oil service interval light? gahh!

upstatenybimmer · 06-24-2006, 08:09 PM

just got my 95' ti 2 weeks ago (woohoo), and i want to do my first oil/filter change.

I was wondering if there is any possible way to reset your oil service interval light on the dash without using the BMW or aftermarket reset tool. (i.e. disconnecting the battery or pulling main fuse).

but if its not possible to do so, would it be ok to change the oil/filter and take it to my mechanic to reset in a day or two to have it reset? thanks in advance.

**1996 328ti** · 06-24-2006, 10:54 PM

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

m3outtanowhere · 06-24-2006, 11:08 PM

wow...

upstatenybimmer · 06-27-2006, 01:10 AM

well i went ahead and changed the oil successfully. actually one of the easier oil changes i've done. didnt reset the light, but im calling my mechanic tomorrow to see if i can stop by to have it reset. then its off to ebay for some bidding on the peake reset tool for future maintenance

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318tiRedLeather · 06-27-2006, 05:40 AM

http://www.bmwe36tips.20m.com/resetlights.htm

upstatenybimmer · 06-28-2006, 01:17 AM

thanks for the tip. a paper clip is quite a bit cheaper.

Tyler · 06-28-2006, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upstatenybimmer

well i went ahead and changed the oil successfully. actually one of the easier oil changes i've done. didnt reset the light, but im calling my mechanic tomorrow to see if i can stop by to have it reset. then its off to ebay for some bidding on the peake reset tool for future maintenance

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Or become a site supporter for $10 and you can rent the tools from the site.

2cam16 · 10-27-2007, 08:08 AM

Any tips on this ? The E36tips link is dead.
Just need to know what pin connectors need to be tripped for oil and any diagram which pin is which on the OBD port.
thanks

**cooljess76** · 10-27-2007, 01:58 PM

Stick a paperclip in pin#'s 7 and 19 on the 20 pin diagnostic port in the engine bay. Hold it there for about 3 seconds for the oil service lights and 12 for the inspection lights.
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/ele...ce_lights.html

2cam16 · 10-28-2007, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooljess76

Stick a paperclip in pin#'s 7 and 19 on the 20 pin diagnostic port in the engine bay. Hold it there for about 3 seconds for the oil service lights and 12 for the inspection lights.
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/ele...ce_lights.html

Awesome and thanks. I'll remember that for my oil changes.

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