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Old 17th September 2019, 10:18   #1
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Can the message " oil service due" only be removed by a diagnostic tool?
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Old 17th September 2019, 10:35   #2
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Easiest way is with a service reset gizmo, loads on Ebay. Can also be done by bridging pins 4 & 8 in the OBD socket, scroll down this page and you'll see a how to. The service reset gizmo basically does the same thing in a more sophisticated way!
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Old 17th September 2019, 20:58   #3
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Tried to access the information but told I should be logged on first. I thought I was! Not sure which are the 4 and 8 🎳 and for how long I should connect them for!
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Old 17th September 2019, 21:43   #4
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For the small amount of money that a resetting tool costs, don't mess about with shorting pins, particularly as you're going to be doing this more than once.

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Good advice! Will go on e bay
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Tried to access the information but told I should be logged on first. I thought I was!
Yes, the same thing happens to me. I've reported it to the moderators.

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don't mess about with shorting pins,
I'm not a fan of it myself, just giving the option.
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Old 18th September 2019, 15:48   #8
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Shorting pins can cause big problems if you touch the wrong ones. A mate with his BMW accidently shorted pins and his car thought it had crashed, dealer only reset at £450.
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