[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Kevindshea

Don’t get too hung up on 186k , it’s actually a specific number of allowed oil service resets . It counts down from 30 (I’m pretty sure ) to zero so mileage will vary

I can't recall anyone reporting this issue after 30 oil changes. There are plenty of members here that run 5,000 or 7,500-mile oil changes, so any car over 150,000 miles with 5K OCI would hit 30 oil changes before 186,000 miles. At a 7,500 OCI, they'd hit 30 changes at 225,000, which the CBS would then start to act up and not fully reset.

When my car first had the reset issue it was at 212,000 miles and only 13 oil changes. The issue is mileage based, not oil change count based.

[hassmaschine]

Originally Posted by Kevindshea

Don’t get too hung up on 186k , it’s actually a specific number of allowed oil service resets . It counts down from 30 (I’m pretty sure ) to zero so mileage will vary

What exactly are you basing this on? As stated before, you wouldn't even know this issue existed if not for this thread..

186,000 miles is 300,000km. it's not a coincidence.

[freakystyly]

Thread necro...

My car finally started nagging with it's red oil overdue icon at startup/shut down. The reason for posting is that it's at 296kkms so this should be expected next cycle. MSV70 early 330i build.

Was the only solution to take it in and get it coded out? Can simple coding tools like Protool do this or is it more involved? I assume it was 1hr labour at the dealer.

Still think Efthreeoh should get something like this https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/herit...ghmileageaward

[mweisdorfer]

There might be another way. The ECU keeps track of the number of times you have reset the oil counter. You can also alter the interval of miles used to determine when you need to change the oil.

I don't know if you can add to the number of times or play with this number or not, but it's done with tools 32

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1312512

[StradaRedlands]

Arrrrgh (pirate noise), I just hit the wall with my car at ~222,230 miles. The PO and myself always maxed out the interval while doing our own changes based on mileage. Guess that let it go higher than the 186k miles. Just annoyance now seeing the red service due every start, but guess I can live with it (Learning ISTA seems a bridge too far). Uggggh (Napoleon Dynamite noise).

[Brian86]

Mine now counts the miles since I purchased the car.

I "attempted" to reset it when I first got it and did fluid flushes. Now the car thinks it's 51,000 miles overdue for an oil change, and I'm reminded how far I've driven it since bringing him home.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Brian86

Mine now counts the miles since I purchased the car.

I "attempted" to reset it when I first got it and did fluid flushes. Now the car thinks it's 51,000 miles overdue for an oil change, and I'm reminded how far I've driven it since bringing him home.

At least that's nice to know how long you've had it! :0

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Arrrrgh (pirate noise), I just hit the wall with my car at ~222,230 miles. The PO and myself always maxed out the interval while doing our own changes based on mileage. Guess that let it go higher than the 186k miles. Just annoyance now seeing the red service due every start, but guess I can live with it (Learning ISTA seems a bridge too far). Uggggh (Napoleon Dynamite noise).

I think I updated this thread sometime back that BMW finally got the coding fix for it. I just paid the Man.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

I think I updated this thread sometime back that BMW finally got the coding fix for it. I just paid the Man.

I can ignore if for now, and will either a) keep on ignoring it, b) pay someone to code out, or c) challenge myself to do this coding thing I hear so much of.

One of those for sure!

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I can ignore if for now, and will either a) keep on ignoring it, b) pay someone to code out, or c) challenge myself to do this coding thing I hear so much of.

One of those for sure!

So here is the problem with ignoring it. You get used to the chime that is supposed to draw your attention to the gauge cluster to read the warning. I almost ran out of gas once because I ignored a low fuel warning. You learn to ignore it and can miss other important warnings, like over temp, low coolant, washer fluid, etc.

Asinine that BMW programmed the E90 like that. I have a N52 in my Z4 Coupe, but I doubt I'll ever reach 186,000 miles to see if it has the same programming.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

So here is the problem with ignoring it. You get used to the chime that is supposed to draw your attention to the gauge cluster to read the warning. I almost ran out of gas once because I ignored a low fuel warning. You learn to ignore it and can miss other important warnings, like over temp, low coolant, washer fluid, etc.

Asinine that BMW programmed the E90 like that. I have a N52 in my Z4 Coupe, but I doubt I'll ever reach 186,000 miles to see if it has the same programming.

Interesting, I see your point! I have the recall notice for the egr heater... maybe could ask nicely when it's in for that!!!

[StradaRedlands]

You motivated me to get up and act Efthreeoh!!! Took out the Foxwell and hoped it had the capability, and it did!

Zero drama:





Foxwell is a nice in-between taking into the dealer and doing full ISTA coding.

[Brian86]

Wait, seriously?

My foxwell can disable the oil interval thing? It's super handy for reading codes, but can't even change battery parameters or spit out fault timestamps.

I'm going to have a late Saturday night now. It'd be awesome to not have angry red flashing at me every time I start the car. The whole 'how long I've had it' schtick was just rationalizing.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Brian86

Wait, seriously?

My foxwell can disable the oil interval thing? It's super handy for reading codes, but can't even change battery parameters or spit out fault timestamps.

I'm going to have a late Saturday night now. It'd be awesome to not have angry red flashing at me every time I start the car. The whole 'how long I've had it' schtick was just rationalizing.

Yep, took a chance it was in there. It's under the service menu. I've been reluctant to mess around with that side of the toolset, but pretty straightforward! Newer 530 model FWIW.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Yep, took a chance it was in there. It's under the service menu. I've been reluctant to mess around with that side of the toolset, but pretty straightforward! Newer 530 model FWIW.

I have the ECS tuning Foxwell BMW scan tool and I do not think it has the capability, but I got the Foxwell after the dearer implemented the fix, so I've never looked to see if the routine is in the ESC unit.

Good on you for fixing it!

[cliffschum]

BMW finally got the coding fix for oil change reset ?

Do I need to pay for their oil change to receive the updated software ?

Or, will they just charge a diagnostic fee ?

I'm still waiting for (another) official recall notice on PCV heater.

Thanks guys.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by cliffschum

BMW finally got the coding fix for oil change reset ?

Do I need to pay for their oil change to receive the updated software ?

Or, will they just charge a diagnostic fee ?

I'm still waiting for (another) official recall notice on PCV heater.

Thanks guys.

My dealer charged me their $100 diagnostic fee.

[Brian86]

The Schwaben branded Foxwell does not appear capable of performing this modification.

I tried and failed, can't rule out user-error.

[cliffschum]

Just reread this entire thread.

"the fix is in the kombi to ignore the oil over due message."

So, there still is no software upgrade to reactivate this CBS feature in high mileage E90 ?

[Pittz1]

Just did this in Protools. It's now completely deleted from my cluster. I got to 219,xxx and went to reset it. It would only reset to 2600 miles left. I had 1300 left before I tried.

Module (KOMB87) --- cbs_stat_01H was the coding under expert. I clicked "hidden". Now, when I scroll through the menu, there's no CBS for oil. However, I can still check oil level for the people that are wondering.

I keep track of my oil changes for all of my cars on my phone.