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Hi guys,

My right low beam don't work. After reading this forum I choose to look on FRM_70 if there was any short-circuit fault. But nothing ! Every value is normal.

I wanted anyway to reset but I've saw something into my Tool32 that I don't have the "Tabellen-Info" window but when I look on "Window" menu, I can see that there is a window "Tabellen-Info".

Could anyone help me ?

 

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Thank you for this guide!!

I made it all the way to step 7 (after some clunking around, frm 70 didn***8217;t appear to have the reset function on my tool32...)
but when I ran the job, one time it said ***8220; error ecu sub function not supported, invalid format***8221; then I ticked the data box and it maybe tried to run but said ***8220;error_lamp_nr***8221;. Which I thought maybe meant ***8220;lamp not ready***8221;? But then I noticed it said that below the text box where you enter your bulb specification...

Any help is much appreciated! I***8217;ve been ignoring this silly bulb out message on my dash for far too long.





P.s.
My main error by the way is a8c4, adaptive brake light on the trunk lid. I cleaned and bent the holder contacts to make better connection. Tested on the other side and the holder and bulb are ok.
 

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Hi. I think i have done something wrong. I have had water in my right headlight. I pulled it out. One module had water damage so I ordered a new one. Installed. Still no light. Replaced bulbs and no changes. I came to this post and did exactly as described below.
Car won't start. Throws abs and seat restraint fault. Please help...

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I have a 2007 550i (E60). Using every forum post and youtube video I could find, I was unable reset the short circuit counter for my License Plate Left light. But I finally figured it out, here is the story. Hope it helps someone else.
The Electrical Problem Left side license plate light wasn't working. Had warning on the dash. Replaced the bulb, no light. Swapped left and right license plate light assemblies, problem stayed on left light. Checked voltage at left light - 0 VDC.
The Electrical Fix I had the classic problem with the broken wires in the electrical harness inside the trunk arm. Spliced the all back together, re-taped and re-assembled. Still no voltage at the left license plate light. Started reading forums and learned about the short circuit counter in the FRM (footwell module). That's what brought me to this thread.
The Short Circuit Reset Problem Ordered a NPA K+CAN K+DCAN cable from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017IG81SQ/, and installed the standard tools from bimmergeeks https://www.bimmergeeks.net/downloads. I verified the cable was working by using the inpa app (comes with the standard tools download) to read my E60's module statuses. Two things that made me think I was doing it wrong at first:

I got a language mismatch error whenever I would open a script/module in inpa. I can only assume that this is because the standard tools install instructions tell you to over-write server folders in c:/ with folders from the download. I assume that the downloaded files are in English while the inpa tool installs German files? Who knows. Anyway, I was able to ignore the error and proceed.

Several times when I tried to open a script/module using INPA, I would get an error IFH-0009. I believe this happens when the module you are trying to query does not exist. For example, an obvious one is that on the engine section, if I select any engine type other than "ME 9 for N62" (I have an N62 engine) I get the IFH-009 error. To fix the lighting problem on my E60, I was following other guides and looking for a script/module called FRM. But the E60 doesn't have an FRM choice. I can only assume that the E60 doesn't come with a FRM. Instead, the E60 has 2 light related options: 1. "Light Switch Module" and 2. "Light Switch Module with AHL". My car has Adaptive Headlights (AHL) so naturally the version of the script called "Light Switch Module with AHL" worked while the other script reported a IFH-0009 error. I finally realized that INPA has multiple scripts for my car, but not all are applicable to my car. That might be obvious to everyone else, but it confused me for a bit. That's while I am a sharing - in case anyone else is confused.

