E39 M62 service light reset

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mrLEE30
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Post Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:16 am

Is it possible at home to reset the service lights on an 1997 E39 540 (M62 4.4 early engine)? i.e. ground pin X??

Or so i need some computery?

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Post Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:26 am

http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=24446

Doesn't mention any specific engines...
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Post Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:31 am

there are other forums????

i see BMW went far from the old ground pin 7 trick!!!

spot on!!
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Post Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:51 pm

Lee, I replaced the lights on mine with standard tool we use on the e30.
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Post Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:56 am

cheers gaz,

i normally use my onw special tool, a paperclip!!!
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