oil service reset tool

fish2bag · 12th June 2014, 21:02

Could anyone tell me the best tool to purchase to reset my oil/service light on my dash. I have a 2005 rover 75 1.8l.

andre372 · 12th June 2014, 21:08

Some would probably say this :Top Quality Car Oil Service Reset Tool OBD2 OBDII For BMW E46 E39 X5 Z4 Rover 75.
And some would definitely say: Scanner 1.4/1.4.0 fit for BMW E38 E39 E46 E53 E83 E85 Never Locking sunny HYSG as it has other capabilities as well.
I myself have used the old paperclip method.

COLVERT · 12th June 2014, 21:47

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Originally Posted by andre372

Some would probably say this :Top Quality Car Oil Service Reset Tool OBD2 OBDII For BMW E46 E39 X5 Z4 Rover 75.
And some would definitely say: Scanner 1.4/1.4.0 fit for BMW E38 E39 E46 E53 E83 E85 Never Locking sunny HYSG as it has other capabilities as well.
I myself have used the old paperclip method.

Paper clip-----Well don't keep it a secret---tell him which two pin numbers. Lol.

MangoMan · 12th June 2014, 21:56

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Originally Posted by andre372

Some would probably say this :Top Quality Car Oil Service Reset Tool OBD2 OBDII For BMW E46 E39 X5 Z4 Rover 75.
And some would definitely say: Scanner 1.4/1.4.0 fit for BMW E38 E39 E46 E53 E83 E85 Never Locking sunny HYSG as it has other capabilities as well.
I myself have used the old paperclip method.

Yes, I got the top one, works a treat!

andre372 · 12th June 2014, 22:20

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

Paper clip-----Well don't keep it a secret---tell him which two pin numbers. Lol.

Well yes, pins 4 and 8.
For more specifics, there are some how-to's, I can't remember by heart.

And for the links above, I just searched eBay for "rover 75 obd" and "bmw scanner" and linked to the cheapest ones I found.

tourer · 13th June 2014, 16:24

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Originally Posted by MangoMan

Yes, I got the top one, works a treat!

I also bought the top one and it also worked a treat.
However, when I next needed a T4 session, T4 would not connect with the car as the socket holes in the connector had been spragged apart by the non-standard pins of the reset tool.
Terry of TSAutos also says this is a common problem.
Be aware!

wnj516 · 13th June 2014, 16:45

I made my own tool by connecting 2 lengths of single core .5mm cable to a single pole switch, then solder the 2 loose ends so they are stiff, these are then inserted into the OBD socket pins 4&8 with the switch open, turn on ign to position 2 and turn ON the switch, the mileage will reset. worked for me for the last 7 oil changes 38kmls.

Coups · 13th June 2014, 17:17

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Originally Posted by wnj516

I made my own tool by connecting 2 lengths of single core .5mm cable to a single pole switch, then solder the 2 loose ends so they are stiff, these are then inserted into the OBD socket pins 4&8 with the switch open, turn on ign to position 2 and turn ON the switch, the mileage will reset. worked for me for the last 7 oil changes 38kmls.

Think you might have a market for making these...... I've tried the paper clip way but haven't got anywhere with it. Your way seems ideal.

Dorset Bob · 13th June 2014, 17:21

It seems like hard work to me, as you can pick up the tool for a fiver.

suzublu · 13th June 2014, 17:25

All you need,

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