Oil inspection lights

[cyclemike]

I have recently acquired a 97 328is. This is the first BMW I've owned. How do I go about resetting the oil change inspection lights. I know there is a tool you can buy, but is there another way? Any ideas?

[jenmcd]

Never had that light come on before. I do believe it needs to be reset will that tool. I think $ 60.00 or $ 140.00 the one with the code reader. Great tool for the DIY'er.

Keith

[Rick Lee]

There is a short cut. I've only done this on my '87 325is, but I know the E36 uses the same reset tool. Open up the cover where the reset tool plugs in, plug a wire lead into pin number 10, hold the other end to a ground point and have someone turn the key all the way on, but not not crank the engine. That will reset the lights.

[cyclemike]

Richard, do you know where the reset tool plugs in on this car? I found the OBD diagnostic port under the drivers side dash. Is the reset port under the dash or in the engine bay maybe? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mike

[Rick Lee]

I don't remember in the E36, but I assume it's the same as the E30. It's under the hood and looks like a radiator cap or something along those lines. It's black and it dcrews right off.

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

On the E36, the diagnostic port is on the passenger side of the engine compartment, next to the valve cover. There is a small cover that unscrews to reveal the port.