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BMW E30 1.8IS SERVICE LIGHT RE-SET
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:40 pm
by jon-m42
Hi there guys just out of curiosity is it safe to DIY reset your service and oil lights?, its a totally standard e30 1.8is h reg.... Or would you recommend me to go to a garage?
Is it safe would it cause any problems if done by myself following your instructions?
I ask because I need to reset mine as i have just completed the service which consists of the following:
-oil filter
-fuel filter
-air filter
-engine oil &
-spark plugs
And if it is totally safe and easy to do how do I do it ?
All help and advice is appreciated
I would like to apologise for the my lack of knowledge as I am sure this has been asked many more times in the past however I did honestly try to use the search function but I did not find anything on this topic.
Regards
Jon ”“m42
Re: BMW E30 1.8IS SERVICE LIGHT RE-SET
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:43 pm
by Ziggy
http://www.noren.com/bmw/e30reset.htm
Perfectly safe, but use a fused wire.
Re: BMW E30 1.8IS SERVICE LIGHT RE-SET
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:45 pm
by pac1982
Re: BMW E30 1.8IS SERVICE LIGHT RE-SET
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:10 pm
by jon-m42
thanks alot guys for all the help and applogies for the late reply
1 last question fused wire??
would any speaker wire do as this is all i have i think
Re: BMW E30 1.8IS SERVICE LIGHT RE-SET
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:06 pm
by Ziggy
If you put it in the right place, you won't do any harm - I've never used a fused wire. Just don't get it wrong!
Re: BMW E30 1.8IS SERVICE LIGHT RE-SET
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:08 pm
by jon-m42
ok ill give it a goe later on today and let you guys knw how i get along
again thanks for the help
much appreciated
jon-m42
Re: BMW E30 1.8IS SERVICE LIGHT RE-SET
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:19 pm
by Brianmoooore
Only reason to use a fused wire is if you misread pin 7 and get the pin connected to battery + instead!
Re: BMW E30 1.8IS SERVICE LIGHT RE-SET
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:09 pm
by jbee
Why not buy a service reset tool??
Re: BMW E30 1.8IS SERVICE LIGHT RE-SET
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:15 pm
by pac1982
jbee wrote:Why not buy a service reset tool??
Why spend £15-£25 quid when you can do exactly the same with a peice of wire you can get for free??
Re: BMW E30 1.8IS SERVICE LIGHT RE-SET
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:28 pm
by jon-m42
jbee wrote:
Why not buy a service reset tool??
Why spend £15-£25 quid when you can do exactly the same with a peice of wire you can get for free??
+1
guys all done no more red light showing up on my dash thanks to u guys
regards
jon-m42
Re: BMW E30 1.8IS SERVICE LIGHT RE-SET
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:30 pm
by jon-m42
Hi there guys Time has come again and i do applogies but can you guys just confirm what number pins i have to earth again please
Many Thanks
jon
Re: BMW E30 1.8IS SERVICE LIGHT RE-SET
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:07 pm
by pac1982
jon-m42 wrote:Hi there guys Time has come again and i do applogies but can you guys just confirm what number pins i have to earth again please
Many Thanks
jon
All you need to know is here matey
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ht=service