How to reset service interval indicator of 2005 X5

[UCrewX5]

Originally Posted by GearHead

Hi there

What is the minimum consumption values? I thought it was 2.5 gallons but in my case, I have already used up 1/2 tank of gas and the reset procedure does not seem to work on my 2003 X5 3.0

Help please

Thanks

Minimum consumption values pertain to the vehicle utilization (number of miles driven, gallons of gas consumed, etc.) since the last service was performed. This has nothing to do with how full your gas tank presently is.

[Qsilver7]

Ditto...minimum consumption values are dependent on which model BMW you have (different engines & fuel tank sizes etc). See the info below about SIA III and the instructions on how to reset the Service Interval using the buttons on the instrument cluster (that were previously given back on page 1 of this thread)

Those experiencing SI reset failure...more than likely are NOT following the instructions correctly. Re-read the instructions and make sure you understand what ignition position 1 is...and that you are pressing, releasing, and pressing the buttons again as given in the instructions:

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by GearHead

Hi there, have not been successful in resetting the service indicator

After holding the reset button for 5 seconds while the the key is in position 1, I get Oil Service show up but the RESET does not appear.

Have tried this countless times and no luck

Any suggestions?

Did you ever figure this out? From what you wrote...it appears that you may be getting hung up after STEP 1. We can only go by what you wrote, and you never gave a very descriptive step by step procedure that you were doing. Not having a clear virtual image of what you may or may not be doing makes it difficult to say why you're not achieving success.

You can reread the instruction posted above from the BMW TIS...or take a look at my re-write of the instructions below. Also note that the BRAKE FLUID RENEWAL procedure doesn't apply to those of us in the USA. BMW NA has this warning turned off...and we are just recommended to schedule to have our brake fluid changed every two years.

For example, to accomplish an instrument cluster reset requires 3 presses of the odometer reset button during the various prompts you see in the Check Control Display in the instrument cluster

1. PRESS & HOLD odometer button, then turn ignition from OFF to Position 1, continue to hold the button until you see something like OIL SERV, INSPECTION, RESET, or RE appear in the display (you can get any of these words depending on which instrument cluster you have). You may NOT get all of these words. Release the button when at least one of the aforementioned words appear.
2. PRESS & HOLD the odometer again until you see RESET or RE start to FLASH in the display...now release the button again.
3. PRESS the odometer button for the 3rd time now...while the word RESET or RE is FLASHING in the display...this should now illuminate all 5 green LEDs in the SI display.