To manually reset the oil change light in a 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster, turn the ignition key to the "ON" position without starting the engine. Press the gas pedal three times within five seconds. After that, turn the ignition off and then start the engine to check if the light has reset. If done correctly, the oil change light should no longer be illuminated.
If you have a newer BMW with the 20 pin Data connector use a wire to connect pins 7 and 19, turn the car ignition to position 2 count to 11 and both the oil and check engine will reset.
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To manually reset the oil change light in a 1998 BMW M3, first turn the ignition key to the "ON" position without starting the engine. Press the gas pedal all the way to the floor three times within five seconds. After that, turn the ignition off and then start the engine. The oil change light should now be reset.
There is a special tool that plugs into a round port on the left side of the engine as you face it. You use it to reset both the oil and the service indicaters. If you do a search for a BMW Oil Reset Tool on ebay, you should be able to find one. I got mine there and it cost maybe $25 if I am remembering right. Mine came from the UK. Once you have the tool, you can reset at will!
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You will first need to properly reset the light. If this does not reset the light, then you may have to manually press it.
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You need to purchase a reset tool. You can order one from Bavarian Autosport.
The Check Engine light has nothing to do with oil changes and if it is on you have an emissions problem. The Maintenance Required light indicates you need an oil change. You must reset that light manually.
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To reset the oil service light manually on a 1996 BMW 318i, disconnect the battery. Leave it unhooked for 10 to 20 minutes.