C3 service indicator reset, no problem for future services ?

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C3 service indicator reset, no problem for future services ?

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Just a quick question, I found the reset procedure (press rh button ign on, =0 display then off and on again) but will this upset Citroen in future or is it how the garage would do it ?
My local garage did the service but didn't do the indicator, now becoming more insistent. If I do this myself it should be ok ? Local garage is not main dealer just small approved service garage.
I assume this isn't trying to tell me something else, it is just a warning of needing a service isn't it.
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It won't cause any problems in itself but dealer services may cover more items than you have - checks on brakes and brake fluid etc.
But this should be done anyway.

I wouldn't take mine to a dealer in any case, have just done oils and filters while brakes were completely renewed a couple of months ago and checks are done randomly and frequently rather then to a rigid schedule - often just a look to see if all is well.

Belts are done at specific (ish) distances or times so wouldn't be linked to the dash service indicator.
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charentejohn wrote:Hi
Just a quick question, I found the reset procedure (press rh button ign on, =0 display then off and on again) but will this upset Citroen in future or is it how the garage would do it ?
My local garage did the service but didn't do the indicator, now becoming more insistent. If I do this myself it should be ok ? Local garage is not main dealer just small approved service garage.
I assume this isn't trying to tell me something else, it is just a warning of needing a service isn't it.
John
No this just resets the service interval that's all to the predetermined mileage interval.
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Thanks, just making sure it wouldn't cause any problems. I use the same garage so could just get them to do it but I may as well do it myself, it was just oil this time so next will be filters etc.
They keep track on computer so whatever is due next time they will know, so whatever level of service is required will be done.
The car is 10 yrs old so not desperate that it is all logged and service history value lessens over the years, I like oil changes though as they do no harm the mor the merrier.
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Just tried this and all goes as instructed but the Service light and beep still happens.
I did - press rh button on dash, turn on ignition (But not starting the engine) and wait for countdown which then shows =0. Let go of rh button and switch off, wait a second and turn on. Nothing on the dash changes, when I start the car it still says service required.
What am I missing, if nothing I will go to my local garage and let them figure it out.
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After you released the button, did you wait for the spanner service symbol to disappear before turning off the ignition?
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Hi, just being a bit vacant on my part.
The car was talking to me all along but I mised it, brake light out on rh side. The message doesen't hang about but I noticed it this morning, also parked opposite a shop window so could see the dead light as I reversed.
In future I will check my 'e-mails' from the car if I see this light again.....
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