All of the posts (including this one) that I found related to resetting the short counter used the app toolset32 (in the standard tools install) and Group File: FRM_70.prg (which I understand to be for footwell module versions 2 or 3) or Group File: FRM_87.prg (which I understand to be for footwell module version 1). FRM_70 error-ed out when I tried to load the program. FRM_87 would load without error, which made me assume I had an FRM1. But when I ran the script to called ***8216;status_lampen_kurzschlus_counter" job, it would report all lights as 0 short. WTF??? I must have run this 100x. I even used the "_reset_kurzschluss_sperre" job to reset light 0x15 (License Plate Light) to no avail.
The Short Circuit Reset Resolution Then it hit me. If my E60 doesn't have an FRM script in INPA (like the E90s do) then maybe I don't have an FRM module. And if I don't have an FRM module, of course FRM_87.prg isn't going to work. Instead, I have a "Light Control Module AHL" in INPA... (I also did a bit of googling and confirmed that the E60 doesn't have an FRM, it has a FM or FCM instead). So, I went back to toolset32 and tried all of the Group files that started with "LM_". And whaddya know, the group file LM_AHL.prg would load without error, and it also had the job named "status_lampen_kurzschlus_counter". And even better, when I ran that job, it reported that one of the light modules has a 50 short circuits! Yea! So, I used the "Tabellen-Info." window and selected the drop down menu, select "LAMPNRTEXTE[x][xx] (just like this thread suggests) and validated that the light module name (with 50 shorts) correlated to light 0x15 (which is the left license plate light). We're getting close!
Then I selected the "_reset_kurzschluss_sperre" job and entered "0x15" as the argument and hit F5. The job Status returned "OKAY". When I checked the "status_lampen_kurzschlus_counter" job, the counter for the bulb was zero! Powered the car off and on and checked the light. No warning, light works! Hurrah!
One additional note, I saw several other forums reference that the argument for the "_reset_kurzschluss_sperre" job should be something like "LAMPENR;0x15". This didn't work for me. I had to use just "0x15".
 

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This guide is for educational purposes only! Use this guide at your own risk! Please check your wiring harnesses and verify there are no shorts present BEFORE resetting the short circuit counter!

Hey guys so after seeing many people struggle with resetting short circuit counters in FRM modules, I have decided to write up a detailed guide on how to reset the short circuit counter. Some people claim this cannot be done. Others claim they can do it but do not ever go into detail on the specifics. Well, here***8217;s a detailed guide on how to reset the counters. I***8217;ve reset many FRM1 and FRM2 short circuit counters with success using this method.

First off, these are the files that correspond to their respective FRM revisions. These group files can be used for any chassis that uses an FRM module. Unfortunately, I do not know the group files for the LM modules but this can be quickly and easily found through trial and error. The default location for these files can be found here: C:\EDIABAS\Ecu\

For FRM1, use FRM_87.prg
For FRM2 or FRM3, use FRM_70.prg
NOTE: I have not reset a short circuit counter on an FRM3 module yet but the same group file is used in INPA to read/erase faults, run activations, display live data, etc. So I***8217;m assuming this group file will work for FRM3 modules. You will probably know right away because Tool32 might not even load the tables after opening the group file in step 3. It will probably result in an IFH-0018 error if it cannot load the group file/connect to the module properly. Please confirm if you get it to work. TIA!

Step 1: Connect your cable. Interface does not matter (ICOM, DCAN, ADS, ENET, etc.) as long as it***8217;s setup properly in the EBIABAS.ini configuration file. You MUST be connected to the car to load SGBD or Group files! Otherwise, you will get IFH-0018 or IFH-0009 com errors and blank windows.

Step 2: Open Tool32.

Step 3: Load the SGBD or Group File. This can be done one of 3 ways described below. After the file has been loaded, you should see 4 different windows open. A photo of the 4 windows is attached at the bottom of this post (1 Open.jpg)
3a. File, Load SGBD, Group File
3b. Press F3
3c. Select the small button in the top left corner that looks like a folder with a curved
arrow over it.

Step 4: Navigate to the window labeled ***8220;Tabellen-Info.***8221; In the drop down menu, select ***8220;LAMPNRTEXTE[x][xx].***8221; [x][xx] maybe different for you. Mine was [3][33] but this doesn***8217;t matter at all. This table lists the lamp fixtures (right) and their corresponding IDs (left). These IDs are the arguments you need to enter to execute your job. Note the lamp ID(s) for the fixture(s) that is(are) out. I have attached this list below and translated it into English for the FRM_87.prg group file. FRM_70.prg IDs may be different but the translations should be the same.


