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How do I reset the Oil Service Indicator following Oil change


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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
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.autopartswarehouse.com/parts/autopartswarehouse/quote.jsp?year=1989&product=Y1010-52971&application=000234365&part=Service%20Reset%20Tool&category=Y.

Hope this link works.

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