Oil life % change - Saab Forums

Eric J · #1 02-21-2008, 08:10 PM

I just changed the oil in my 05' 9-3. Can I reset the 'Oil life' setting? Thanks

hawaiisaab93 · #2 02-21-2008, 08:25 PM

ohh man i have the same problem ive changed my oil like 3 times since ive bought it and it says my oil quality is at like 12 percent...im waitin for this one to get answered

Roto · #3 02-21-2008, 09:05 PM

Try changing the year on the SID two-three years into the future...it'll recet to 0% and you should be able to reset it.

hawaiisaab93 · #4 02-21-2008, 09:24 PM

good idea ill try that

Eric J · #5 02-28-2008, 06:37 PM

Thanks Roto, With your help, I got it back to 100%.

Roto · #6 02-28-2008, 07:51 PM

mind posting step by step instructions?

Eric J · #7 02-28-2008, 08:43 PM

I'll try. I didn't write down the exact sequence.
The first time I triedthis, itdidn't work.Next try,I left it at 2011 for a day. The display then read 'Maintainance Required........'

1. Set year to 2011.
2. Reset maintainance.
2.Leave it for a day.(see above)
3. Now reset back to 2008.

If I missed something, try again. It worked for me on the second try. Thanks again

hawaiisaab93 · #8 02-28-2008, 10:56 PM

I did the same thing it worked for me...idk what year I did though..I just wish their was a easier way to do it...I mean if I had to do that everytime I got a oil change...

Roto · #9 02-29-2008, 01:24 PM

Well...the "easier" way of doing anything is buying a Tech2...which will cost a pretty penny

hawaiisaab93 · #10 02-29-2008, 05:50 PM

yea ive seen them on ebay their like over a 1000 bucks...