Excuse my novice question, but I'm new to newsgroups. I own a 1990 325i and
did my own oil change. Would someone tell me how to turn off the engine oil
service light?

thanks in advance,
mike

You need to get a reset tol from peake research.. I picked one up for my 98
z3... I think for a 90 it is a diferent pin out set up.. Go to yahoo and type
peake reseach and find their website.. the tool is like 49 dollars and pays for
it's self if you plan on doing your own maintenance..
Walt

"WEisserer" <weisserer (AT) aol (DOT) com> wrote

No you do not need to buy this tool. It is merely a plastic box with a
switch and maybe an led or two. There are countless write-ups on web pages
on how to do this with a piece of wire and your ignition keys. Or you could
make your own custom tool for about a couple of bucks. That's what I did
and even made it adaptable to my SAAB for pulling engine codes.

go here:

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/ele...ce_lights.html


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DON'T listen - it's NOT just a wire!!!

Insert the pin into the wrong socket and you ZAP your computer!!!

If using a home-made type reset wire, be sure to have one with a built-in
resistor - preferably one with an alligator clip on one end and a pin on the
other.

"Fred W." <Fred.Wills (AT) myrealbox (DOT) com> wrote

"Terry" <terry.dillon (AT) sympaticoNOSPAM (DOT) ca> wrote


Baloney. It's just a wire. Just get the right pins and it is not a
problem. I've been doing it this way for years...


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Fred W. wrote:
simple paper clip.
If you buy a reset tool only buy one that reads codes too, because it's
not worth the money of buying a plain old reset tool.

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"DItalianSalami" <donatooSpamsux (AT) AdelphiaSpamsux (DOT) Net> wrote

The code readers/ reset tools cost over $100. Whereas a 'reset' tool or
cable can be acquired for well under 1/2 the price. There is a guy who
sells just the reset cable with safety measures built-in (inline resistor)
for probably about $10. USD. And I have a reset tool available with a
remote start switch for $37.

While it is possible to reset the lights using a paper clip, it is idiotic,
as one mistake will cost hundreds of dollars! If the wire accidentally
touches the wrong pinhole, the result could be a fried computer!!! OK, so
you are perfect and never screw up - but it is VERY easy for a mistake to
occur.

Good for you Fred. But that still doesn't mean it's a smart way to do it.
You can use vise-grips to remove a bolt, or you can use the correct size
spanner...both will accomplish the same thing. Maybe you won't strip the
bolt because you are very good at it, but it CAN happen.

There is a right tool for the job. You can make-do with the wrong tool, but
slip and ZAP!!!! there goes your computer!

Why be so cheap? When it's something like $10. for a reset tool with the
built-in resistor, or $37 with the one bundled with the remote start switch,
it makes no sense to use a paperclip on a BMW!

And certainly advising others to use a paperclip is irresponsible without
telling them the risks!

Terry D.

"Fred W." <Fred.Wills (AT) myrealbox (DOT) com> wrote

Just get the right pins...

And if you DON'T, you could FRY your COMPUTER!!!

It's great Fred that you haven't made a mistake - I wouldn't wish that on
anyone. But it CAN happen very easily. Your way involves sticking a bent
wire into two sockets, then leaving it to jump inside your car to turn the
key...waiting a few seconds...turning off the key then returning to remove
the wire.

1. The paperclip ends do not fit snugly
2. there are 2x ends, and greater risk of accidental shorting
3. there is no protection whatsoever against shorting

The reset wires ($10 - $37) have a clip on one end, and an inline resistor
to prevent accidentally frying a computer if inserted into the incorrect
hole. That's not much to pay considering you own a BMW.

Terry D.

Excuse my ignorance, but why would it be necessary to reset the lights at
all? Having all the lights stay off does not affect the running of the car
does it?
Unless you are doing your own oil change and want the service lights to tell
you when to do the next one?

Joel
94 M3 coupe
2002 X5 3.0D

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"Joel Novak" <jnovak (AT) mwisp (DOT) net> wrote

Joel Dorfan wrote:

Excepting that when you get to Red it's on all the time...


I can't understand why you'd *not* want the service lights to tell you
when it's due next. Do you have a dog but spend a lot of time barking?

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Scott

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