Can’t Reset Audi Service Due Reminder
Audi vehicles have an interval of the service recommended by the onboard computer, and it can remind you when the car is due for an oil change or significant maintenance or service. Messages about service are critical because without a periodical intervention, the car may be unsafe to drive, and the vehicle warranty may even get voided. Oil Service Reminders and Service Due Reminders are two service reminders for Audi vehicles. Understanding the two is crucial for any Audi driver to maintain the car in perfect condition.
The Two Types of Service Reminders
Oil Service Reminder – About every 10k miles / 356 days
Average Cost $75-$180
The oil service notification, which is a bit more straightforward, means you need an oil change for your Audi. Oil changes ensure the engine keeps running well, minimizing wearing and staying efficient. This reminder is mostly mileage-based, although your driving behavior can impact the duration of the oil change interval.
Service Due Reminder – Every 30k miles / 1000 days
Average Cost $500-$1200
This is all-encompassing and usually includes an oil change over other checkups and repairs. This reminder can not always be reset via the vehicle and often requires a scan tool like the YOUCANIC scanner. It is Audi’s reminder that your car is ready for its major vehicle check, aka the Audi dealership money-making program. Service includes several maintenance items such as brake checks, tire checks, engine diagnostics, and replacement specific well-known wear and tear parts such as serpentine belts, spark plugs, engine air filters, and more. These are essential for Audi’s long-term durability and peak performance and are based on considerable mileage intervals, such as 30,000 or 60,000 miles and 100,000 miles of service.
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If you have an Audi and don’t take these maintenance reminders seriously, you put your vehicle at risk of not operating at its best performance. Sometimes, Audi will display a simple “Service Due” message alerting you that it is time for a significant servicing period. This may be a continuation of periodic maintenance, including required fluid changes and system checks, or a requirement for substantial inspection. Knowing how to lock it in and reset this message for different years and models of Audi ensures you can continue safely driving your car or SUV down the road.
Resetting the “Service Due” Message Across Audi Models
On many Audis, notably the A1/A3/A4/A5/A6 (C6/C7), Q3, Q5, Q7, and TT models manufactured since 2010, the MMI will feature an option to clear the “Oil Reminder Due” message but not the Service Due reminder which has to do with the vehicle inspection and checkup. To reset the oil reminder on Audi, follow these steps:
- Turn on the ignition without starting the engine.
- Pull up the car menu in the MMI and select ‘service’ or ‘maintenance’.
- Scroll to the bottom and select the reset (e.g., “Oil Change” “).
- Confirm the reset according to the on-screen instructions.
Using Diagnostic Tools
Since the MMI reboot approach does not work or for more comprehensive resets, there’s nothing like getting help from scan tools such as the user-friendly YOUCANIC scanner or VCDS (VAG-COM Diagnostic System).
YOUCANIC Scanner is a handy reset tool that provides an easy, DIY way to clear the ‘Service Due’ light. Plugin, select your vehicle, click ‘Maintenance’ > ‘Oil Reset’ or ‘Major Service’ > ‘Security’ > ‘Major Service Reset’ > ‘Clear,’ and you’re done.
- Small maintenance – Reset the oil change interval.
- Major maintenance – Resets the Service Due light, and you can select the 30k, 60k, 90k, 120k interval, or so on by entering the mileage.
VCDS: Extensive access and resets of service intervals are available for vehicles such as the A6 C7, TT Mk2, and many more. Connect the VCDS to the OBD-II port and go to ‘SRI Reset’ to follow the reset sequence instructions.
OBDeleven: A very useful, app-based diagnostic that toggles shut service messages, including on the 2014 Q7 or the A4 B8.5. Plug in and go to ‘Service’ on the app and hit reset Service Due.
Key Points Across Specific Models
Audi A4 (2013) and A5 (2010) Reset: These two models can usually have their Service Due reset through the MMI and a complete reset after a good in-depth repiar. However, a diagnostic scanner like the YOUCANIC will let you know when the system has been completely reset.
Q5 Message Stubbornness: The 2011, 2012, and 2017 Q5 will also display the ‘Service Due’ message. If this is the case, you should make sure the car’s software is up to date first, and if that doesn’t work, use a diagnostic tool to reset the service light.
Conclusion
Resetting the Service Due on an Audi, typically completed every 30,000 miles, is not the same as resetting the oil service reminder, which is completed more frequently at about every 10,000 miles. Erasing the “Service Due” message in the Audi will keep your car’s maintenance records updated at the dealership and get those pesky reminders out of your eyesight. If you own a newer Audi, such as the Q5, A4, Q7, or A5 from 2009 to the present, you’ll have to live with the Service Due reminder or spend well over $700 at the dealership. The most cost-effective option is to save money by completing the service yourself and using the YOUCANIC scanner to reset the Service Due reminder.
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