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Changes - Overview - E38, E39, E46, E52 & E53: Maintenance BMW 7 series E65/E66

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Instrument Cluster SIA Reset

Model: E38,E39,E46,E52,E53

Production Date: E46 from 9/99

E38,E39,E53 from 9/00

On 2001 vehicles without the diagnostic connector in the engine compartment, the use of the SIA reset tool is not possible. The service indicator may be reset using the reset mode in the instrument cluster.

Identifying Instrument Cluster. Scheme 114

Scheme 114: Identifying Instrument Cluster
Scheme 114: Identifying Instrument Cluster

Reset procedure for high and low clusters with SIA III using the Reset Mode

  1. Ignition key must be "off".
  2. Press and hold the trip odometer reset button in the instrument cluster (left button), and turn the ignition key to the first position.
  3. Keep the button pressed for approximately 5 seconds until one of the following words appear in the display: "OIL SERVICE, or "INSPECTION", with "RESET".

The service due is shown with "reset" if the coded minimum consumption limit has been reached and resetting is possible. If "reset" is not shown, the minimum limit has not been reached and resetting is not possible.

Scheme 115

Scheme 115
Scheme 115
  1. Press and hold the reset button again until the word "RESET" begins to flash.
  2. While the display is flashing, press the left button briefly to reset the service interval. After the display has shown the new interval the following will appear: "END SIA" The system can only be reset again after 10 liters (2.5gal) of fuel have been consumed. (Scheme 115): Identifying Display Of Instrument Panel

Reset procedure for clusters with SIA IV using the Reset Mode. (possible from 9/99 for E46, MY2001 E52)

  1. Ignition key must be "off".
  2. Press and hold the trip odometer button in the instrument cluster (left button), and turn the ignition key to the first position.
  3. Keep the button pressed for approximately 5 seconds until one of the following words appear in the display: "OIL SERVICE, or "INSPECTION", with "RESET".
  4. Release the reset button and press and hold again until "RESET" begins to flash.
  5. While the display is flashing, press the left button briefly to reset the service interval. After the display has shown the new interval, the following will appear: "END SIA"

The system can only be reset again after 10 liters (2.5gal) of fuel have been consumed.

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