or anything like the other type.

Thanks.

 

Below are some slightly differing instructions that I've had for about 2 years.. I am curious as to why you wish to reset it, as that will certainly make the fact that you changed your oil more obvious! I'd act like I hadn't (& leave the counter be) if I were you.

<snip>
You may find this useful if you do your own oil changes. Keep in mind you should wait until your factory service expires, since resetting the indicator may lead the dealer to deny oil changes since the indicator does not indicate an oil change is due.
Press and hold the trip odometer button.
Insert car key and turn it to the first position.
Watch for the word "RESET" to appear on the Odometer indicator.
Release the trip odometer button, then press & hold it again.
Wait for the "RESET" message to flash.
Release the button, and then press & release (once only)
The Service interval is now reset to 10,000 miles

</snip>

 

Since I am in Germant. I only get a 2 year warranty. I can see spendeding 150+ on an oil change. The dealers here don't throw in things like that. It is 100 Euros and then I have to bring my own oil. That seems pricey. So I can do it myself for allot less.

 

The one form Digimoto tells youw hat the code is and what it means as well as giving you all of the sensor data. As for counters you have to reset those following the directions that were posted earlier. I wasn't able to find a computer that could do it all. With the Peake tool I felt one was paying too much for to little. You need the book for the codes and all you can do is reset them. I like being able to read the sensors as well.

 

I did the rest but got 15500 service! whats that mean.

 

i was told that the first oil change was to be done at 10,000 then after that mine has always been reset to 15500 which they told me was based on driving conditions - i try to get my oil changed about every 5-7000 miles just to be on the safe side.

 

So its not going to tell me when to change the oil again till 155000mile is up?

 

Little did I know that I could have just ask you Ed if I wanted to do this. Thanks for all the info. I just changed my oil last week and have been needing to reset it.

Glad I found this thread.

 

So this is normal, reset reads 15500.

 

Just did the reset and it worked perfectly. I did have to try it 3 times before it took but it worked

 

Did it reset to 15500 or 10,000?

 

Mine reset to 15500.

 

Reset is not pre-programmed to a specific interval, nor is it programable. It does reset based on driving habits. I've had mine reset to 10k, 15k, and 17,500.

 

Did my oil change and reset yesterday, 30OCT2006. Followed the instructions tht are listed in post #2 with no problem. Mileage went to 15500 and now ready to motor on.

 

Perfect timing.

Later this week I'm picking up a filter, and oil. Guess what my big date is on Sat.? If only I had an exhaust and pulley to bolt on while I was under there.

 

Thanks, I just changed mine at 44,000(bought@43,000) and was wondering the same thing.

 

So I went and bought one of these. It works nicely and does what I want. One question. What do you think the third button is? The one with the clock.

Thanks,

Rich

 

Day light savings time?

 

MiniMania sells a code reader reset tool for $160 that reads the codes and resets all service and inspection intervals. Includes a book of codes to help figure what went off.

 

To get mine to work I had to be sure the steering wheel was locked before I started the procedure.

Dan G