Step 5: Once you have your lamp ID(s) ready, you can select the ***8220;Select Job:FRM_XX***8221; window and on the left side, you will see the available jobs for your control unit. About a 1/3 of the way up from the bottom, select the job ***8220;_reset_kurzschluss_sperre.***8221;


Step 6: Now enter your lamp ID or ***8220;argument***8221; into the field. The checkbox for ***8220;Data***8221; does NOT need to be checked off. If the job does not execute properly, you can try ticking this box.


Step 7: Run the job. This can be done 2 ways. Once the job runs, another window will be brought to the front of the screen and will indicate job status. You are looking to get the result, ***8220;OKAY.***8221; Any other response indicates that the job did not execute successfully.
7a. Job, Start Job once only
7b. Press F5


Step 8: After you have received an ***8220;OKAY***8221; response, you can close Tool32 and use INPA or whatever program/method you use to clear any remaining faults.

Now, you should no longer have a short circuit fault and power should be restored to your fixture; granted there are no physical shorts in the harness or any other issues.

If you guys run into any issues, please let me know by replying to this thread. Please do NOT PM me. This way, all issues can be documented here in the thread.

Lamp ID Lamp Fixture
0x00 High Beam, Left or E92/3 Cornering Light
0x01 High Beam, Right or E92/3 Cornering Light
0x02 Low Beam, Left
0x03 Low Beam, Right
0x04 Parking Light, Left
0x05 Parking Light, Right
0x06 Fog Light, Left, Front
0x07 Fog Light, Right, Front
0x08 Turn Signal, Left, Front
0x09 Turn Signal, Right, Front
0x0A Turn Signal, Left, Rear
0x0B Turn Signal, Right, Rear
0x0C Unassigned 1
0x0D Lighting WBL Button?
0x0E Brake Light, Left
0x0F Brake Light, Right
0x10 Brake Light, Center
0x11 Taillight/Brake Light, Left 1 or E92/3 Daytime Running Light
0x12 Taillight/Brake Light, Right 1 or E92/3 Daytime Running Light
0x13 Taillight/Brake Light, Left 2
0x14 Taillight/Brake Light, Right 2
0x15 Licence Plate Lighting
0x16 Interior Lighting
0x17 Fog Light, Left, Rear
0x18 Fog Light, Right, Rear
0x19 Reverse Light, Left
0x1A Reverse Light, Right
0x1B Brake Force Display, Left
0x1C Brake Force Display, Right
0x1D Clamp 58g
0x1E LED Driving Lights Control
0x1F LED Front Field Illumination
0xFF Unknown Lamp
Hi,
I need your help. On my bmw e90 front left indicator stopped working. After searching and resetting short circuit counter it some time starts working for a while and again stops blinking due to short circuit counter limit exceeded which is 17. I have also tried to re-flash FRM by NCS Expert but still same issue. Can you help me what could be the real issue in this case?
 

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Hello Gentleman,

I have been struggling with this topic for quite some time. I have managed to reset several times the counter on the angel eyes and rear parking light, but unfortunately it happened again and I can't fine the ID for the bulb that is gone this time.

I am talking about the rear daytime running light or the the so called parking light that is on the trunk/door of my 07 E91. I am not talking about the fog light or the reversing light, but the middle light which you can see when using the the lights on first position after the 0 on the switch.

Automotive tail & brake light Vehicle Car Automotive lighting Automotive tire



Can you help me with its code?

Thank you in advance!
 

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Hello I need some help, new to these programs and need to reset Frm. My code is 9CBB in inpa. I can’t find the steuern_reset_kurzshlussabschaltung you mentioned and I tried F5 on many different jobs and none had errors. Any help is appreciated thanx- btw 2010 335i left rear blinker and left side marker not getting power but no error messages
 

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I finally managed to reset my footwell module :D. Heres what I did :

1. downloaded the newest SP datens I could find for the R56
2. used the daten update tool instead of just copying the update files over

After doing that, the options for both "steuern_reset_kurzshlussabschaltung" and "_reset_kurzchluss_sperre" appeared in the available jobs for FRM70. 👍

"steuern_reset_kurzshlussabschaltung" didn't seem to work, so I used "_reset_kurzchluss_sperre", and went through all the numbers from 1-63. I found that it didn't make any difference whether I used a hexadecimal number or integer - got OKs for all the jobs sent. "_reset_kurzchluss_sperre" was still available for FRM87 but as earlier noted, it does not work.

