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Oil/ Service Reset Tool - Build one or Buy one
From: "Terry" <terry.dillon(at)sympaticoNOSPAM.ca>
Subject: Oil/ Service Reset Tool - Build one or Buy one
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Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2003 11:23:29 -0400
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There have been many recommendations for people to use a paperclip to reset
their oil/ service indicator lights. That is bad advice, as inserting the
pins into the wrong sockets can FRY YOUR COMPUTER!!!
The guys who say it`s ok haven`t fried their computer - they have been
fortunate. One can either listen to their advice based on their fortunate
experience, or take the precaution to use a tool designed for the specific
purpose.
The parts and tools needed are shown below, or if you prefer I will make the
reset tool for you for $10. plus cost to ship it to you.
Parts:
- Approx 3 feet of 16 gauge wire
- banana clip (inserted into socket)
- 470-Ohm diode
- alligator clip
- shrink tubing (to cover diode and solder point on banana clip)
- solder
Tools needed:
- wire stripper
- soldering iron
- crimp tool
- lighter
If interested in having one made for you at $10. send me an email. Quantity
are available for less.
Email:
terry.dillon(at)sympaticoNOSPAM.ca
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From: "Terry" <terry.dillon(at)sympaticoNOSPAM.ca>
Subject: Re: Oil/ Service Reset Tool - Build one or Buy one
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Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2003 15:15:17 -0400
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Correction - it is a 470-Ohm resistor NOT a diode used in the design.
Apologies.
"Terry" <terry.dillon(at)sympaticoNOSPAM.ca> wrote in message
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> There have been many recommendations for people to use a paperclip to
reset
> their oil/ service indicator lights. That is bad advice, as inserting the
> pins into the wrong sockets can FRY YOUR COMPUTER!!!
>
> The guys who say it`s ok haven`t fried their computer - they have been
> fortunate. One can either listen to their advice based on their fortunate
> experience, or take the precaution to use a tool designed for the specific
> purpose.
>
> The parts and tools needed are shown below, or if you prefer I will make
the
> reset tool for you for $10. plus cost to ship it to you.
>
> Parts:
> - Approx 3 feet of 16 gauge wire
> - banana clip (inserted into socket)
> - 470-Ohm resistor (not diode)
> - alligator clip
> - shrink tubing (to cover resistor and solder point on banana clip)
> - solder
>
> Tools needed:
> - wire stripper
> - soldering iron
> - crimp tool
> - lighter
>
> If interested in having one made for you at $10. send me an email.
Quantity
> are available for less.
>
> Email:
> terry.dillon(at)sympaticoNOSPAM.ca
>
> remove NOSPAM to reply
>
>
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