more newbie questions

[AndyBird]

getting my new E30 piccies soon, however the orange light is on on the service bit. if i service the car how do i turn this off?

[Davenotouring]

You can buy a 'Draper' tool or similar from eBay to switch them off.

There are 'other' ways to do it, but I wouldn't chance it.

Make sure you do service it!

[smithy318i]

Don't buy a reset tool. They are a RIP OFF.
all you need is a paper clip. (im serious)...look.

http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacgi/d ... Section=02

[mikw]

smithy 318i, have you tried this yourself ?. seems an easy fix

[smithy318i]

Yes.
twice, without a problem.
1 on early type (316)
1 on late type (318i)

You can buy a tool if you want, but it's a waste of money (IMO)

Simply short the two pins out, then switch the ignition on until the lights go out. (AFTER YOU SERVICED IT)

[16azev_needed_for_my_e30]

All i can say is thanks very much boyz - just re-set my service lights - don't worry i did the service the other month )

[AndyBird]

i can honestly say this is the best board ive been on for speed and quality of info

cheers all

[mikw]

Thanks for the testimonial lads,

Will try

[naylor04]

It says you should use a "fused wire" , how do i make one of them then ?

[smithy318i]

Just use a bit of wire with an in-line fuse (low value)

[Simon]

Make sure you guys get the right pins if using the fused wire method, get it wrong and it could be costly!
I wouldn't call the reset tool a rip-off though, I paid Ԛ£15 for mine about 5 years ago, and they're still available for that price, and I've lost count of the number of times I've used it, for my own, and others cars!

[Brianmoooore]

There is absolutely no need to buy a tool or use a fused wire.
Pin 7 sits pretty much on its own, and is difficult to confuse with any other pin. Just connect a piece of wire from pin 7 to the car body or engine (throttle cable bracket is handy), and turn the ignition on till the lights go out.