Service Required Message
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Service Required Message
Being a newbie Jag owner, concerned about message that appeared today when I started my 2011 XKR convert. SERVICE REQUIRED Message appeared in yellow/amber and then went away and replaced by clock. I know the oil was last changed in May 2017 when it had a tick over 20,000 miles. I bought the car shortly after that and car now has 21,000-plus miles.
Any thoughts from experienced owners. Thanks, Marty
Any thoughts from experienced owners. Thanks, Marty
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The reset procedure is as follows:
1. Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch (before the ignition is on).
2. Press the start button without applying the foot brake (do not start the engine)
3. Release the rear fog lamp switch (1sec)
4. Press and hold the trip computer cycle switch (within 1sec).
5. Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch. (within 1sec)
6. Continue to hold the trip computer and rear fog lamp switches.
7. The message center should display "resetting service mode" and then "service mode reset"
8. Release the trip computer and the fog lamp switches and turn the ignition off.
Now, when you do this, it must be in a nice, even pace to work well. Pretty much on a one-second cadence. Also, it is helpful to practice these steps a few times until a good rhythm is achieved, then do it for real. Seriously.
1. Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch (before the ignition is on).
2. Press the start button without applying the foot brake (do not start the engine)
3. Release the rear fog lamp switch (1sec)
4. Press and hold the trip computer cycle switch (within 1sec).
5. Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch. (within 1sec)
6. Continue to hold the trip computer and rear fog lamp switches.
7. The message center should display "resetting service mode" and then "service mode reset"
8. Release the trip computer and the fog lamp switches and turn the ignition off.
Now, when you do this, it must be in a nice, even pace to work well. Pretty much on a one-second cadence. Also, it is helpful to practice these steps a few times until a good rhythm is achieved, then do it for real. Seriously.
Last edited by Cee Jay; 04-16-2018 at 03:06 PM. Reason: Forgot to include the steps.
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it thinks you need service
I believe the internal clock thinks and it telling you that it been a year and time to service your car.
You can do that and have it cleared when the dealer does it. Or search for "service required" here and you'll find the instructions on how to clear it with a series of skill testing button pushes...
I expect the same thing soon as mine was serviced and cleared in June of 2017
You can do that and have it cleared when the dealer does it. Or search for "service required" here and you'll find the instructions on how to clear it with a series of skill testing button pushes...
I expect the same thing soon as mine was serviced and cleared in June of 2017
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The reset procedure is as follows:
1. Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch (before the ignition is on).
2. Press the start button without applying the foot brake (do not start the engine)
3. Release the rear fog lamp switch (1sec)
4. Press and hold the trip computer cycle switch (within 1sec).
5. Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch. (within 1sec)
6. Continue to hold the trip computer and rear fog lamp switches.
7. The message center should display "resetting service mode" and then "service mode reset"
8. Release the trip computer and the fog lamp switches and turn the ignition off.
Now, when you do this, it must be in a nice, even pace to work well. Pretty much on a one-second cadence. Also, it is helpful to practice these steps a few times until a good rhythm is achieved, then do it for real. Seriously.
1. Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch (before the ignition is on).
2. Press the start button without applying the foot brake (do not start the engine)
3. Release the rear fog lamp switch (1sec)
4. Press and hold the trip computer cycle switch (within 1sec).
5. Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch. (within 1sec)
6. Continue to hold the trip computer and rear fog lamp switches.
7. The message center should display "resetting service mode" and then "service mode reset"
8. Release the trip computer and the fog lamp switches and turn the ignition off.
Now, when you do this, it must be in a nice, even pace to work well. Pretty much on a one-second cadence. Also, it is helpful to practice these steps a few times until a good rhythm is achieved, then do it for real. Seriously.
Edit: Never mind. I mistook "ignition" for implying that the motor was running. My bad.
Last edited by JaguarJeffrey; 04-16-2018 at 08:55 PM. Reason: Because I'm a moron.
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Cee Jay (04-16-2018)
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The reset procedure is as follows:
1. Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch (before the ignition is on).
2. Press the start button without applying the foot brake (do not start the engine)
3. Release the rear fog lamp switch (1sec)
4. Press and hold the trip computer cycle switch (within 1sec).
5. Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch. (within 1sec)
6. Continue to hold the trip computer and rear fog lamp switches.
7. The message center should display "resetting service mode" and then "service mode reset"
8. Release the trip computer and the fog lamp switches and turn the ignition off.
Now, when you do this, it must be in a nice, even pace to work well. Pretty much on a one-second cadence. Also, it is helpful to practice these steps a few times until a good rhythm is achieved, then do it for real. Seriously.
1. Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch (before the ignition is on).
2. Press the start button without applying the foot brake (do not start the engine)
3. Release the rear fog lamp switch (1sec)
4. Press and hold the trip computer cycle switch (within 1sec).
5. Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch. (within 1sec)
6. Continue to hold the trip computer and rear fog lamp switches.
7. The message center should display "resetting service mode" and then "service mode reset"
8. Release the trip computer and the fog lamp switches and turn the ignition off.
Now, when you do this, it must be in a nice, even pace to work well. Pretty much on a one-second cadence. Also, it is helpful to practice these steps a few times until a good rhythm is achieved, then do it for real. Seriously.
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I have a question for you guys, along the same line as this conversion... I did the reset procedure appox 9,850k miles ago at last oil change and it hasn't been a year. Why would my service required message be popping back up already? I am planning on changing oil at 10k mile intervals but I don't think I should be getting this message yet or would it be for something else?
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XJDanny (06-29-2018)
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This is the process for the 2014 on F-Type, XJ and XF petrol models so see if it works on yours and report back:
1. Set the ignition to the ON position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Open the drivers door.
NOTE: A service resetting message will appear on the instrument cluster.
4.Fully depress both the accelerator and brake pedals and hold for 10 seconds.
5. Set the ignition to the OFF position.
6. Set the ignition to the ON position and check the message has been cleared.
7. If the message remains, repeat the process.
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Its based on an algorithm. (start-stop vs hyw is one I am aware) the computer takes all that into consideration.
Another one is air temperature.
But most people fall under the simple rule of x-miles/x-time.
Some manufacturers have abandoned these algos and others claim to be more clever.
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