Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Reset Maintenance Reminder System at your home or office.

Our certified mechanics come to you・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
CUSTOMERS LOVE US ON YELP
4.5 out of 5 (550 reviews)
SERVICES BACKED BY OUR
12-Month, 12,000-Mile Warranty
Get a quote

Choose from 600+ repair, maintenance, and diagnostic services, backed by our 12-month, 12,000-mile warranty.

Book an appointment

Tell us when to meet you at your home or office. We’ll send one of our vetted, top-rated mechanics.

Get your car fixed

Continue with your day while our mechanic fixes your car onsite. You pay only after the job is done.

Reset Maintenance Reminder System Estimate for Mercedes-Benz 560SEC

Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Reset Maintenance Reminder System costs $106 on average. Following is a breakdown of the labor and parts estimates.

YourMechanic Price
$95 to $115
Labor: $95 -$115
Parts: $0
Average Dealer price
$120
Average Shop price
$114
Get an instant quote for your car
Our mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
Get a quote
CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeReset Maintenance Reminder SystemEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$132.49 - $145.62
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeReset Maintenance Reminder SystemEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeReset Maintenance Reminder SystemEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeReset Maintenance Reminder SystemEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.48 - $125.60
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeReset Maintenance Reminder SystemEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.55 - $125.72
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeReset Maintenance Reminder SystemEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
Show example Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Reset Maintenance Reminder System prices

What is resetting the maintenance reminder system all about?

A maintenance reminder indicator comes up on nearly all modern vehicles’ instrument clusters when a maintenance service is due.

Each manufacturer has slightly different criteria to determine when the indicator illuminates. Common criteria include: distance traveled, number of hours the engine has run, and operating conditions.

The maintenance reminder is usually reset by pressing a button or through a combination of actions, such as pressing the pedal while turning the key in the ignition. Some vehicles are equipped with a simple button in the fuse access panel. Other cars allow you to alter the setting to allow you to account for oil quality and other factors.

Some reasons the reminder may come on prematurely or fail to illuminate include: a faulty speedometer/dash input, a fault dash bulb, or an incorrect setting that was programmed.

For example, if you purchased a vehicle and the setting is set to 3,000 miles and you use an oil that's rated for 5,000, your system will not know of the difference and it will keep reminding you every 3,000 miles until the setting has been updated. At the same time, if the car is programmed for a service every 4,000 miles, and you get an oil change at 3,000 miles, it is possible for a mechanic to forget to reset the maintenance reminder, in which case the light would illuminate 1,000 miles after the oil change. In these scenarios, the reminder system would be inaccurate.

Keep in mind:

  • Your maintenance interval will be inaccurate if you reset your maintenance reminder without performing your scheduled service.

  • Your maintenance interval will be inaccurate your maintenance reminder is not reset after a service even if the reminder did not display at the time.

  • Some manufacturers allow you to adjust the reminder interval. It is not recommended you do this without first consulting a professional mechanic.

  • Always have a second (backup) method of reminding yourself when the next maintenance is due.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is connected to the proper scan tool as required
  • The maintenance system is accessed as per the manufacturer's recommendations
  • The maintenance reminder system is reset as per manufacturer's recommendations
  • The ignition is turned off and back on to verify the maintenance reminder has been reset
  • The vehicle is checked for proper operation and scanner is removed

Our recommendation:

Use a second method of tracking your next service, such as placing an oil change sticker on your windshield, or tracking your maintenance history through a YourMechanic online account. If the light is not coming on, or if it comes on too early, have a mechanic diagnose your vehicle and reset the reminder.

What are the common symptoms indicating you need to reset the maintenance reminder system?

  • The maintenance reminder turns on before you are due for a service.
  • You are well past your service interval and the reminder hasn’t displayed.

How important is this service?

The maintenance reminder is a convenience item and is strictly a guideline for the timing of your next service. If this reminder system is faulty, monitor your vehicle maintenance schedule manually until it is fixed and have your regular maintenance services performed accordingly.

Fast and easy Reset Maintenance Reminder System service at your home or office.

GET A QUOTE FOR YOUR CAR
Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee

Excellent Rating

(7)

Rating Summary
6
0
0
0
1
6
0
0
0
1

Meet some of our expert Mercedes-Benz mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mercedes-Benz owners like you.

Paul

25 years of experience
273 reviews
Paul
25 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 560SEC V8-5.6L - Valve Cover Gasket - Las Vegas, Nevada
Paul did work on a older merecedes I own. I thought for sure I was,going to be in for a whole lot of money and be told there wasn't any other thing I could do. I was so wrong. Paul definitely knows his profession. I also couldn't be more pleased about price. My thanks to him and of course Your Mechanic for having a mechanic who knows what to do.

Jason

32 years of experience
537 reviews
Jason
32 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 560SEC V8-5.6L - Tighten belt cover and clean area - San Jose, California
I'm glad I found Jason to work on my car. He's terrific! He was friendly & gave sound advises & tips.

Grzegorz

41 years of experience
473 reviews
Grzegorz
41 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 560SEC V8-5.6L - Car is not starting - San Francisco, California
He is a really pleasant man,who has a good attention to detail,as it happens there was no way to get the car started, due to what appears to be failed fuel pumps,which is what i suspected. I am 70 years old,fixing it has lost its appeal,and did not have all the tools to fix it with me.Therefore being a mechanic my self in the past, i can only say he knows what he is doing.If the parts were at hand he would have repaired it no problem i'm quite sure,so for me he gets top marks,in all departments. Yours sincerely Barry Vare

Wesley

16 years of experience
277 reviews
Wesley
16 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 560SEC V8-5.6L - Oil Change - Denver, Colorado
Wesley arrived early and did a great job.
Get an instant quote for your car
Our mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
Get a quote
CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeReset Maintenance Reminder SystemEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$132.49 - $145.62
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeReset Maintenance Reminder SystemEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeReset Maintenance Reminder SystemEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeReset Maintenance Reminder SystemEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.48 - $125.60
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeReset Maintenance Reminder SystemEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.55 - $125.72
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeReset Maintenance Reminder SystemEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
Show example Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Reset Maintenance Reminder System prices

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Ambient Temperature Sensor (Switch)
Common signs include a faulty AC auto mode, inconsistent cooling, and incorrect outdoor temperature readings.
P0160 OBD-II Trouble Code: 02 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
P0160 P0160 code definition Trouble code P0160 is set when no activity is detected on the bank 2 sensor 2 oxygen sensor circuit. Bank 2 refers to the side of the engine opposite of cylinder number one. Sensor 2 means...
P2133 OBD-II Trouble Code: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch F Circuit High Input
P2133 P2133 code definition The P2133 diagnostic trouble code indicates that there is an issue with the F circuit of the Throttle/Pedal Position sensor switch. Related Trouble Codes: P2120 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p2120-obd-ii-trouble-code-throttle-pedal-position-sensor-switch-d-circuit-by-jay-safford) OBD-II Trouble Code: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit P2121 OBD-II...

Car vibrates in drive

Hello. Worn out transmission and motor mounts will cause this as they will be allowed to move while the engine is running. That movement causes the vibration. If they are definitely worn then they should be replaced. The most common...

Transmission stuck in fourth gear

Hi - most likely there is a problem in the valve body with this hydraulic circuit. The P0750 shift solenoid message (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/overheating-problem-with-my-car), while accurate relative to which circuit is involved, may have only been the symptom, not the cause. A...

Jerking/Vibrations

Hello, thank you for writing in. This is going to be a process of elimination. You want to start with the simplest fixes which include balancing, aligning, and properly inflating the tires. From there, or during that process of removing...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com