maintenance and repair tutorials

Mercedes W211 service reminder reset

E-Class, Mercedes, W211 (2002-2009)

Perform Mercedes W211 service reminder reset without diagnostic interface after changing oil and filters, inspecting your vehicle and performing other maintenance operations. You can clear the reminder indicator or message yourself with Mercedes E-Class hidden menu.

BMW 1-Series service reset (E81 E82 E87 E88)

1 Series, BMW, E81 E82 E87 E88 (2004-2014)

Perform BMW 1-Series service reset and clear the reminder in BMW E81, E82, E87, E88. This procedure does not require diagnostic interface. You can do it yourself without visiting your BMW dealer.

Fuses location Audi A4 B6 / B7

A4/S4/RS4, Audi, B6 (2000-2004), B7 (2004-2007)

Cabin fuses location Audi A4 B6 / B7. They are located under the dashboard. To access them you need to open drivers door, locate dashboard side cover and pry it.
Checking for blown fuses is the first diagnostic step when troubleshooting electric and electronic systems issues.

BMW E39 service reminder reset

5 Series, BMW, E39 (1995-2004)

Ho to perform BMW E39 service reminder reset (5-Series 1995-2004) after changing oil, filters and inspecting brakes, steering and suspension. Reset procedure is simple, you don’t need diagnostic tools to perform it. Just follow this tutorial and reset service in your BMW car.

Audi MMI 3G reset oil change interval reminder

A1/S1, A4/S4/RS4, A5/S5/RS5, A6/S6/RS6, A7/S7/RS7, A8/S8, Audi, Audi A6 C6 4F (2004-2011), Audi A6 C7 4G (2011-), Audi A8 D3 (2002-2009), Audi Q7 4L (2005-2015), B8 (2007-), D4 (2010-), Q3/RS Q3, Q5, Q7

In your car with Audi MMI 3G reset oil change reminder using the Multi Media Interface screen after changing oil and filter. You don’t need tools or diagnostic interface to do that.

Audi A3 8L fusebox location

A3/S3/RS3, Audi, Audi A3 8L (1996-2003)

Find out Audi A3 8L fusebox location. There are two places for fuses and relays in your car: first inside cabin, under the dashboard, behind side cover; second under the hood, next to the car battery. Finding and checking fuses in your car is the first step when troubleshooting electrical and electronic issues with your Audi.

Reset service Mitsubishi Lancer X

Lancer, Mitsubishi, X (2008-)

Reset service Mitsubishi Lancer X (also evolution) message “ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED”. You can delete this service interval reminder yourself just with a button combination.

Remember to change oil and filters, also inspect all safety systems, brakes, suspension, coolant.

Change Audi flip key battery

A3/S3/RS3, A4/S4/RS4, A5/S5/RS5, A6/S6/RS6, A7/S7/RS7, A8/S8, Audi, Audi A3 8P (2003-2013), Audi A3 8V (2012-2020), Audi A6 C6 4F (2004-2011), Audi A6 C7 4G (2011-), Audi A8 D3 (2002-2009), Audi Q7 4L (2005-2015), Audi TT MK1 8N (1998-2006), B7 (2004-2007), B8 (2007-), D4 (2010-), Q3/RS Q3, Q5, Q7, R8, TT

Change Audi flip key battery if your key fob remote is not working. Low voltage will make the remote inoperable or will decrease remote range. Replacing the battery does not require key coding or remote pairing.

Audi uses the same flip key in number of modern cars like A4, A5, A7, A8, Q7, R8 and more.

Opel Corsa D inspection reset

Corsa, D (2006-2014), Opel/Vauxhall/Holden

Opel/Vauxhall Corsa D inspection reset (InSP message service reminder) after replacing oil, changing oil & filters, inspecting safety systems. Clear maintenance message without diagnostic tools or visiting your car dealer.

Volvo projector lens cleaning (V50 S40 C30 C70)

C70, II (2005-2009), S40, Volvo, Volvo C30, Volvo S40 II (2004-2012), Volvo V50

How to disassemble and clean headlights projector lens in Volvo V50, S40, C30 & C70 vehicles. Volvo projector lens cleaning will give you better light quality and increased beam range in your car.

Opel Astra H TID hidden menu (CD30)

Astra, H (2004-2014), Opel/Vauxhall/Holden

Opel Astra H TID hidden menu with CD30 system will give you access to interesting diagnostic information. Watch your triple information display (TID) and observe digital vehicle speed, coolant temperature, battery voltage, outside temperature sensor raw data, hardware and software version and more.

Volvo DPF check (diesel particle filter)

C70, II (2005-2009), S40, Volvo, Volvo C30, Volvo S40 II (2004-2012), Volvo V50

In you Volvo DPF check will tell you if your car is equipped with diesel particle filter. This device is installed in modern diesel engines to reduce air pollution but can cause issues with engine performance. Volvos with 1.6D, 2.0D, D2, D3, D4, D5 diesel engines were equipped with DPF based on the destination market and current emission restrictions.

There are three ways to check for DPF in your car.