Its a warranty issue - take it for a software upgrade - free.
Bryn
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> "Dave Ryman" <dave_rymanNOSPAM@[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
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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
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>>>
>>>
>>
>> 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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