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Re: Oil Service Light
From: DItalianSalami <donatooSpamsux(at)AdelphiaSpamsux.Net>
Subject: Re: Oil Service Light
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Date: Fri, 04 Jul 2003 13:13:05 GMT
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Fred W. wrote:
> "Terry" <terry.dillon(at)sympaticoNOSPAM.ca> wrote in message
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>>DON`T listen - it`s NOT just a wire!!!
>>
>>Insert the pin into the wrong socket and you ZAP your computer!!!
>>
>>If using a home-made type reset wire, be sure to have one with a built-in
>>resistor - preferably one with an alligator clip on one end and a pin on
>
> the
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> Baloney. It`s just a wire. Just get the right pins and it is not a
> problem. I`ve been doing it this way for years...
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I`ve done it on my brothers m3 and mine, both using either a wire or
simple paper clip.
If you buy a reset tool only buy one that reads codes too, because it`s
not worth the money of buying a plain old reset tool.
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From: "Terry" <terry.dillon(at)sympaticoNOSPAM.ca>
Subject: Re: Oil Service Light
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Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2003 10:46:43 -0400
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"Fred W." <Fred.Wills(at)myrealbox.com> wrote in message
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> "Terry" <terry.dillon(at)sympaticoNOSPAM.ca> wrote in message
> news:KrNMa.5027$eF3.651863(at)news20.bellglobal.com...
> > DON`T listen - it`s NOT just a wire!!!
> >
> > Insert the pin into the wrong socket and you ZAP your computer!!!
> >
> > If using a home-made type reset wire, be sure to have one with a
built-in
> > resistor - preferably one with an alligator clip on one end and a pin on
> the
>
> Baloney. It`s just a wire. Just get the right pins and it is not a
> problem. I`ve been doing it this way for years...
>
Just get the right pins...
And if you DON`T, you could FRY your COMPUTER!!!
It`s great Fred that you haven`t made a mistake - I wouldn`t wish that on
anyone. But it CAN happen very easily. Your way involves sticking a bent
wire into two sockets, then leaving it to jump inside your car to turn the
key...waiting a few seconds...turning off the key then returning to remove
the wire.
1. The paperclip ends do not fit snugly
2. there are 2x ends, and greater risk of accidental shorting
3. there is no protection whatsoever against shorting
The reset wires ($10 - $37) have a clip on one end, and an inline resistor
to prevent accidentally frying a computer if inserted into the incorrect
hole. That`s not much to pay considering you own a BMW.
Terry D.
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