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Don B. · 07-05-2008

Hi people,

I have searched on this site and others, but have yet to find a definitive answer to my question..........which is this; How do I reset my service indicator on my 1998 SLK230 Kompressor.

I have tried the proceedure as outlined in the FACE LIFT (2001 - 2004) owners handbook (pdf download), AND the proceedure outlined on this site http://www.buellwinkle.com/r170/ , which appears to have the same pre face lift dash as mine.
Neither method worked..............still showing - 197km

I should point out at this juncture that I was a car mechanic in a past life haha, and do all my own car maintenance up to and including engine & transmission overhauls.
I only mention this to show that I'm not a complete klutz when it comes to vehicles.

I don't know whether THIS makes a difference or not but, this car was sold NEW by Mercedes Japan, and arrived in New Zealand as a 2nd.hand import (very common over here).
Everything on the car is the same as any other RHD model, other than the under hood & door jamb decals are in Japanese.

Am I missing something?, or is it possible that the Japanese Domestic Market models can only be reset by a Mercedes dealer.

It's no biggie, but just an annoyance that I would like to remedy myself if possible

Thanks in advance for any & all assistance.

Kind regards

Don B.

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Don B. SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand Vehicle: 1998 SLK 230 Kompressor, Brilliant Silver, Anthracite cloth interior (JDM Import) Posts: 39 Country: Thanks: 29 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	RSS reset help. Hi people, I have searched on this site and others, but have yet to find a definitive answer to my question..........which is this; How do I reset my service indicator on my 1998 SLK230 Kompressor. I have tried the proceedure as outlined in the FACE LIFT (2001 - 2004) owners handbook (pdf download), AND the proceedure outlined on this site http://www.buellwinkle.com/r170/ , which appears to have the same pre face lift dash as mine. Neither method worked..............still showing - 197km I should point out at this juncture that I was a car mechanic in a past life haha, and do all my own car maintenance up to and including engine & transmission overhauls. I only mention this to show that I'm not a complete klutz when it comes to vehicles. I don't know whether THIS makes a difference or not but, this car was sold NEW by Mercedes Japan, and arrived in New Zealand as a 2nd.hand import (very common over here). Everything on the car is the same as any other RHD model, other than the under hood & door jamb decals are in Japanese. Am I missing something?, or is it possible that the Japanese Domestic Market models can only be reset by a Mercedes dealer. It's no biggie, but just an annoyance that I would like to remedy myself if possible Thanks in advance for any & all assistance. Kind regards Don B.

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