"Dave Ryman" <dave_rymanNOSPAM@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "neil" <neilp67_@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> Hi,
>> I had the same problem. Mine was about 2 months before its 2 year
>> service and the service indicator suddenly went to zero. I continued
>> to run the car up to the 2 year service interval. My local Citroen
>> dealer told me that as long as the mileage was not more than 20,000 or
>> 2 years then it was not a problem. (just annoying) I don't think they
>> can set it to a specific mileage for you, but I guess it doesn't hurt
>> to ask. It's not worth spending approx £200 on a service not required
>> until 20,000 miles or 2 years, but when you DO take it in then check
>> to be sure the indicator is working correctly. I had to go back the
>> next day as mine was showing -50 miles (as though it was overdue
>> again) and the spanner was displayed. The mechanic said "ah we have a
>> little fix for that, give me 10 mins", about 20mins later I got the
>> car back. :-)
>>
>> all the best
>> Neil
>> "Envo" <awne16325@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> "Adrian" <toomany2cvs@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>>> Envo ("Envo" <awne16325@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>) gurgled happily,
>>>> sounding much like they were saying:
>>>>
>>>>> I have an 11 month old C4, with 700 genuine miles on the clock.
>>>>
>>>> SEVEN HUNDRED MILES in nearly a year? Why in the name of god would
>>>> you buy a new car to do that few miles?
>>>>
>>>>> On starting up, the 'service due' warning has suddenly decided to
>>>>> tell me I am 50 miles overdue for a service, with the SERVICE
>>>>> warning illuminated and the spanner icon showing. I know the
>>>>> handbook tells me how to reset the service indicator to 'zero' (i.e
>>>>> 20,000 to the service) but is it possible, either DIY or at dealer
>>>>> to reset it to show 13000 miles to the next service.
>>>>
>>>> Yes. Take it to a dealer, they'll service it, and reset the
>>>> indicator.
>>>>
>>>> Why would you want to reset the service indicator WITHOUT servicing
>>>> it? I know you don't actually drive the car, preferring to look at
>>>> it, but surely the warranty means _something_ to you? Else why would
>>>> you pour so much money down the drain by buying a brand new car?
>>>
>>> Oops - typo! Should have read 7000 (which should have been obvious
>>> from the reference to 13000 later in the post).
>>>
>>> Question is - can they reset it to what it should be, or must it be
>>> reset to start counting again from zero?
>>>
>>> Envo
>>>
>>
>>
>
> JUST GET THE THING SERVICED.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Dave
>
Why? Service due at 20,000/2 years. Actual 7000/11 months. Why?
Envo
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