HELP PLEASE Reset Z3 oil service light

Just done a oil change

so need some advice on how to reset oil light inspection on dash

thanks all

its ok

ive done it , it was simple

How did you do it?

Originally Posted by rtsuggs

How did you do it?

Simple

Turn the ignition switch to position two (2). Connect the clip end of the jumper tool to a good ground in the area of the data link connector. Connect the pin end of the jumper tool to pin seven (7) of the data link connector and remove it after the appropriate time, depending on which reset you are doing. Replace the data link connector cap and turn off the ignition switch. Check to see if the reset worked by starting the car and seeing if the lights go out. If they do, good job!"

10 secs should do it let me know how you get on

What year model is yours? Mine is an 02 , Would it be the same?

Originally Posted by rtsuggs

What year model is yours? Mine is an 02 , Would it be the same?

mine is a 1997

all the same

thanks again: this time the system had also blocked the starter, but your method sorted it in 10 seconds; 1996, 1.9.M44

Originally Posted by z3-o1

Simple

Turn the ignition switch to position two (2). Connect the clip end of the jumper tool to a good ground in the area of the data link connector. Connect the pin end of the jumper tool to pin seven (7) of the data link connector and remove it after the appropriate time, depending on which reset you are doing. Replace the data link connector cap and turn off the ignition switch. Check to see if the reset worked by starting the car and seeing if the lights go out. If they do, good job!"

10 secs should do it let me know how you get on

I'm a bit confused, and therefore have to start by apologizing.
What to you connect? A wire? What's a jumper tool? Is this like my jumper cable?
This is a really good trick and I would really like to know how it's done.
Thanks in advance for clarifying.

Originally Posted by DreamnZ

... What to you connect? A wire? What's a jumper tool? Is this like my jumper cable?...

A jumper is any conductor used to connect two points. To reset the indicator the two points are terminal 7 in the data port and the grounding nut on the adjacent passenger strut tower about a foot away. The simplest jumper for this is a stiff wire, ideally 2 feet of 12 gauge house wire with the insulation stripped back 1/2 inch on each end.

Or you can buy a "tool":
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120830233463...84.m1497.l2649

The tool means you don't have to use the wire for the right two lengths of time. Like, if you want to rest just the oil, and use the wire too long, you will reset the whole service interval. The tool has a button for each (and evidently a time chip).

See more:
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/ele...ce_lights.html
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1933465

Originally Posted by z3-o1

Simple

Turn the ignition switch to position two (2). Connect the clip end of the jumper tool to a good ground in the area of the data link connector. Connect the pin end of the jumper tool to pin seven (7) of the data link connector and remove it after the appropriate time, depending on which reset you are doing. Replace the data link connector cap and turn off the ignition switch. Check to see if the reset worked by starting the car and seeing if the lights go out. If they do, good job!"

10 secs should do it let me know how you get on

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/ele...ce_lights.html

That's my picture!