OK, so this message started showing up earlier this week, but I can't seem to figure out why. I don't have any CELs, and it's only been about 3000 miles since I had the oil changed. How can I tell what this message is about shy of spending half a day dealing with an in person service visit? Thoughts anyone?

It just says "service required" in yellow, then is replaced by the clock and never shows back up again until the next start cycle. No other messages in the main screen area, and I can't cycle back to the message. Has this message always been there and I've been too daft to notice it?

2010 XKR Startup Screen - YouTube

 

Oops, looks like someone forgot to reset the service reminder at the oil change

 

Rolls eyes. I was wondering that! lol -- thanks Brutal. I guess I do need to drop by. Unless there's a way to do it myself... <hopeful eyebrow raise>

 

Thanks to Brutal for clarifying/confirming and this other website here: (http://www.jaghelp.com/2012/03/reset...jaguar-xf.html), this is the reset procedure for this, btw.

1. Press and hold the rear lamp switch.
2. Press the start button without applying the foot brake.
3. Release the rear fog lamp switch.
4. Press and hold the trip computer cycle switch.
5. Press and hold the rear fog lamp switch.
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.

It's REALLY finicky for timing, but it does, in fact work. And the 'resetting service mode' indicator will come on right after pressing the foglamp button the second time -- so you know if you've got the sequence right pretty quickly. It takes another 15 seconds or so of holding both buttons to finish the reset, but if you watch the LCD it says things that make sense.

 

The link you provided is for the XF. One of the comments in that link says that it will NOT work on the XK/XKR. So, you are confirming that it DOES work the same on the XK/XKR?

Thanks for the post,

Albert

 

Yes, it DOES work for the XK/XKR. I did it yesterday.

 

The only one that it wont work for is the new xj

 

Its a bitch to get the timing right but once you get it it will work as described. Thanks Mr. Techman.

 

The biggest issue is trying to "think" you have to be fast. Think of a slow tick tock cadence and it works everytime

 

I've tried the reset above a dozen times on my 2010 XF but no joy. I'm unclear whether the ignition should be on before pressing and holding the fog light switch (in which case pressing the start button will turn the ignition off) or whether the ignition should be off before pressing the fog lamp switch for the first time (in which case pressing the start button will turn the ignition on) I've seen both instructions on the internet but neither seems to work. Any advise on timing (presses 1 second apart, 2 seconds apart etc)?

 

Car should be off to start. Foglight, THEN start (but no foot brake). It took me quite a few tries. The steps I listed above is exactly what I did to reset mine.

 

so we did well to clear this message and i will bring my car in for service at 13-14 k instead of 16. but definatly not at 10k km.

 

Awesome! Worked like a charm. Thanks guys. I knew this would come in handy someday!

 

Took me about 15 tries for it to work, but finally did.

 

+1 works fine for a 2010 XKR. Got it on second go. Easier than the instructions suggest once you got the rhythm and keep foot OFF the brake pedal.

Fog light in...
Hit Start
Fog light out
Trip AND fog light in...
Wait for message...
Done...

Thanks to all. I just had a service, Stratstone clearly forgot to reset. They would have done it FOC I am sure but this saved me a round-trip, time plus fuel.

James

 

Will the above sequence work for me if I change the oil in my 2015 6 cylinder F-Type Coupe?

 

Warren, this is the XK/ XKR 150 forum but it will cost you nothing to try.

 

Hold rear fog light button, then quickly:
- press start
less than 1 second between steps
- release start and fog light at the same time
less than 1 second between steps
- now press trip and fog light at the same time....and hold
- Now keep holding them both 10-15 seconds until message says it's reset is done

 

I used the jlr icarsoft v11 on my friend steves car , but all it said was press on rear fog light switch and stalk as others have posted . got their in the end