E36 re-set service lights

[Ruddman]

I am now the new owner of a Jet Black 1995 318TI. While surfing for more info about my new baby i found this site http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_reset_service_lights.html

Has anyone tried this "fix"? If so Did it work? and are there any things that may be at risk by trying this?

Thanks

Ruddman

[CirrusSR22]

I've done it many times. You only need a paperclip or small piece of wire :)

There's no need to get an exact 3.25 or 11 seconds, counting in your head works just fine.

[Ruddman]

Finally got around to trying this and it worked great.
thanks!:smile:
Ruddman.

[michaelhofastcar]

Glad to know that other people are doing this to reset the service lights. I do not have to buy a $50 tool to do the job.

[canadian_ti]

I built my own tool,. works great! plug it in and sit in the car till the lights reset,. worked every time :smile:

[davep-uk]

brilliant!

been annoyed by that for ages.

[L84THSKY]

I sold my Peake reset tool and bought the Peake diagnostic tool.:smile:
Glad to know that other people are doing this to reset the service lights. I do not have to buy a $50 tool to do the job.

[1996 328ti]

Glad to know that other people are doing this to reset the service lights. I do not have to buy a $50 tool to do the job.I can't afford to make a mistake. I have the peake scan tool.

[davep-uk]

i have'nt done it yet,

what are the risks?

[stormos]

draper tool on ebay for a tenner ;)