[roccob1123]

So been driving with the service engine soon light on for a couple weeks now. No loss of power in the car, sounds fine runs like nothing is wrong. Tight on cash atm and don't want to bring her in and pay 100 bucks to see whats up. Any way to reset the light?? I have checked the gas cap and all that stuff. I don't have the machine to reset it. Ive gone through the menus in the car and cant seem to get it off. Any advice?? thanks

[nate5ks]

You'll need a scan tool to read and reset it, if you're on a budget you can get that all set up for the price of a cable if you have a laptop. They range from $22-$100.

[roccob1123]

I have a laptop can you point me in the right direction of the cable I can buy online somewhere? Didnt know I could do it from my pc.

[nate5ks]

There's a us seller now that sells them for $21.99 on ebay, search bmw dcan

[roccob1123]

Originally Posted by nate5ks

There's a us seller now that sells them for $21.99 on ebay, search bmw dcan

Thank you!!

[nate5ks]

Pm'ed you with a link to the software

[roccob1123]

Originally Posted by nate5ks

Pm'ed you with a link to the software

Thanks so once I buy the cable I can use the software rather then the cd provided??

[nate5ks]

Originally Posted by roccob1123

Thanks so once I buy the cable I can use the software rather then the cd provided??

Yes that cd is worthless

[GoRomeo]

I used TORQUE free app on my tablet and just bought the blutooth adaptor for like $ 15.00 last year and was able to reset "Service Engine Soon" light. You can also use your android phone if you have one. Not sure if TORQUE app is available for Iphones.

Out of pocket $15.00

[nate5ks]

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

I used TORQUE free app on my tablet and just bought the blutooth adaptor for like $ 15.00 last year and was able to reset "Service Engine Soon" light. You can also use your android phone if you have one. Not sure if TORQUE app is available for Iphones.

Out of pocket $15.00

Does torque read and reset BMW specific fault codes or just generic OBD II?

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by nate5ks

Does torque read and reset BMW specific fault codes or just generic OBD II?

Not sure to be honest but is a good question. I would be interested in knowing this as well.

I used the free app version. Im sure someone here in the forum can help?

[roccob1123]

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

I used TORQUE free app on my tablet and just bought the blutooth adaptor for like $ 15.00 last year and was able to reset "Service Engine Soon" light. You can also use your android phone if you have one. Not sure if TORQUE app is available for Iphones.

Out of pocket $15.00

Never heard of this, thanks for the info ill look into it!

[mlifxs]

i have torque pro. i think it only reads generic odb codes.
i found another product on this forum, go to
**************.com.
Reads proprietary codes from the DME, resets codes, registers battery and resets adaptation.
There is a free version that does all of this. You will still need a cable, the site includes links to cables on amazon. good luck.

[roccob1123]

This is what Im currently looking at now. Do you think I will be able to reset the service engine soon light with this? I have an iphone so this is the only ap and plug in that would work for me. Seems like a pretty neat tool!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-iOBD2-WI...-/330834770024

[mlifxs]

Originally Posted by roccob1123

This is what Im currently looking at now. Do you think I will be able to reset the service engine soon light with this? I have an iphone so this is the only ap and plug in that would work for me. Seems like a pretty neat tool!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-iOBD2-WI...-/330834770024

Not sure, maybe others can chime in as well. I'll try and explain what I used and why.

For Torque and Torque Pro (software that works on Android), an ELM 327 Bluetooth device such as this will work:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the actual device I ordered and it does work fine with Torque or Torque pro on my android phone. If you have an Iphone, there is at least one app, "DashCommand" that should work (I have no experience with it, just what I'm reading). DashCommand also appears to use an ELM 327 device.

The setup I'm mentioning above only reads ODB II codes, best of my knowledge. I have cleared an ODB II code using Torque and the ELM 327 device above.

I've also read and cleared proprietary BMW codes, but not with Torque. I found them using the **************.com software mentioned in my previous post to your thread.

ALSO

If you have an Autozone close by, they will scan your car with an ODB II scanner for free and may be able to clear an ODB II code. I don't think they can do anything with BMW proprietary codes.

Might be worth going there first. Autozone is pretty helpful on this issue as well as free fluid disposal and tool lending.

[mlifxs]

I just checked your ebay post again.
Best I can tell, you get some sort of ODB II adapter. Not sure if it's ELM 327, didn't see a reference. And then they have a link to software on Itunes to use with the adapter they sell you.

Looks similar to the things Torque does on Android. Just a little pricier.

[Chriztofor]

No cable needed

[roccob1123]

Originally Posted by mlifxs

I just checked your ebay post again.
Best I can tell, you get some sort of ODB II adapter. Not sure if it's ELM 327, didn't see a reference. And then they have a link to software on Itunes to use with the adapter they sell you.

Looks similar to the things Torque does on Android. Just a little pricier.

Thanks for the reply and knowledge. Ya it is a little pricey but seems like it does the same thing as torque for the android as you said. Also I tried to reset it just by going through the way in that video, however it won't reset the service engine soon light.

[Chriztofor]

Originally Posted by roccob1123

Thanks for the reply and knowledge. Ya it is a little pricey but seems like it does the same thing as torque for the android as you said. Also I tried to reset it just by going through the way in that video, however it won't reset the service engine soon light.

Read the posts on this link http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...3+series+reset

[roccob1123]

Originally Posted by Chriztofor

Read the posts on this link http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...3+series+reset

I will try it again following this. I will post if it works.. Thanks

[mlifxs]

Originally Posted by Chriztofor

Read the posts on this link http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...3+series+reset

think your post is useful for resetting CBS or brake light after replacing sensor. I don't think this will clear CEL due to ODB II error.

[roccob1123]

Originally Posted by mlifxs

think your post is useful for resetting CBS or brake light after replacing sensor. I don't think this will clear CEL due to ODB II error.

Ya thats what im thinking too. It did not get rid of the light the first time I tried this process.