BMWhat app

gibbon7000 · 10-23-2015, 06:13 PM

I apologise if this has already been asked but i've done a search and i'm unable to find a definitive answer.

Does the engine need to be on when using the app or doesn't it matter?

Last week i serviced my car, I would like to reset the service light, do i need to pay the extra £9.99 for this function or can it be done without paying the extra, if so how? The reason i ask is because i've already tried but it didn't work

cheers
Kev

un1eash · 10-23-2015, 06:24 PM

You can reset the service items through the service menu. There's a guide in the DIY section.

gibbon7000 · 10-23-2015, 07:28 PM

DIY Section???

IanS100 · 10-23-2015, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gibbon7000

DIY Section???

Go to 'Home' then scroll down till you get to DIY Guides, use a search box at the top to search for 'reset' ...... Simples

gibbon7000 · 10-24-2015, 02:55 AM

Cheers. does anyone know about resetting via the app tho?

Wayne-G · 10-24-2015, 07:48 AM

Never tried re-setting it on the app but there's no point when you can just scroll along on your indicator stalk and press reset?

You don't need the engine on to code/use bmw whatapp, but I have heard people say it doesn't work for them unless its on but I think that's due to the battery not having enough voltage, it will drop slightly when your using it so that's why people turn the engine on, just depends how healthy your battery is!

Digitalize · 10-24-2015, 06:04 PM

Never had any issue using it with the engine off, ignition on.

I haven't used it to reset service indicators as it's easier just to do it via the OBC.

Soul_Glo · 10-25-2015, 08:52 AM

Reset without app.
Insert key but do not start the car.
Press the odometer reset button and hold until the yellow triangle warning appears and disappears.
Use the BC control buttons and toggle through whatever requires resetting e.g. Oil. Go to oil using up and down scroll. Hold and press BC until it says reset. Confirm the reset.

gibbon7000 · 10-25-2015, 03:09 PM

Thank you every one. I wasn't aware it was that easy

gibbon7000 · 10-25-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gibbon7000

Thank you every one. I wasn't aware it was that easy

So i gave it a go. Got the yellow triangle appear, then i used the BC controls and nothing, just scrolled through the normal menu.

Could it be that i have i drive and its different or am i doing something wrong?

Digitalize · 10-25-2015, 07:28 PM

YouTube it, I feel like with iDrive you don't have to mess around at all you just have the option to reset?

gibbon7000 · 10-25-2015, 10:19 PM

Woohoo...Done it. Thanks for all your help

10-23-2015, 06:13 PM	#1
gibbon7000 Private First Class 6 Rep 115 Posts Drives: e92 coupe Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincs iTrader: (0)	BMWhat app I apologise if this has already been asked but i've done a search and i'm unable to find a definitive answer. Does the engine need to be on when using the app or doesn't it matter? Last week i serviced my car, I would like to reset the service light, do i need to pay the extra £9.99 for this function or can it be done without paying the extra, if so how? The reason i ask is because i've already tried but it didn't work cheers Kev
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10-23-2015, 06:24 PM	#2
un1eash Captain 503 Rep 978 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	You can reset the service items through the service menu. There's a guide in the DIY section.
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10-24-2015, 02:55 AM	#5
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10-24-2015, 07:48 AM	#6
Wayne-G Lieutenant 105 Rep 401 Posts Drives: MG F30 330d Msport xDrive Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: County Durham iTrader: (0)	Never tried re-setting it on the app but there's no point when you can just scroll along on your indicator stalk and press reset? You don't need the engine on to code/use bmw whatapp, but I have heard people say it doesn't work for them unless its on but I think that's due to the battery not having enough voltage, it will drop slightly when your using it so that's why people turn the engine on, just depends how healthy your battery is!
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Digitalize Photographer 413 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Never had any issue using it with the engine off, ignition on. I haven't used it to reset service indicators as it's easier just to do it via the OBC.
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10-25-2015, 08:52 AM	#8
Soul_Glo Major General 13378 Rep 7,484 Posts Drives: G20 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Manhattan, NYC iTrader: (1)	Reset without app. Insert key but do not start the car. Press the odometer reset button and hold until the yellow triangle warning appears and disappears. Use the BC control buttons and toggle through whatever requires resetting e.g. Oil. Go to oil using up and down scroll. Hold and press BC until it says reset. Confirm the reset.
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10-25-2015, 03:09 PM	#9
gibbon7000 Private First Class 6 Rep 115 Posts Drives: e92 coupe Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincs iTrader: (0)	Thank you every one. I wasn't aware it was that easy
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10-25-2015, 07:28 PM	#11
Digitalize Photographer 413 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	YouTube it, I feel like with iDrive you don't have to mess around at all you just have the option to reset?
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10-25-2015, 10:19 PM	#12
gibbon7000 Private First Class 6 Rep 115 Posts Drives: e92 coupe Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincs iTrader: (0)	Woohoo...Done it. Thanks for all your help
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