MINI Cooper Oil Service Interval Reset - for 02-06 cars
MINI Cooper Oil Service Interval Reset for MINI R50, R52, R53
For the following models: 2002-2006 R50 Hatchback/Hardtop MINI Cooper (Non-S) 2002-2006 R53 Hatchback/Hardtop MINI Cooper (S) 2005-2008 R52 Convertible MINI Cooper (Non-S & S)
To Reset Service Indicators such as the Oil Service Interval, perform the following steps:
1) Press and hold the Trip Button 2) Insert key and turn to position 1 3) Watch for RESET to appear 4) Release the Trip Button, then press & hold it again 5) Wait for the RESET to flash 6) Release the Trip Button, and then press & release (once only) 7) Service interval should then be reset to next interval
If that didn't work, try this:
1) Push the Trip Button 2) Turn ignition key to position 1 and 51A will appear to left of mileage 3) Release Trip Button 4) Wait 3 seconds 5) Push Trip Button 6) Wait (5-8 seconds) for RST to appear in left corner 7) Release Trip Button 8) Push Trip Button 9) 15000 will appear as new service interval 10) Release Trip Button
Or this:
1) Press and hold the Trip Odometer Button. 2) Insert car key and turn it to the first position (not the second position). 3) You will see 51A come up in the trip odometer area. 4) Release, then press and hold again. 5) Watch for the word “RST” to appear on the Odometer indicator. 6) Release, then press and hold again. 7) Wait for the “RST” message to flash. 8) Release, and then press & release (once only).
I have cooper 2006 the service oil i see was -43000 so i have to change the oil so what i am asking why i do reset? to change the oil before reset? how to i know when time to change the oil?
From:
Rob
Date:
11/19/2015 @ 4:30 PM
Comment:
I have been looking for an answer on my mini about changing my own oil & weather or not if the oil light comes on what to do .Now I feel a little more confident in changing my own oil .Thank you for the info.
From:
kenatminimania
Date:
10/14/2015 @ 6:10 AM
Comment:
Lawrence, good to know. Thanks for posting!
From:
Lawrence
Date:
10/12/2015 @ 12:23 PM
Comment:
2004 mini cooper engine light on took it to autozone to check it piston two failing change spark plug wires (had new spark plugs already) and found the coil with the three spark plug rusted; replace it too ($16.52 on e-bay) and after driving it for 20 or so miles engine light went off.
From:
kenatminimania
Date:
07/09/2014 @ 4:33 PM
Comment:
Jhenna, sounds like your shop did not reset the service interval. I would take it back to them!
From:
Jhenna
Date:
07/03/2014 @ 6:36 PM
Comment:
I got my oil change done for my 2014 countryman today but on my dashboard it's still showing that my oil change is due!
From:
fjay
Date:
06/08/2014 @ 12:04 PM
Comment:
Brilliant!! No2 worked on my 03 cooper.. Cheers :)
From:
Leighton shirton
Date:
04/02/2014 @ 2:38 PM
Comment:
Fantastic post number 2 worked for my 2002 mini one
From:
dxdaz
Date:
09/08/2013 @ 6:30 AM
Comment:
method 3 worked for my 2004 Mini One D.
From:
mazin
Date:
08/06/2013 @ 12:23 AM
Comment:
The second method worked with mine, however "TEST" appeared instead of the "51A". I pushed the key to second position, then "51A" appeared so I turned the key backwords and it all went OK from now on. My cooper is from 2003, R50, 85 hps
From:
willie
Date:
07/03/2013 @ 5:46 AM
Comment:
#2 worked for me on my 05 mini thanks.
From:
Dale
Date:
05/11/2013 @ 10:22 AM
Comment:
2004 Mini Cooper with CVT. None of these worked for me so now I have another light to ignore. Brake wear light has been on for over a year, but the brake pads are fine. All this to get people into the dealership. BMW apparently cares more about what their Marketing execs think than what their customers think. :( Booooo BMW.
From:
deck-chair-dave
Date:
04/15/2013 @ 7:08 AM
Comment:
Method 3 worked for my '53 reg Mini Cooper. IMPORTANT to get position 1 which only requires a very slight turn. Then be patient and follow the instructions carefully.
From:
will
Date:
04/05/2013 @ 6:49 AM
Comment:
worked for me but not as easy as it sounds, had to go to position 2 then back to 1 and all was good
From:
david
Date:
03/23/2013 @ 10:38 AM
Comment:
Man it sucks reading all this happy crap. None of these work for me. all I get is_ _1_ hESET when I push it again I get _ _2_ hESET and when I push it again I get _ _10_ hESET then _ _19_ hESET then back to _ _1_ hESET.If I hold the button it just gos back to milage. Poor me.
