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David N Emmet - 03 Feb 2006 04:28 GMT

My mechanic performed routine oil change and then tried to reset the oil
service light with the factory tool and it woulnt take.
95 525i.
Any thoughts?

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Steve Parry - 03 Feb 2006 10:31 GMT

> My mechanic performed routine oil change and then tried to reset the
> oil
> service light with the factory tool and it woulnt take.
> 95 525i.
> Any thoughts?

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_reset_service_lights.html

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-11039.html

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/repair_faqs/sil.html

http://www.nmia.com/~dgnrg/diag_s.htm

HTH?

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Steve Parry - 03 Feb 2006 10:32 GMT

>> My mechanic performed routine oil change and then tried to reset the
>> oil
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>
> http://www.unofficialbmw.com/repair_faqs/sil.html

PS note

"Notes on the latest model cars (93 on?):
(can someone please verify this?) It is claimed that the above procedure
doesnt quite work on the most recent model year cars. Instead of waiting
for the lights to go out, you have to disconnect the jumper between 7
and 19 while the ignition is still on.
To reset OIL SERVICE, maintain the connection for approximately 3
seconds.
To reset INSPECTION, maintain the connection for approximately 12
seconds. "

> http://www.nmia.com/~dgnrg/diag_s.htm
>
> HTH?

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K100RS SE & F650
and a 520i SE Touring for comfort

(not forgetting the SK90PY)

http://www.gwynfryn.co.uk
http://www.nwbikers.co.uk

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Fred W - 03 Feb 2006 13:59 GMT

> "Notes on the latest model cars (93 on?):
> (can someone please verify this?) It is claimed that the above procedure
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> To reset INSPECTION, maintain the connection for approximately 12
> seconds. "

That is how it works on my '94 E34. I use a spspt momentary switch on
some extension wires so I can be sitting in the drivers seat. I press
the switch and hold it about 5-6 seconds and when I release the switch
the led bars clear to all green. If the Inspection light is also on (or
I have just performed an Inspection 1 or 2 I just hold the switch closed
for around 15 seconds and when I release it clears everything.

From descriptions I have heard and read some other ECUs behave
differently and will actually clear while the switch is still closed.

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