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Re: Message center resets, mpg display resets to zero...
Sounds like a bad relay, check connection at battery and at display. also display may be going bad also. when display resets do you lose preprogramed radio staitions or time on clock?
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To reset CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message on the Message Center, press the STATUS control to access the System Check mode. Press the RESET button to display OIL LIFE _% RESET FOR NEW. Press and hold the RESET button until OIL LIFE IS 100% is displayed.
Mark VIII
1993-97
When "CHANGE OIL SOON" or "OIL CHANGE REQUIRED" is displayed on the Message Center, turn the ignition on. Press and hold "OIL CHANGE RESET' or the "RESET" button until "OIL LIFE RESET TO 100%" is displayed on the Message Center.
Continental
1989-94
When "SERVICE" is illuminated, on the Message Center, press the "SYSTEM CHECK" button on the right of the display. Then press the "RESET" button. The "SERVICE" symbol and mileage will start to flash. Next, press the "SYSTEM CHECK" and "RESET" buttons at the same time. The display will show "7,200 miles/11,580 km" and will count down from there as long as the buttons are depressed. Release the buttons at the desired service interval.
Continental
1988
When "SERVICE DUE" is illuminated on the Message Center, press the "CHECK OUT" button located below the display. Then press the "RESET" button. The display should now read "SERVICE DONE?" Next, press the "CHECK OUT" button and "RESET" buttons at the same time. The display will show "7,200 miles/11,580 km" and will count down from there as long as the buttons are depressed. Release the buttons at the desired service interval.
To reset CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message on the message center, press the SETUP control to access the System Check mode. Press and release the RESET button until IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET is displayed. Press and hold RESET button until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed.
Windstar
1997-98
To reset "CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED" message on the Message Center, press "RESET" and "SETUP" controls at the same time. "OIL LIFE % HOLD RESET NEW" will be displayed. Press the "SETUP" control to access the System Check mode. Press "RESET" to start the system check. Press and hold the "RESET" control. Press "RESET" and "SETUP" to reset the system to 100%
Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer
1997-01
To reset the oil life feature on the Message Center, press and hold the "OIL CHANGE RESET" button until the system counts down (about 5 seconds). The Message Center will display "OIL LIFE RESET TO 100%"
Probe with Analog Dash
1989-92
When "SERVICE" is illuminated on the Vehicle Maintenance Monitor on the overhead console, press the "SERVICE INTERVAL RESET" button located directly above the light.
Probe with Digital Dash
1989-92
When "SERVICE" is illuminated on the Vehicle Maintenance Monitor on the overhead console, press the "SERVICE INTERVAL RESET" button located directly above the light.
Probe with Digital Dash
1989-92
When "SERVICE INTERVAL CHECK" is displayed is displayed on the far left side of the instrument panel, press the "SERV OFF" button, located on the speed alarm keyboard, until three tones sound.
Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar with System Scanner
1986-88
When "SERVICE" appears on the Diagnostic System Scanner, press the "ODO SEL" and "TRIP RESET" buttons simultaneously. The "SERVICE" message will go out and three short beeps will be heard when the system is reset.
Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar
1989-94
If "CHANGE OIL SOON" or "NOW" is indicated on the Monitor, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Within 16 seconds, insert a paper clip into the cavity to the left of the display and depress. The display will flash; when it stops, the system is reset.
I doubt it but advise you to refer to your vehicle handbook for a definitive answer and the correct operating procedure. If in doubt consult the local dealer as it is possible there is a fault.
Message Center Configuration Oil Life Reset - Message Center Cluster
NOTE: The oil life calculation is set at a maximum of approximately 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 180 days
Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays PRESS RESET TO BEGIN SYSTEM CHECK.
Press and release the RESET button until the message center displays HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL.
Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.
The message center displays SETUP MENU HOLD RESET.
Oil Life Reset - Base Instrument Cluster
NOTE: The oil life calculation is set at a maximum of approximately 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 180 days.
Place the ignition in the RUN position with the engine off (KOEO).
Press and release the TRIP/RESET button until SETUP MENU HOLD RESET is displayed.
Press and hold the TRIP/RESET button until SYSTEM CHECK is displayed.
Release the TRIP/RESET button.
Press and release the TRIP/RESET button to scroll through the system check menu items until HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL is displayed.
Press and hold the TRIP/RESET button until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed.
Release the TRIP/RESET button. The oil life is now reset.
Oil Life Start Value - Message Center Cluster
NOTE: The oil life start value is used to reset the oil life value back to the maximum of approximately 8,000 km (5,000 miles) if the value was previously changed or to lower the value from the maximum (8,000 km To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the following:
Enter SYSTEM CHECK to display "OIL XXX% OIL LIFE OK".
Press RESET control to display "HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL".
Press and hold RESET control for more than 2 seconds. Oil life is set to 100% and "OIL CHANGE SET TO 100%" is displayed
Turn the ignition
to ON without starting the engine. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If the CHG OIL
SOON light flashes two times, the system is resetting. Turn the key
to OFF, then start the vehicle. If the CHG OIL SOON light comes back
on, the system has not reset, repeat the procedure. Follow this
procedure to reset the GM Oil Life System using the DE 100 Series
Radio®. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON and the radio off. Press and
hold the DISP button on the radio for at least five seconds until
SETTINGS is displayed. Press the SEEK up or down arrow to scroll
through the main menu. Scroll until OIL LIFE appears on the display.
Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the submenu. RESET will be
displayed. Press the DISP button to reset. A chime will be heard to
verify the new setting and DONE will be displayed for one second.
Once the message has been reset, scroll until EXIT appears on the
display. Press the DISP button to exit programming. A chime will be
heard to verify the exit.
Press and hold the SELECT/RESET
control switch to select SYSTEM
CHECK when “SYSTEM CHECK /
HOLD RESET” is displayed in the
message center. Selecting this
function from the SETUP MENU
causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being
monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will
indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two seconds.
Pressing the SELECT/RESET control switch cycles the message center
through each of the systems being monitored.
The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the
message center is as follows:
1. OIL LIFE RESET
2. CHARGING SYSTEM
3. WASHER FLUID
4. DOOR AJAR
5. EXTERIOR LAMP
6. BRAKE SYSTEM
7. PARK BRAKE
8. MILES TO EMPTY
9. FUEL LEVEL LOW (will only display if 50 miles or less to empty)
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
[approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the
following:
1. Enter SYSTEM CHECK to display
“OIL XXX% RESET IF NEW”.
2. Press SELECT/RESET control
switch to display “HOLD RESET IF
NEW OIL”.
3. Press and hold the
SELECT/RESET control switch for
more than 2 seconds. Oil life is set
to 100% and “OIL CHANGE SET TO
100%” is displayed.
This is the reset proceedure for a 2008 Highlander with a key-type ignition:
Turn the key ON, do not start the engine.
Look at the odometer, and verify that it displays "TRIP A". If it is on "ODO" or "Trip B", press the black stick next to the odometer to read "TRIP A".
Turn the key OFF.
Press in, and HOLD the black trip meter reset button, hold it IN. DO not release it.
Turn the key ON, do not start the engine
Observe the Odometer display. You will see 5 dashes, then 4, then 3, then 2, then 1 dash, and finally, 5 zeros. Then, whatever number that was displayed on "TRIP A" will be re-displayed..
Now release the black trip meter reset stick.
This completes the reset procedure, and it will be back on in 5,000 miles, to remind you of you next oil change.
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