How To Reset Ford Galaxy Oil Light Service Indicator (2008)
Last Updated on May 9, 2020 by Nick
How To Reset Ford Galaxy Oil Light Service Indicator (2008) – The Ford Galaxy is a D-segment MPV produced by the American automaker Ford Motor Company since 1995. The Galaxy is a five-door and front-wheel drive transverse front-engine available with five or seven seats. The first generation Galaxy was developed in collaboration with the Volkswagen Group, which created two identical models, the Volkswagen Sharan and SEAT Alhambra. The three were produced in Palmela, Portugal, and the differences between them were in the front, rear, interior and equipment.
Most engines Galaxy were the Volkswagen Group: a diesel four-cylinder and 1.9-liter displacement between 90 and 130 hp of maximum power, and a V6 2.8-liter gasoline initially two valves per cylinder and 174 CV and then four valves per cylinder and 204 hp. The less powerful source gasoline was Ford, the 2.0-liter, 2.3-liter four valves per cylinder. The second-generation Galaxy was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show 2008 and put up for sale in March of that year. Shares its platform and engines with the third generation Ford Mondeo, a car, and the Ford S-Max, also a minivan segment D; all three are manufactured in Genk, Belgium.
How To Reset Ford Galaxy Oil Light Service Indicator (2008)
Time needed: 7 minutes
If the engine oil life is less than 5%, the Oil Change Required Light will appear on the display. The engine oil life interval must be reset after performed the maintenance service on your vehicle. Follow the instructions below to reset the Engine Oil Change minder light on your Ford Galaxy:
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once without touching the brake pedal
- Fully press and hold the GAS and BRAKE pedals simultaneously
Depress both pedals all the way down for 25 seconds
- Continue holding both pedals until the “Service: Oil Reset Complete” appears on the display
The oil change reminder indicator will turn off. This confirms that the reset procedure has been correctly completed.
- Release the pedals
Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset
For more details, please watch the following video:
This tutorial we got from Ford Galaxy owner’s manual. This procedure should be work on the second generation of Ford Galaxy models. Hopefully, the article How To Reset Ford Galaxy Oil Light Service Indicator (2008) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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