Resetting the computer on a 2005 saab 9-3

Get it serviced if it needs it, and make sure they reset the light.

If it doesn't need servicing, reset it yourself in the SID menu.

hold the clear button without releasing. wait for a beep, and keep holding. a second beep will occur, and it should be reset.

Your mechanic may have forgotten to reset the light. Also if the time for service light is your check engine light a fault code may be stored in the vehicles on board computer. Have the codes pulled to determine if a fault code is present or not. If there are non you can have the light reset, however if there is a fault code and you just reset it the light will keep coming on until the problem is corrected.

You need to reset the oil life percentage!check in car s manual

Switch ignition ON. Press brake pedal. Press button [A]. RHD - 100248. LHD - 100254. Turn button [B], until the message "System Settings" is displayed. Press button [B]. Turn button [B] until the message "Service Info" is displayed. Press button [B]. The message "% left of oil quality/days to service" is displayed. Turn button [B] until the message "Reset Service Ind." is displayed. Press button [B]. The message "Are you sure? Yes or No" is displayed. Turn button [B] to select "Yes". Press button [B]. The message "service parameters updated" is displayed. Switch ignition OFF.
BUTTON B IS ROUND PUSH/TURN BUTTON
BUTTON A IS TWO DOWN FROM THIS

Pressing and holding the clear button for at least 8 seconds,you will lisen 2 signals on the 2º signal service it will flash.

To clear "TIME FOR SERVICE" from the Saab Information Display, press and hold the "CLEAR" button for at least 8 seconds. A signal will be heard indicating reset. After the 21st restart of the vehicle, the "TIME FOR SERVICE" message will be cancelled.

Hi,If you press and hold the reset button on the SID unit the message will go out ,however it might come back on a few times so you may have to repeat this for a couple of days till it stays out.