Service Interval display explanation

bertJ · 03-07-2007, 16:22

Just done the following to check when next service is due:

Ignition on
Engine off
press and hold 'trip counter reset' 'clock adjust' button for >2 secs to show interval to next service

The display showed 16600 miles with a spanner symbol and when the button was released it showed 646 with a spanner and clock symbol. Is the second display the number of driving hours to the next service or what?

**VRStu** · 03-07-2007, 16:29

Probably 16600 miles or 646 days I would think

bertJ · 03-07-2007, 16:53

Stu: Thanks - days makes more sense as the variable service interval states a maximum of 2 years (i.e. 730 days). So I've had the car for about 84 days (730-646), which is about right.

bahnstormer vrs · 04-07-2007, 07:31

Eureka - I've done it.

I'd been trying for weeks to work out how this worked and despite reading and re-reading the handbook, plus a couple of posts on here, all I would manage to do was to reset my 'trip'. Doh!

I thought it was perhaps something that didn't work with maxidot.

I now have the knack; and with maxidot the message is: "Servicing in 13500 miles or 648 days" I've done 5200 miles so far in 3 months so this ties to servicing at 18500 miles/2 years. On it.

bertJ · 04-07-2007, 09:48

Another question about this display. Does it show the theoretical mileage to the next service or the actual mileage taking into account driving style etc? It's strange that the total mileage (i.e. miles the car's done already plus the projected mileage to the next service) adds up to 18,500 - the maximum allowed variable service mileage.

bahnstormer vrs · 04-07-2007, 09:59

I'm told by a dealer that it shows the 'theoretical' mileage calculated from driving style, speed/distance, stop/starts etc and that a TDI can go up to 25,000 or more before a service is due if drive gently on Motorawys all the time.

**VRStu** · 04-07-2007, 10:04

It is a real time value. It doesn't mean that you will get that amount of distance/time but based on the current calculations at that time it is a true value.

Lummox · 04-07-2007, 18:47

It cant be anything but theoretical as you havent covered the distance yet.

03-07-2007, 16:22	#1
bertJ Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wirral, Merseyside Posts: 616 Members Car: Octavia Estate L&K, DSG. Honda Jazz SE Sport Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Service Interval display explanation Just done the following to check when next service is due: Ignition on Engine off press and hold 'trip counter reset' 'clock adjust' button for >2 secs to show interval to next service The display showed 16600 miles with a spanner symbol and when the button was released it showed 646 with a spanner and clock symbol. Is the second display the number of driving hours to the next service or what?

03-07-2007, 16:29	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation Probably 16600 miles or 646 days I would think __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

03-07-2007, 16:53	#3
bertJ Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wirral, Merseyside Posts: 616 Members Car: Octavia Estate L&K, DSG. Honda Jazz SE Sport Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation Stu: Thanks - days makes more sense as the variable service interval states a maximum of 2 years (i.e. 730 days). So I've had the car for about 84 days (730-646), which is about right.

04-07-2007, 07:31	#4
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,684 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDI - Koni FSDs & RallyFlapz Thanks: 46 Thanked 155 Times in 140 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation Eureka - I've done it. I'd been trying for weeks to work out how this worked and despite reading and re-reading the handbook, plus a couple of posts on here, all I would manage to do was to reset my 'trip'. Doh! I thought it was perhaps something that didn't work with maxidot. I now have the knack; and with maxidot the message is: "Servicing in 13500 miles or 648 days" I've done 5200 miles so far in 3 months so this ties to servicing at 18500 miles/2 years. On it.

04-07-2007, 09:48	#5
bertJ Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wirral, Merseyside Posts: 616 Members Car: Octavia Estate L&K, DSG. Honda Jazz SE Sport Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation Another question about this display. Does it show the theoretical mileage to the next service or the actual mileage taking into account driving style etc? It's strange that the total mileage (i.e. miles the car's done already plus the projected mileage to the next service) adds up to 18,500 - the maximum allowed variable service mileage.

04-07-2007, 09:59	#6
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,684 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDI - Koni FSDs & RallyFlapz Thanks: 46 Thanked 155 Times in 140 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation I'm told by a dealer that it shows the 'theoretical' mileage calculated from driving style, speed/distance, stop/starts etc and that a TDI can go up to 25,000 or more before a service is due if drive gently on Motorawys all the time.

04-07-2007, 10:04	#7
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation It is a real time value. It doesn't mean that you will get that amount of distance/time but based on the current calculations at that time it is a true value. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

04-07-2007, 18:47	#8
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,497 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 760 Times in 638 Posts	Re: Service Interval display explanation It cant be anything but theoretical as you havent covered the distance yet. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

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