From:
Brent
Date:
03/13/2013 @ 11:54 AM
Comment:
IF YOU ARE SEEING "TEST" COME UP, TRY THIS (PERHAPS THIS COULD BE ADDED ABOVE): HOLD ODOMETER BUTTON INSERT KEY AND TURN TO POSITION 2 RELEASE BUTTON AND RETURN TO POSITION 1 PRESS AND HOLD AGAIN AND 51A SHOULD APPEAR WITH "OIL SERVICE" NEXT TO IT AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE UNTIL SERVICE REQUIRED ONCE THE DISPLAY STARTS BLINKING, RELEASE AND PRESS THE BUTTON AGAIN "15500" SHOULD BE DISPLAYED NOW
WORKED ON MY 2005 MCS WHEN THE OTHERS DIDN'T.
CHEERS!
From:
Jenny
Date:
03/11/2013 @ 10:48 PM
Comment:
My mechanic couldn't figure out how to reset after the service - was following his book but nothing worked. I came home, found this site and No. 3 worked perfectly on my 2005 Cooper S! Thanks so much!!!
From:
DAVID
Date:
03/01/2013 @ 8:35 AM
Comment:
#2 works on my 2002 mini one petrol (manual)
Thanks guys!!
From:
BRENT
Date:
09/17/2012 @ 1:32 PM
Comment:
Thanks Lots! #2 worked with my 2003 Mini Cooper S
From:
Minimi
Date:
06/21/2012 @ 4:05 PM
Comment:
#3 on '06 Cooper S worked. I changed the oil after 2 years, still had 6000 miles left, but oil deteriorates over time. You can only change it to oil inspection, not to inspection 1 or 2? Thnx!
From:
poo bear
Date:
05/14/2012 @ 8:06 PM
Comment:
thank you it only took aabout 2 min, very easy.
From:
MINIME
Date:
05/09/2012 @ 10:45 AM
Comment:
#2 METHOD WORKED ON 2005 MINI COOPER S
From:
Daz
Date:
05/02/2012 @ 3:29 AM
Comment:
#2 for me
Mini cooper 51 reg
Huge help thank you very much for posting this
From:
Rich
Date:
04/30/2012 @ 1:30 PM
Comment:
I have an 02 Mini. This didn't work for me until i turned *past the first position to the second*, then back to the first. I then followed the second procedure above and that worked. My mileage reset to 15500, which is fine.
From:
Kim
Date:
04/06/2012 @ 8:10 AM
Comment:
I've tried all three options - still not working. I can see 51S but never RST or a blink RST - what am I doing wrong?
From:
06_Mini_Blue
Date:
03/29/2012 @ 7:54 PM
Comment:
2006 R50 - Number 2 worked for me! Thanks for the great post! The Mini dealership forgot to reset this for the second time in a row now!
From:
barkerman
Date:
03/23/2012 @ 5:30 AM
Comment:
Brilliant thanks, method 3 worked on my daughters 2002 mini one automatic.
From:
DBY
Date:
03/18/2012 @ 12:32 AM
Comment:
Third one worked on my 2002 auto, thanks.
From:
Tech-Boy
Date:
03/17/2012 @ 3:51 PM
Comment:
2005 Mini Cooper S #2 option worked for me. Great tip!!!
From:
My04R53
Date:
03/02/2012 @ 5:43 PM
Comment:
Just tried #3 on my 04 S, after trying 1 & 2......Worked perfectly! Thanks for posting much appreciated! Just had my oil changed @ Firestone Service Centers and it cost me $81. Was wondering what others have paid @ something other than a Mini Dealership.....Thanks
From:
anne
Date:
02/28/2012 @ 7:27 AM
Comment:
#1 worked for my mini 05. Thank you!
From:
Patrick Hammond
Date:
02/05/2012 @ 5:53 PM
Comment:
What about my 08 Mini S
From:
bazer
Date:
01/12/2012 @ 3:47 AM
Comment:
Hi I am a newbie. I am from the the UK I have a 2003 mini copper yellow and black Number 2 worked for me Thanks for a great post
From:
BOB FROM FAIRHAVEN
Date:
01/02/2012 @ 10:51 AM
Comment:
#3 WORKES FOR ME 2006S COOPER WORKS BEWARE OF MINI DEALERS (BOST.]
From:
Dennis from Canada
Date:
12/29/2011 @ 7:00 AM
Comment:
Just tried this
I have a 2002 MCS in Canada. Technique #3 worked for me. Service interval reminder was reset to 25000 km
Thanks for posting this
From:
Ruben
Date:
12/23/2011 @ 1:14 AM
Comment:
I tried n tried n it didn't work on mine (02 Mini S). Tried ALL 3 steps. Can anyone tell me where to BUY Repair manual for MINI other than the dealer?? THX
Ruben: the website you are on sells MINI parts! Use the Search Products feature and look for "manual" to see your options. You could ask for advice, too, by contacting [email protected], or [email protected]
From:
Ron
Date:
12/14/2011 @ 6:25 AM
Comment:
#3 worked for my 2006 mini. Thanks for the info
From:
geof, from Guatemala
Date:
12/11/2011 @ 7:17 AM
Comment:
Thanks the 3 item wprks for me!
