» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 405,276 Views | | | | | 08-15-2005, 04:53 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 228 | Check engine related to oil change LEDs? Hey all, I attempted to reset the Oil Change LEDs numerous times using the ad-hoc method of connecting pins 7 and 19 with a wire/paper clip. Didn't work. Don't know why but it's fine, I can track mileage instead of using the (really nifty) lights until I bother to buy that special tool. In the meantime the LEDs have progressed into the Yellow range with "Oil Service" showing when you start the car, then the lights go out as normal. But this morning the "Check Engine" light came on. Before I take it in, could this check engine light be due to the fact that the car thinks we didn't heed the Oil Service notice? I'll probably have to take it in regardless, huh? Because I can't have the check engine light on all of the time...bummer... | | | 08-15-2005, 05:14 PM | #2 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | it shouldn't be on because of that. if you have a autozone near you, i believe they'll read the codes for free on OBDII cars. otherwise, bite the bullet and get the code reader/reset tool, you'll want it eventually anyway (i have an OBDII code reader, but not a bmw style reset tool, still need to get one). __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 08-15-2005, 05:29 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 228 | Interesting...didn't know you could buy one of those. How much are they? Thanks for the help, cali-ti, you're always right on top of these responses! | | | 08-15-2005, 05:48 PM | #4 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | the "usual suspects" sell them: bmpdesign.com, bavauto.com. i'm sure they are available elsewhere too. they plug into the diag port under the hood (whereas the OBDII code reader i have plugs into the OBDII port under the dash). look for the code reader and service inspection reset tool. it's not FROM bmw, but works with bmw. it'll be around $125 (not cheap, but think how much money/time you'll save being able to check/reset those yourself and be able to stick to the proper maintenance schedule since it's not based strictly on mileage). __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 08-15-2005, 07:42 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | I have a oil/inspection reset tool from Peake. It's anyones for $40.00 plus shipping. It was used twice and is essentially new. Quote: Originally Posted by Severian Interesting...didn't know you could buy one of those. How much are they? Thanks for the help, cali-ti, you're always right on top of these responses! | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 08-15-2005, 08:53 PM | #6 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | Quote: Originally Posted by L84THSKY I have a oil/inspection reset tool from Peake. It's anyones for $40.00 plus shipping. It was used twice and is essentially new. | that doesn't read the codes though right? just resets oil/inspection lights? | | | 08-15-2005, 09:00 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,288 | it only does the resets. you want the R5-FCX http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/cata...TOOLS1_pg1.htm reminds me, i need to order one too!!!! __________________ 1995 BMW 316i Cosmos Black Mods: Magnex Cat-Back Exhaust Smoked Corner Lights + Repeators M3 17" Wheels De-Baffled Air Box AC HandBrake Handle and Gear Knob DEPO Euro Epsiloids + Predator Chronium Rings Chrome Interior bits IE Poly-Urethane RSFMs Kenwood Power Series Audio Powder Coated e36 325 Front Callipers Sports Seats | | | 08-15-2005, 10:10 PM | #8 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | i'm checking with bmpdesign on this one: http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exe...earch_model/52 the previous 20-pin iteration for sure won't work on newer models. if the one above does work (OBDII connection is under the dash), then i'll get it. no dirt, no muss, no fuss! __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |