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Old 09-29-2004, 11:01 AM   #1
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Question How do I reset the Oil Service Indicator following Oil change

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

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Old 09-29-2004, 12:35 PM   #2
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Re: How do I reset the Oil Service Indicator following Oil change

please let us know the year- c.c-model etc,---
then we might be able to help you!
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Old 10-01-2004, 01:23 PM   #3
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Sorry, That is kind of important.

1994 BMW 740il 4.0 liter V-8.

Thanks for the help.
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Old 10-01-2004, 01:37 PM   #4
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Re: How do I reset the Oil Service Indicator following Oil change

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).
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Old 10-01-2004, 04:10 PM   #5
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Re: Re: How do I reset the Oil Service Indicator following Oil change

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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).

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Old 10-15-2004, 04:39 AM   #6
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Re: How do I reset the Oil Service Indicator following Oil change

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

Hope this link works.
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