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Subject:
Re: Oil Service Light
From: "Fred W." <Fred.Wills(at)myrealbox.com>
Subject: Re: Oil Service Light
Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2003 13:56:26 -0400
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"Terry" <terry.dillon(at)sympaticoNOSPAM.ca> wrote in message
news:ctgNa.8625$bD1.850320(at)news20.bellglobal.com...
> "Fred W." <Fred.Wills(at)myrealbox.com> wrote in message
> news:be3ssq$vcb2$1(at)ID-197318.news.dfncis.de...
> >
> > "Terry" <terry.dillon(at)sympaticoNOSPAM.ca> wrote in message
> > news:KrNMa.5027$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.
No it doesn`t. I am not the one who uses a paperclip. I have two wires
connected to a switch that I made up. There is no continuity until you
press teh switch so if you accidentally touched the wrong pin nothing would
happen. I do not have a resistor in it because it is not necesary. I could
easily solder a resistor in line if it were. I have never even seen
anything that indicates what value resistor would provide "protection" to
the ECU. I also don`t see how a resistor would prevent zorching the CPU if
you hook it up wrong. Are you sure it isn`t a fuse?
>
> 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.
Just to set the record straight... my BMWs are "economy cars". I bought
them both for a fraction of the cost of a new econobox and since I actually
enjoy working on them, I save a bundle as compared to bringing the cars to a
professional mechanic or, heaven forbid, dealer. I do not have an extra $50
to $100 around to spend on some stupid switch box with a resistor when the
same function can be performed easily with 2-3$ of parts. Try to remember,
not all BMW owners are loaded...
-Fred
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From: Dave Plowman <dave.sound(at)argonet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Oil Service Light
Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2003 19:54:42 +0100
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In article <pan.2003.07.07.18.16.51.227080(at)aberrant.org>,
Aaron Solochek <aarons-news(at)aberrant.org> wrote:
> If you short something, the resistor will greatly reduce the current
> you`re drawing.
Yup.
> Obviously that could save things.
The correct value would.
> A fuse might help too, if it`s really, really small.
They say with any solid state device that it tends to fail to protect the
protection fuse...
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*A plateau is a high form of flattery.*
Dave Plowman dave.sound(at)argonet.co.uk London SW 12
RIP Acorn
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