I then used my BMW Carly app to scan for and reset the errors, and now everything works as intended.
So Carly will reset Frm? I’m trying with tool 32 and am striking out
 

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This guide is for educational purposes only! Use this guide at your own risk! Please check your wiring harnesses and verify there are no shorts present BEFORE resetting the short circuit counter!

Hey guys so after seeing many people struggle with resetting short circuit counters in FRM modules, I have decided to write up a detailed guide on how to reset the short circuit counter. Some people claim this cannot be done. Others claim they can do it but do not ever go into detail on the specifics. Well, here***8217;s a detailed guide on how to reset the counters. I***8217;ve reset many FRM1 and FRM2 short circuit counters with success using this method.

First off, these are the files that correspond to their respective FRM revisions. These group files can be used for any chassis that uses an FRM module. Unfortunately, I do not know the group files for the LM modules but this can be quickly and easily found through trial and error. The default location for these files can be found here: C:\EDIABAS\Ecu\

For FRM1, use FRM_87.prg
For FRM2 or FRM3, use FRM_70.prg
NOTE: I have not reset a short circuit counter on an FRM3 module yet but the same group file is used in INPA to read/erase faults, run activations, display live data, etc. So I***8217;m assuming this group file will work for FRM3 modules. You will probably know right away because Tool32 might not even load the tables after opening the group file in step 3. It will probably result in an IFH-0018 error if it cannot load the group file/connect to the module properly. Please confirm if you get it to work. TIA!

Step 1: Connect your cable. Interface does not matter (ICOM, DCAN, ADS, ENET, etc.) as long as it***8217;s setup properly in the EBIABAS.ini configuration file. You MUST be connected to the car to load SGBD or Group files! Otherwise, you will get IFH-0018 or IFH-0009 com errors and blank windows.

Step 2: Open Tool32.

Step 3: Load the SGBD or Group File. This can be done one of 3 ways described below. After the file has been loaded, you should see 4 different windows open. A photo of the 4 windows is attached at the bottom of this post (1 Open.jpg)
3a. File, Load SGBD, Group File
3b. Press F3
3c. Select the small button in the top left corner that looks like a folder with a curved
arrow over it.

Step 4: Navigate to the window labeled ***8220;Tabellen-Info.***8221; In the drop down menu, select ***8220;LAMPNRTEXTE[x][xx].***8221; [x][xx] maybe different for you. Mine was [3][33] but this doesn***8217;t matter at all. This table lists the lamp fixtures (right) and their corresponding IDs (left). These IDs are the arguments you need to enter to execute your job. Note the lamp ID(s) for the fixture(s) that is(are) out. I have attached this list below and translated it into English for the FRM_87.prg group file. FRM_70.prg IDs may be different but the translations should be the same.


Step 5: Once you have your lamp ID(s) ready, you can select the ***8220;Select Job:FRM_XX***8221; window and on the left side, you will see the available jobs for your control unit. About a 1/3 of the way up from the bottom, select the job ***8220;_reset_kurzschluss_sperre.***8221;


Step 6: Now enter your lamp ID or ***8220;argument***8221; into the field. The checkbox for ***8220;Data***8221; does NOT need to be checked off. If the job does not execute properly, you can try ticking this box.


Step 7: Run the job. This can be done 2 ways. Once the job runs, another window will be brought to the front of the screen and will indicate job status. You are looking to get the result, ***8220;OKAY.***8221; Any other response indicates that the job did not execute successfully.
7a. Job, Start Job once only
7b. Press F5


Step 8: After you have received an ***8220;OKAY***8221; response, you can close Tool32 and use INPA or whatever program/method you use to clear any remaining faults.

Now, you should no longer have a short circuit fault and power should be restored to your fixture; granted there are no physical shorts in the harness or any other issues.

