how do I get the "change oil"lights out

[hushpuppy]

What's the secret to getting the lights out in the center of my dash? the manual does not give a procedure for those of us who change our own oil. thanks, hushpuppy

[Jeron]

For the E36 you need a Peake tool or there is a procedure to short two of the pins in the diagnostic post. Try a couple of searches on this forum, I"m sure its been discussed here a few times.

[Mr Hugo]

Originally posted by hushpuppy
What's the secret to getting the lights out in the center of my dash? the manual does not give a procedure for those of us who change our own oil. thanks, hushpuppy

This should help you, this is what I made up for a few pence.
Here is the link .
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_reset_service_lights.html

[hushpuppy]

thank you! just as you said, grounding pin 7 turned out the light. Just one difference on my E 30 325 ix was the location of the toward the front left side of the intake plenum. thanks again.
hushpuppy

[obs0lete]

Just did the same procedure to my 1995 325is and worked out Great.

Grounded Pin 7 on the DLC for roughly 3.25 seconds and then again for 11 seconds for the other service light, now both of my service lights are cleared.
I just used wire with alligator clips from ground to Pin 7 rather than using resistors as he did on the write-up on the site (although that would be safer if you accidently grounded the wrong pin or something.)
Good luck to others who try this out.