resetting service lights

[geo1400]

I've tried following the instructions on bimmer DIY but it won't work. Use'd jump wire and nothing happens, what could I be doing wrong?

[Cloggy Saint]

Stupid question, but are you sure you connected the correct terminals? Be careful as you can fry the ECU if you get it wrong....

[geo1400]

Yeh followed the diagram exactly. When you turn the ignition on is the first turn, or second turn when the ignition llights come on?

[Cloggy Saint]

If I remember, it's on the second turn...

[geo1400]

I'll try again. DIY says if it doesn't work you might have to change the batteries on the SI board...

[Cloggy Saint]

I'll try again. DIY says if it doesn't work you might have to change the batteries on the SI board...

Not heard that one but it may be true.

[Ziggy]

Definately true I'm afraid... & quite likely what you're up against here! Second position's what you want though, so try that first.

[geo1400]

ok, i'm an idiot, The diagram on DIY must be for a LHD car cause the 'pac-man' faces the wrong way on mine. Got the right pins and i've only managed to reset the inspection light, the oil service won't go away?

[Cloggy Saint]

I think you have to wait another 15 seconds or so for the oil light to go

[geo1400]

Done It!! Thanks guys, I think I just didn't have good enough connection with the wires, only took 3/4 secs.

Thanks again,

[BenE30]

where did you find this information buddy??

[spence_star]

go onto ebay and they sell a little instrument that you plug into your engine somewhere and it resets your service lights they go for like £20

[Cloggy Saint]

or you could use a piece of wire with a fuse and spend nothing

[geo1400]

best site ever for E30 guys.

http://www.bimmerdiy.com/e30

The wire worked fine, didn't fuse it though...

[Brianmoooore]

best site ever for E30 guys.

http://www.bimmerdiy.com/e30

Second best site, maybe!