From:
hotmini123
Date:
11/27/2011 @ 8:42 AM
Comment:
i had my 03 mini cooper s,the 3rd method its work for me...thx alot
From:
mBird
Date:
10/30/2011 @ 4:21 PM
Comment:
#1 just worked on my (new to me) 03. thanks, that was buggin me since I got it a month ago - I have changed the oil.
From:
Ronnieg
Date:
10/10/2011 @ 5:04 PM
Comment:
# 1 worked on my 02 others were saying it couldnt be done except by the dealer
From:
William
Date:
09/23/2011 @ 8:08 AM
Comment:
# 2 worked on a 2005 mini one. Thank You
From:
Brandon Suhs
Date:
09/10/2011 @ 3:23 PM
Comment:
#1 work on Mini 03 S
From:
new2mini
Date:
08/16/2011 @ 8:50 PM
Comment:
How do i get it back to showing the oil change mileage?
From:
SteveTX01
Date:
07/30/2011 @ 2:00 PM
Comment:
Just reset on my 06' Conv (not S). If you're geting the "test" or "tst" then you haven't turned the key far enough. Pushed in button, Turned key past first, got the 51A and went back to first position, released button, held again and got the blinking "RST", hit the button once more and I was set. Good luck folks!
From:
Mcalla7293
Date:
07/23/2011 @ 7:34 PM
Comment:
The 8 or more times I have changed my oil previously, this routine worked fine. But this oil change no matter what I do, I get the Test indicator instead of the 51A. Is there something else I shoud do?
From:
paul
Date:
07/20/2011 @ 12:45 PM
Comment:
worked on my 02 mini cooper good information
From:
Sencillo
Date:
06/25/2011 @ 10:04 AM
Comment:
Funciona de Locura!!! El dos funciono para mi!! en Un Mini 2002 One Chido Varil y Coqueto
From:
muck
Date:
06/23/2011 @ 10:13 AM
Comment:
thanks so much for this information!
From:
mini S 2004
Date:
06/21/2011 @ 9:53 AM
Comment:
I own a 04 Mini Cooper S and it works. I live in Illinois and before starting the car the screen was showing me 450 miles to the inspection so i had called today the Mini dealer to find out what this inspection means and how much is gonna cost me. The answer was 600$ and they told me that they are gonna check wipers and all this cheap wok for 600$ because the oil change i had it done 1 month ago for cheaper.
I saw somewhere that on some Coopers when somebody tries to reset it shows test 1 and all this. ON MINE TO, BUT JUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION.
Before u turn the key in ignition press and hold the trip button and after that put in the key and turn it ti position 1. Not even touch the ignition before pressing the trip button and in this way u can buy something nice to your wife for 600$
From:
RAfael
Date:
06/12/2011 @ 5:45 PM
Comment:
how about resseting the oil change interval on the 2008 hard top?
From:
MINIGromit
Date:
06/04/2011 @ 1:09 PM
Comment:
My 2005 does not operate like any of the above 3 (maybe because I have the Tach & Speedo over the steering wheel and the gauge package in the center) but more of a mixture of them. What I found to work is as follows: 1) Press and hold the trip button, your mileage will display. 2) Insert key and turn to position 1 3) Watch for "RESET" to appear where the mileage was displayed. 4) Continue to hold the button. 5) Watch for "51A" to appear below. 6. Continue to hold the button (5-8 seconds) for "RST" to replace the "51A". 7) Release the button, and 15000 will appear as new service interval. 8) Press & release (once only). 9) Service interval should then be reset to next interval
From:
Elly Chiprout
Date:
05/31/2011 @ 4:35 PM
Comment:
Thank you. Method 3 worked for my 2006 R 53.
From:
alfie
Date:
05/26/2011 @ 6:55 PM
Comment:
Thanks , I tried your process, but reset did not appear, only the word TEST. what do you recomend that I do next.
From:
Blue Mini
Date:
05/25/2011 @ 12:29 PM
Comment:
Thanks for your help. #3 worked for a 2006 cooper S.
From:
Mini Lover
Date:
04/20/2011 @ 11:27 AM
Comment:
#2 work for an 05 Mini S.
Thanks much
From:
Mega Mini
Date:
02/17/2011 @ 8:26 AM
Comment:
06 convertable... #3 worked for me.
From:
Bolden
Date:
01/31/2011 @ 2:25 PM
Comment:
Thank This Very Good Info
From:
markwatson
Date:
01/20/2011 @ 7:10 AM
Comment:
Great institution's taken me a while but got there thanks very important to get the fist position NOT the second position like I was Cheers again
From:
Angel
Date:
11/10/2010 @ 4:06 PM
Comment:
This is very useful
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