How do I reset the Oil Service Indicator following Oil change

gibbz80 · 09-29-2004, 12:01 PM

Can anyone help me with the procedure to reset the Oil Service Indicator following an oil change? Cannot find this in the BMW manual.

Thanks in advance.
GIB

mechy1barry · 09-29-2004, 01:35 PM

please let us know the year- c.c-model etc,---
then we might be able to help you!

gibbz80 · 10-01-2004, 02:23 PM

Sorry, That is kind of important.

1994 BMW 740il 4.0 liter V-8.

Thanks for the help.

mechy1barry · 10-01-2004, 02:37 PM

find round diagnostic plug in engine bay with screw off top.-switch ignition on--connect led test lamp to terminal 7 and earth--after 3secs 5 green leds will illuminate on dash.---switch ign off.(oil serv only).

gibbz80 · 10-01-2004, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechy1barry

find round diagnostic plug in engine bay with screw off top.-switch ignition on--connect led test lamp to terminal 7 and earth--after 3secs 5 green leds will illuminate on dash.---switch ign off.(oil serv only).

Thanks for your information.

German730i_BMW · 10-15-2004, 05:39 AM

You can also purchase a part, its called a service reset tool, you can find it at http://replacement.autopartswarehous...ool&category=Y.

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