If you guys run into any issues, please let me know by replying to this thread. Please do NOT PM me. This way, all issues can be documented here in the thread.

Lamp ID Lamp Fixture
0x00 High Beam, Left or E92/3 Cornering Light
0x01 High Beam, Right or E92/3 Cornering Light
0x02 Low Beam, Left
0x03 Low Beam, Right
0x04 Parking Light, Left
0x05 Parking Light, Right
0x06 Fog Light, Left, Front
0x07 Fog Light, Right, Front
0x08 Turn Signal, Left, Front
0x09 Turn Signal, Right, Front
0x0A Turn Signal, Left, Rear
0x0B Turn Signal, Right, Rear
0x0C Unassigned 1
0x0D Lighting WBL Button?
0x0E Brake Light, Left
0x0F Brake Light, Right
0x10 Brake Light, Center
0x11 Taillight/Brake Light, Left 1 or E92/3 Daytime Running Light
0x12 Taillight/Brake Light, Right 1 or E92/3 Daytime Running Light
0x13 Taillight/Brake Light, Left 2
0x14 Taillight/Brake Light, Right 2
0x15 Licence Plate Lighting
0x16 Interior Lighting
0x17 Fog Light, Left, Rear
0x18 Fog Light, Right, Rear
0x19 Reverse Light, Left
0x1A Reverse Light, Right
0x1B Brake Force Display, Left
0x1C Brake Force Display, Right
0x1D Clamp 58g
0x1E LED Driving Lights Control
0x1F LED Front Field Illumination
0xFF Unknown Lamp
Hey I have tried this and can’t find the lamprntex in the tablet , my code in inpa is 9CBB but I can’t find it in jobs. I found it in table but not jobs. I don’t know what these windows do but I’d really like to I’m just following what others have done on these forums. I don’t want to mess anything up for sure and the whole reason for doing all this is left side and rear blinkers aren’t getting power so I’d rather just leave it alone as opposed to messing something up. Thanx in advance
 

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Hello everyone I've a major headache with my 2007 e90. I've upgraded to xenon from halogen. To start with lights would stay on when I turned on ignition with lights on then started the engine. After awhile the right headlight would go out. I had already fitted a new ballast in the left as it was dead so that light worked well. I upgraded the bulbs to osram night breakers problem still carried on. The right headlight has now caused a short circuit counter which I can't clear. This morning I fitted new ballasts in both lights to try and problem solve now I still have no right low beam and left is acting like a strobe light. Any help welcome im new to coding so be gentle please
 

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This guide is for educational purposes only! Use this guide at your own risk! Please check your wiring harnesses and verify there are no shorts present BEFORE resetting the short circuit counter!

Hey guys so after seeing many people struggle with resetting short circuit counters in FRM modules, I have decided to write up a detailed guide on how to reset the short circuit counter. Some people claim this cannot be done. Others claim they can do it but do not ever go into detail on the specifics. Well, here's a detailed guide on how to reset the counters. I've reset many FRM1 and FRM2 short circuit counters with success using this method.

First off, these are the files that correspond to their respective FRM revisions. These group files can be used for any chassis that uses an FRM module. Unfortunately, I do not know the group files for the LM modules but this can be quickly and easily found through trial and error.

For FRM1, use FRM_87.prg
For FRM2 or FRM3, use FRM_70.prg
NOTE: I have not reset a short circuit counter on an FRM3 module yet but the same group file is used in INPA to read/erase faults, run activations, display live data, etc. So I'm assuming this group file will work for FRM3 modules. You will probably know right away because Tool32 might not even load the tables after opening the group file in step 3. It will probably result in an IFH-0018 error if it cannot load the group file/connect to the module properly. Please confirm if you get it to work. TIA!

Step 1: Connect your cable. Interface does not matter (ICOM, DCAN, ADS, ENET, etc.) as long as it's setup properly in the EBIABAS.ini configuration file. You MUST be connected to the car to load SGBD or Group files! Otherwise, you will get IFH-0018 or IFH-0009 com errors and blank windows.

Step 2: Open Tool32.

