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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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Are you resetting it with the door open or closed??? door must be closed.

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Hi And thanks livefreeordie,

Ah, ok. Had been trying it with the door open.

Just tried with the door closed and followed this proceedure.
1: Put key into ignition, turned to position 1.
2: Pressed and held button (1).
3: Turned key to position 2.
4: After about 5 secs there was a "Peep" sound from the dash...............BUT no display reset.
5: Released button (1).
6: Turned key to position 0 and removed key.

It's a mystery...............

Thanks again for the reply.

livefreeordie

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Check back later today, i have some directions that look different and worked for me.

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Ok, cheers for that

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ok here's the instructions. The time's are inportant.


1) turn key to postion 2

2) within 4 seconds press button 1 twice and release

3) the preset status will display days or milage, within 10 seconds turn key to postion o

4) press and hold button 1 while turning key to postion 2, the preset status will display days or milage again, continue to hold for 10 seconds. After signal sounds display will reset to 10,000 miles

5) release button 1

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If this does not work, take the key out wait a few seconds and start over. Door must be closed.

It took me a couple of tries before i got it.

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Many, many thanks Livefreeordie
1st time.........no joy,..........2nd time........BINGO!

Now showing the correct 15000 kms to next service.............perfecto!

Mind you, I won't wait THAT long before I do oil & filter etc (more like 7000 kms!)

Many thanks again.

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Glad it worked for you, print a copy and keep it in the car.

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I have done that very thing.