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burns863 · Sep 30th, 2006, 02:36 PM

eBay.co.uk: New OBD 2 II SERVICE / OIL RESET TOOL BMW MINI ROVER 75 (item 160035275723 end time 30-Sep-06 14:39:43 BST)

Am I right in thinking that this tool will reset the information on the odometer about my servicing? I bought my 02 MC second hand and next service due is an oil change. Not got TLC as I never renewed it after the 50,000 miles was up, so I am looking at taking it to a very highly trusted garage for its oil change or even doing it myself. Is it likely that a garage will be able to reset the odometer theirselves or will it be left to me? Hence why I am wondering if this tool is worth it! Also, I dont know if it resets the brake fluid change information.

Hope somebody can help

KPKalle · Sep 30th, 2006, 02:39 PM

They didn't use any tool when they changed mine. All done via the onboard computer.

burns863 · Sep 30th, 2006, 03:21 PM

thanks for the reply! Was your serviced at MINI though? or by a local garage?

KPKalle · Sep 30th, 2006, 03:39 PM

It was done by MINI.

philipbklee · Sep 30th, 2006, 04:01 PM

HI, the resetting is done on the speedometer trip rest button by a series of pressing sequence. I think buying the Haynes code 4273 " MINI JUly 2001 to 2005 Owners Workshop Manual is a better choice as it tells you alot DIY stuff than just reseting the service interval.
Its in pg 1.7 to 1.8.
I did mine this way.
Good luck.

S33BBY · Sep 30th, 2006, 07:16 PM

This FAQ should shed some light.

Malin Dixon · Oct 2nd, 2006, 01:41 PM

The Rover 75 service indicators can be reset by shorting one of the OBD pins to ground. I can't remember the details but I'll look them up if anyone wants them.

I would guess the MINI is the same, and that the tool on Ebay just does that. You can get the Rover 75 info on disk from Ebay for a few quid., and that has how to do it.

SamHarrison · Oct 3rd, 2006, 11:19 AM

that faq is great.. just printed it off and will be sorting that out on mine tonight...

burns863 · Oct 3rd, 2006, 12:29 PM

cheers for the replies guys, I will make sure I give that a good read for when my service comes around in a few thousand miles

Graemewiles · Oct 3rd, 2006, 09:18 PM

I fitted new pads to a mini 1 deisel about a month ago. resetted the light by holding the trip button down and turning ignition on but still holing the button do it will send the speedo into reset mode!!!!!!
Hope it works

Sep 30th, 2006, 02:36 PM	#1
burns863 The Muffin Man Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hadfield, Derbyshire Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 1,621 Offline	Service/Oil change reset tool eBay.co.uk: New OBD 2 II SERVICE / OIL RESET TOOL BMW MINI ROVER 75 (item 160035275723 end time 30-Sep-06 14:39:43 BST) Am I right in thinking that this tool will reset the information on the odometer about my servicing? I bought my 02 MC second hand and next service due is an oil change. Not got TLC as I never renewed it after the 50,000 miles was up, so I am looking at taking it to a very highly trusted garage for its oil change or even doing it myself. Is it likely that a garage will be able to reset the odometer theirselves or will it be left to me? Hence why I am wondering if this tool is worth it! Also, I dont know if it resets the brake fluid change information. Hope somebody can help

Sep 30th, 2006, 02:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 21,580 Offline	They didn't use any tool when they changed mine. All done via the onboard computer. Global Moderator

Sep 30th, 2006, 03:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 21,580 Offline	It was done by MINI. Global Moderator

Sep 30th, 2006, 07:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 2,886 Offline	This FAQ should shed some light. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Oct 3rd, 2006, 09:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Graemewiles MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 1 Offline	oil/service/pad lights I fitted new pads to a mini 1 deisel about a month ago. resetted the light by holding the trip button down and turning ignition on but still holing the button do it will send the speedo into reset mode!!!!!! Hope it works

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Sep 30th, 2006, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
burns863 The Muffin Man Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hadfield, Derbyshire Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 1,621 Offline	thanks for the reply! Was your serviced at MINI though? or by a local garage?

Sep 30th, 2006, 04:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
philipbklee MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 5 Offline	HI, the resetting is done on the speedometer trip rest button by a series of pressing sequence. I think buying the Haynes code 4273 " MINI JUly 2001 to 2005 Owners Workshop Manual is a better choice as it tells you alot DIY stuff than just reseting the service interval. Its in pg 1.7 to 1.8. I did mine this way. Good luck.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Malin Dixon MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 362 Offline	The Rover 75 service indicators can be reset by shorting one of the OBD pins to ground. I can't remember the details but I'll look them up if anyone wants them. I would guess the MINI is the same, and that the tool on Ebay just does that. You can get the Rover 75 info on disk from Ebay for a few quid., and that has how to do it.

Oct 3rd, 2006, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
SamHarrison Javelin Sam Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 213 Offline	that faq is great.. just printed it off and will be sorting that out on mine tonight...

Oct 3rd, 2006, 12:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
burns863 The Muffin Man Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hadfield, Derbyshire Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 1,621 Offline	cheers for the replies guys, I will make sure I give that a good read for when my service comes around in a few thousand miles

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