Merlin1

Does anyone know how to reset the 'maintenance required now' light. I just did my oil change (not at the dealer) and need to reset that. The dealer wants $62 for doing that...go figure.
Thanks in advance.

helispud

If you plan on doing this a lot you might consider getting the Durametric Tool. http://www.durametric.com/

If you let us know your location, someone with a tool might be able to reset your light for you.

Merlin1

I am in the Boston Suburbs. Thanks 'Helispud', sounds like its not as user friendly.

gota911

Yeah, but since you're a "wizard" I sure you can figure it out.

JW911

I would offer up my durametric for use except the consumer version only lets you program up the three vehicles. I already have my car plus my wife's Cayenne so I only have room left for my next vehicle. The professional version lets you program unlimited Porsches but it costs 2 or 3 times as much.

Even if you pay the dealer to reset it, you still saved about $150 bucks on an oil change.

KeninBlaine

Some independent shops are more reasonable. In fact, they may not even charge you.

Edgy01

Interestingly, I change my own oil and have had the authorized Porsche dealer reset that thing,--and it hasn't come on ever again. It's nice not to have to reset it every time. I wonder if there is some sort of global "master kill switch" to entirely shut it off for good?

MHC2S

+1 I also do my own oil changes and had mine reset maybe once at the dealer since it was in for other warranty work. Never had it come on again. That kill switch sounds nice to me if it exist.

porsche52

The dealer should re-set it for No Charge, at least that is what we do here in Denver. It takes 30sec. to do with the PIWIS tester. I think there probably saying (f-him, if he is not going to have the car serviced here, then we will make him pay one way or the other) it is B.S. To the other post that say there service lights have not come back on, just give it time, they will. Based on time and mileage. What year is your car and how many miles? They do come on premature sometimes, you may win that argument with your local dealer.