Oil can/spanner 1.000 .what is this mean?

[Dobs]

Just got oil can/spanner 1.000 on dashboard.Is this telling me service is due in 1.000 miles.If i exceed 1.000 miles and do nothing,will the car go into limp home mode.

Dobs

[Dan_BlackSRi]

Yes, and no, it won't go into limp mode.

[Dobs]

Thanks Dan.I have done service this year myself.Can i reset so light on dash goes out.

Dobs

[spennny]

Ignition off, hold in the odometer button foot on brake, ignition on, hold all for about 10 seconds i think

Some cars you also hold down clutch at same time as brake pedal

[Big Dave]

Some cars you also hold down clutch at same time as brake pedal

Not heard that one before.

[spennny]

Not heard that one before.

Well i have , no harm in telling him if the brake only doesnt do the trick

[Big Dave]

Can't see Vauxhall programming auto's differently to those fitted with manual boxes so the service message can be reset.

Well i have , no harm in telling him if the brake only doesnt do the trick

Fair point.

[Big Sig]

Well i have , no harm in telling him if the brake only doesnt do the trick

Don't forget it needs to be done while standing on your head

[spennny]

Don't forget it needs to be done while standing on your head

And if your really good, yer tallywhacker pressing the odometer reset button

[Big Sig]