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Does anyone know how to reset the service indicator on an E39 520i?

  • 20-01-2008 6:40pm
    #1
    Mr C.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭


    I've got a '97 BMW 520i which is due an oil service. Does anyone know how to go about resetting the service indicator on these? I know on my wife's car there's just a sequence with the ignition & trip computer reset button that needs to be gone through to reset it, but I've never had to do it on this car.
    Any help apreciated.


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  • #2
    Earth Worm Jim
    Closed Accounts Posts: 251 ✭✭Earth Worm Jim


    I think you need a special tool for the bmw's - vw's are done they way you described.


  • #3
    DundalkDuffman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 735 ✭✭✭DundalkDuffman


    I bought a reset tool off eBay three years ago for my E36 but it was advertised at the time as doing all BMWs from 1989-2001. Made by Draper and it was only a fiver I think. Simplest job ever, 30 seconds and oil and service lights are reset. If you are anywhere near Dundalk you are welcome to try it out :-)


  • #4
    Andrewf20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,251 ✭✭✭Andrewf20


    GSF in Finglas & on the Nangor road sell them. Im looking at my new purchase of this now, its made by Draper, cost me 20 euro, its called a "Service key for BMW". It does all BMW's.


  • #5
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,239 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    It can be done with a paper clip but for the sake of €20, I would pick up the reset tool.
    Where are you based? I have one if you want me to do it for you


  • #6
    JohnCleary
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,209 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    I'm in Galway/Sligo if your anywhere near there i'll do it for a bottle of Buckfast ;)


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  • #7
    Mr C.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭Mr C.


    Thnx for all the help. I've to pick up a few pieces in GSF next week so I might as well pick one up there while I'm at it. The chances are it's something I'll use again.


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