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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: janey on June 08, 2009, 04:40:50 PM

Title: service reminder on a 156
Post by: janey on June 08, 2009, 04:40:50 PM
if someone can help with instructions on how to reset the service reminder on a 156 selespeed
Title: Re: service reminder on a 156
Post by: Fast Eddie on June 08, 2009, 05:13:02 PM
...there is only one way...take it in for service
Title: Re: service reminder on a 156
Post by: Davidm1600 on June 08, 2009, 05:19:49 PM
As daft as Edward's comment might appear I think he is essentially correct.  This is one for the dealer to sort out for you. Dave
Title: Re: service reminder on a 156
Post by: Alan Hopla on June 08, 2009, 06:52:50 PM
From other posts at Pistonheads.com and alfaowner.com

"When stationary, press Info, scroll through to service, enter it and then hold the + & - keys for 10 secs to re-set the indicator."
Title: Re: service reminder on a 156
Post by: janey on June 08, 2009, 07:09:08 PM
thanks for the advice guy's    but i would like to know whether i would need to use a scan tool such as a 'Carmen Scan Tool' utilizing the 'OBII' System or whether its a matter of a sequence of ignition key/odometer reset buttons. Vehicles such as the Mercedes E series can be reset this way, without the need of so called Dealer expertise. I would appreciate it if you could shed some light on my query??
Title: Re: service reminder on a 156
Post by: janey on June 08, 2009, 07:11:31 PM
Thank you Alan,   this is what i was looking for.     Janey
Title: Re: service reminder on a 156
Post by: Davidm1600 on June 09, 2009, 01:31:50 PM
Oh cool, well this is news to me, so glad to be aware of for the future.  BTW what on earth is a "Carmen Scan Tool for utilizing the OBII system".  Sounds like a cross between a Spanish opera and Starwars !!  ;D
Title: Re: service reminder on a 156
Post by: Mile Jurcic on June 09, 2009, 05:47:00 PM
I would have gone with the service option, it sounded alot easier.
Title: Re: service reminder on a 156
Post by: John Hanslow on June 11, 2009, 12:17:28 PM
Some of our club sposors have the Alfa Analyser for the modern era of cars.  I had my 156 done for free when the breaks were done.  In some instances the cost is about $80.00.

Remember with regular service, the selespeed is adjusted and reset also so you have multiple benefits.

Cheers.