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I recall seeing something about this on the forums. But now I cannot find it.
My Focus LZ is showing a message demanding an oil change every time I start up. It had the annual service about a month ago, so I doubt this message is correct. In any case the very same thing happened last year. I took it to the dealer and it was fixed in a minute. However, I don't want to spend the time going out there again. So does anyone have a reference to how I can fix it myself? (I suspect the problem is that the servicing is happening before the anniversary of the purchase, and that the vehicle's software showing the message is triggered by time.) |
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It will be the service reminder that will pop up (15,000kms?) from the last time it was reset. If it's reset at the same time as the service, it should remind you in time for the next one.
Not sure how it's reset on the Focus, but it is normally listed in the owner's manual if you have that. EDIT: Youtube clip on how to reset it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyvE-P4fT9o Last edited by raceteam; 22-01-2018 at 11:42 AM. |
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I had the same problem after the first service on the LZ. I used the following instructions and hopefully they should work for you. I printed these instructions out and have included them in the Owners manual in case it happens again.
“Oil Change Required” Message WARNING - You should only perform the following steps if you know that a service has been carried out and the oil has been changed. The following steps appear to work (the steps listed are approximate and may not be fully detailed) – 1. For vehicles with push-button start – · DO NOT press the brake pedal – we do NOT want the engine to start – we just want the electronics to start up · Now press and hold the START button for 2 seconds (do not press the brake pedal) · Because we have pressed the START button, you will probably get the “Oil Change Required” warning message again – just press OK to acknowledge the message 2. Now, simultaneously press the accelerator and brake pedals and hold them in at the fully de-pressed position 3. After 3 seconds, the message center displays “Service: Oil Reset In Prog” 4. Continue to hold both the accelerator and brake pedals for 25 seconds or until the display shows “Service: Oil Reset Complete” 5. Release both pedals and place ignition in the OFF position/mode Should now be all complete. |
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Mine pops up every 20,000km, annoying. Easy to reset it though.
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Mine appeared at around 13,500 for the first service last year, a few weeks before it's 12 month service was due. It was serviced with about 14,000 on the clock. It has popped up again about 3 weeks ago when the car had done just over 27,000. Another 2 weeks yet before the second service is due (second week of Feb) so it seems it appears earlier than each 15,000. Probably to give you time to organise the service. |
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I think it might be actively monitoring the oil. Mine didn't pop up for 2 years and 20,000 km. Of course, the oil and filter did get changed every 10k but if it was just a timer then wouldn't it at least pop up the message after 1 year or every 15km?
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Join Date: Jan 2016
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Assuming the Focus uses IOLM (Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor), it seems that it isn't monitoring the actual oil but how the car is used..
Normal - 12,000-16,000 km
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Interesting, thanks for the info.
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No it’s not IOLM.
It’s just reading off km and time. |
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Not according to my car. Appeared almost 6 weeks before the service was due (going off the date it was serviced last year) and 1500 km short of reaching 15,000 km since it's last service.
Lasts years service was the 8th of Feb @ 13,500km. So, going off your 'reading off km and time' theory why did it come on late December 2017 (instead of Feb 2018) and 27,000km (instead of 28,500)?? |
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That must be how it’s programmed.
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