Step 3: Load the SGBD or Group File. This can be done one of 3 ways described below. After the file has been loaded, you should see 4 different windows open. A photo of the 4 windows is attached at the bottom of this post (1 Open.jpg)
3a. File, Load SGBD, Group File
3b. Press F3
3c. Select the small button in the top left corner that looks like a folder with a curved
arrow over it.

Step 4: Navigate to the window labeled ***8220;Tabellen-Info.***8221; In the drop down menu, select ***8220;LAMPNRTEXTE[x][xx].***8221; [x][xx] may be different for you. Mine was [3][33] but this doesn***8217;t matter at all. This table lists the lamp fixtures (right) and their corresponding IDs (left). These IDs are the arguments you need to enter to execute your job. Note the lamp ID(s) for the fixture(s) that is(are) out. I have attached this list below and translated it into English for the FRM_87.prg group file. FRM_70.prg IDs may be different but the translations should be the same.


Step 5: Once you have your lamp ID(s) ready, you can select the ***8220;Select Job:FRM_XX***8221; window and on the left side, you will see the available jobs for your control unit. About a 1/3 of the way up from the bottom, select the job ***8220;_reset_kurzschluss_sperre.***8221;


Step 6: Now enter your lamp ID or ***8220;argument***8221; into the field. The checkbox for ***8220;Data***8221; does NOT need to be checked off. If the job does not execute properly, you can try ticking this box.


Step 7: Run the job. This can be done 2 ways. Once the job runs, another window will be brought to the front of the screen and will indicate job status. You are looking to get the result, ***8220;OKAY.***8221; Any other response indicates that the job did not execute successfully.
7a. Job, Start Job once only
7b. Press F5


Step 8: After you have received an ***8220;OKAY***8221; response, you can close Tool32 and use INPA or whatever program/method you use to clear any remaining faults.

Now, you should no longer have a short circuit fault and power should be restored to your fixture; granted there are no physical shorts in the harness or any other issues.

If you guys run into any issues, please let me know by replying to this thread. Please do NOT PM me. This way, all issues can be documented here in the thread.

Lamp ID Lamp Fixture
0x00 High Beam, Left or E92/3 Cornering Light
0x01 High Beam, Right or E92/3 Cornering Light
0x02 Low Beam, Left
0x03 Low Beam, Right
0x04 Parking Light, Left
0x05 Parking Light, Right
0x06 Fog Light, Left, Front
0x07 Fog Light, Right, Front
0x08 Turn Signal, Left, Front
0x09 Turn Signal, Right, Front
0x0A Turn Signal, Left, Rear
0x0B Turn Signal, Right, Rear
0x0C Unassigned 1
0x0D Lighting WBL Button?
0x0E Brake Light, Left
0x0F Brake Light, Right
0x10 Brake Light, Center
0x11 Taillight/Brake Light, Left 1 or E92/3 Daytime Running Light
0x12 Taillight/Brake Light, Right 1 or E92/3 Daytime Running Light
0x13 Taillight/Brake Light, Left 2
0x14 Taillight/Brake Light, Right 2
0x15 License Plate Lighting
0x16 Interior Lighting
0x17 Fog Light, Left, Rear
0x18 Fog Light, Right, Rear
0x19 Reverse Light, Left
0x1A Reverse Light, Right
0x1B Brake Force Display, Left
0x1C Brake Force Display, Right
0x1D Clamp 58g
0x1E LED Driving Lights Control
0x1F LED Front Field Illumination
0xFF Unknown Lamp
How can I reset the counter for the front right side marker light (fender light) please?
Recently a rat has bitten the wires for the front right side marker light and wiper washer sensor.
Today I fixed them and hope there will be more short circuits.
But my problem is, after connecting the light, it does not work.

Can you please help me to get this working?
 

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How can I reset the counter for the front right side marker light (fender light) please?
Recently a rat has bitten the wires for the front right side marker light and wiper washer sensor.
Today I fixed them and hope there will be more short circuits.
But my problem is, after connecting the light, it does not work.

Can you please help me to get this working?
Bimmerlink or bimmertools apps, have an option for reset counter.

Enviado desde mi SM-G988B mediante Tapatalk
 
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