Service Reset=Scam

Pierce330 · 09-25-2013, 10:41 AM

So I purchased a CPO 328i Xdrive from Performance BMW not too long ago and will be taking it to them for oil changes until warranty expires. I have my first oil change appointment with them on Saturday and the service adviser indicated to me that they charge $60 to reset the service computer on top of my oil change. So it's $129 for oil change and $60 for service reset...I know that I can do this on my own, but I do not know how to...

Any hints...

Cheers

Delta0311 · 09-25-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Pierce330

So I purchased a CPO 328i Xdrive from Performance BMW not too long ago and will be taking it to them for oil changes until warranty expires. I have my first oil change appointment with them on Saturday and the service adviser indicated to me that they charge $60 to reset the service computer on top of my oil change. So it's $129 for oil change and $60 for service reset...I know that I can do this on my own, but I do not know how to...

Any hints...

Cheers

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51049

Do it in front of them just to show how much of sum bags they are for trying to charge you $60 to press a button.

Pierce330 · 09-25-2013, 11:01 AM

Thanks Delta! I am not new to BMW at all, but this is just ridiculous! I'm gonna do it before I go!

playground · 09-25-2013, 01:02 PM

You know you could have youtube'd it...

Pierce330 · 09-25-2013, 01:11 PM

Worked like a charm!

Pierce330 · 09-25-2013, 01:14 PM

Playground...I can't go on youtube at work...

BRAISKI · 04-21-2014, 11:44 AM

So whats the double "SS" symbol?

GreekboyD · 04-21-2014, 11:56 AM

$60 *

* includes bottle of lube and gimp mask/ball for customer

adriang · 04-21-2014, 01:48 PM

But the dealer had the latest java update so they were able to see YouTube videos on how to reset service reminders. Come on dude that $60 charge was very justifiable!

dassub · 04-21-2014, 08:26 PM

A little threadjack on a related question. I always reset mine (non-idrive) using the stalk and service menu as shown above.
I think I have a general service reminder coming up in a few months, or 10,000km. I think it's the one with the car on the lift. Is this something I can reset myself?

rick100 · 04-21-2014, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pierce330

So I purchased a CPO 328i Xdrive from Performance BMW not too long ago and will be taking it to them for oil changes until warranty expires. I have my first oil change appointment with them on Saturday and the service adviser indicated to me that they charge $60 to reset the service computer on top of my oil change. So it's $129 for oil change and $60 for service reset...I know that I can do this on my own, but I do not know how to...

Any hints...

Cheers

correct me if Im wrong but if the car is still under warranty why would they charge you to reset a light

I also had a service light and the dealer took care of it without any extra charges

Pierce330 · 04-22-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rick100

correct me if Im wrong but if the car is still under warranty why would they charge you to reset a light

I also had a service light and the dealer took care of it without any extra charges

Dealers are independent of each other...

rick100 · 04-22-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pierce330

Dealers are independent of each other...

it doesn't matter , they all honor bmw warranty. I brought mine to two different dealers and they worked on my car under bmw warranty. Unless you bringing your car to a private garage which is a different story or you car is out of warranty

Pierce330 · 04-22-2014, 11:38 AM

Either way, it cost me nothing...CPO is different than the 4 yr/80 maintenance included warranty

Lotus99 · 04-30-2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Pierce330

So I purchased a CPO 328i Xdrive from Performance BMW not too long ago and will be taking it to them for oil changes until warranty expires. I have my first oil change appointment with them on Saturday and the service adviser indicated to me that they charge $60 to reset the service computer on top of my oil change. So it's $129 for oil change and $60 for service reset...I know that I can do this on my own, but I do not know how to...

Any hints...

Cheers

How about you search on Google first? There's tons of youtube videos on it...

09-25-2013, 10:41 AM	#1
Pierce330 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 295 Posts Drives: E90 328 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakville iTrader: (0)	Service Reset=Scam So I purchased a CPO 328i Xdrive from Performance BMW not too long ago and will be taking it to them for oil changes until warranty expires. I have my first oil change appointment with them on Saturday and the service adviser indicated to me that they charge $60 to reset the service computer on top of my oil change. So it's $129 for oil change and $60 for service reset...I know that I can do this on my own, but I do not know how to... Any hints... Cheers __________________ E46 330i (Sold) E90 328i (Sold) E90 325i (Sold) E90 328i xDrive
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Pierce330 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 295 Posts Drives: E90 328 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakville iTrader: (0)	Thanks Delta! I am not new to BMW at all, but this is just ridiculous! I'm gonna do it before I go! __________________ E46 330i (Sold) E90 328i (Sold) E90 325i (Sold) E90 328i xDrive
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playground Lieutenant 32 Rep 473 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North York iTrader: (0)	You know you could have youtube'd it... __________________ Become like water my friend.
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09-25-2013, 01:11 PM	#5
Pierce330 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 295 Posts Drives: E90 328 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakville iTrader: (0)	Worked like a charm! __________________ E46 330i (Sold) E90 328i (Sold) E90 325i (Sold) E90 328i xDrive
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Pierce330 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 295 Posts Drives: E90 328 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakville iTrader: (0)	Playground...I can't go on youtube at work... __________________ E46 330i (Sold) E90 328i (Sold) E90 325i (Sold) E90 328i xDrive
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04-21-2014, 11:44 AM	#7
BRAISKI Colonel 139 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	So whats the double "SS" symbol? __________________ My 2011 ED @ BMW Welt, one of the best days of my life! Full front PPF!
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GreekboyD Brigadier General 411 Rep 3,051 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335d [8.00]	$60 * * includes bottle of lube and gimp mask/ball for customer
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04-21-2014, 01:48 PM	#9
adriang ****** 64 Rep 750 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW X2 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	But the dealer had the latest java update so they were able to see YouTube videos on how to reset service reminders. Come on dude that $60 charge was very justifiable!
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04-21-2014, 08:26 PM	#10
dassub Captain 63 Rep 965 Posts Drives: '14 328xi sport line Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 1981 Fiat 124 Spider [0.00] 2014 F30 BMW 328xi [0.00] 2006 E90 BMW 325i ( ... [0.00] 1988 Audi 90 Quattr ... [0.00]	A little threadjack on a related question. I always reset mine (non-idrive) using the stalk and service menu as shown above. I think I have a general service reminder coming up in a few months, or 10,000km. I think it's the one with the car on the lift. Is this something I can reset myself?
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04-22-2014, 11:38 AM	#14
Pierce330 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 295 Posts Drives: E90 328 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakville iTrader: (0)	Either way, it cost me nothing...CPO is different than the 4 yr/80 maintenance included warranty __________________ E46 330i (Sold) E90 328i (Sold) E90 325i (Sold) E90 328i xDrive
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