[Steve the Fly]

Can anyone out there tell me of a way to reset the service B warning that I have gone passed my service interval? I don't know if it needs a plug in, or if it can be done by turning the ignition and pressing and holding of buttons technique? Can someone out there answer this? The car is a 2002 240E before the face lift model.

Many thanks from a home mechanic thats good with engines but sadly lacking in the IT department!

lol Steve(uk)

 

[MarcusF]

If the W210 E reset procedure is like the 2002 W208 CLK reset procedure (and I've been told it is), here is how it's done:

 

[Steve the Fly]

Thanks,advice greatfully recieved-service reset done!

Hi there, I just contacted prev owner he is sending me a manual! I have done what you say and it is reset, that is great! As DIY mechanic I am doing all my own servicing, but what does service A and B entail. I have just changed engine oil replaced oil filter, air filter, autotransmission oil, new brake pads front and replaced brake fluid, drained coolant and replaced with fresh anti oxidant antifreeze, I have replaced the plugs(HT leads were ok). So basically I have gone overboard with the service. So I should have covered everything. Is there anything I have missed? as I am new to these engines only having owned the car 6month. Thanks for any advice offered, and once again, many thanks for the advice already given.

lol Steve (uk)

 

[MarcusF]

Here's the service schedule according to my MB service booklet (the one that MB USA supplied with the car).

A-Service — First visit at approximately 10,000 miles or 1 year, but determined by Flexible Service System; then every 20,000 miles or 2 years.
Services performed:
Interior
1. · Function check
2. · Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
3. · Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
4. · Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster
Wheels, brakes
1. · Check front brake pads for lining thickness
2. · Check tires for damage, condition
3. · Correct tire inflation pressure
Engine compartment
1. · Change engine oil and filter
2. · Fluid level checks of the following:
1. · Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
2. · Windshield washer system
3. · Brake system
3. · Check and correct battery fluid level
4. · Check battery condition
5. · Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
Trunk
1. · Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire
2. · Check battery condition

B-Service — First visit at approximately 20,000 miles or one year after previous service, but determined by Flexible Service System; then every 20,000 miles or 2 years.
Services performed:
Interior
1. · Function check
2. · Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
3. · Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
4. · Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster
5. · Replace dust filter (not applicable to SL-Class)
6. · Replace combination filter (SL-Class)
7. · Check parking brake (function test only)
Wheels, brakes
1. · Check condition/thickness of front and rear brake discs
2. · Check front and rear brake pads for lining thickness
3. · Check tires for damage and condition
4. · Measure tread depth, record in mm
5. · Correct tire inflation pressure
Underside of Vehicle
1. · Check for major components leakage
2. · Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
3. · Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots
4. · Check condition of mechanical steering components and rubber boots
Engine Compartment
1. · Check for major components leakage
2. · Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
3. · Check and replenish all fluid levels
4. · Change engine oil and filter
5. · Check engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
6. · Check brake system
7. · Check power steering
8. · Check Active Body Control
9. · Check windshield washer system
10. · Check and correct battery fluid level
11. · Check battery condition
12. · Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
13. · Check condition of poly V-belt
Trunk
1. · Check battery condition
2. · Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire

 

[Steve the Fly]

Thanks Marcus,
Its pointed out some areas I missed on my make shift service. Great forum by the way!

Much appreciated lol Steve (uk)