Newbie here, which service reset tool to get?

[SAC]

New to the forum

I just got a used 99 323 iS with beautiful 17" Mille rims. This is my first BMW and I love the car. The oil serice light came on and I changed it myself with Mobile 1. Also the SRS (airbag) light just came on. I'm trying to figure out which tool to get. Is there one that reads engine codes; resets oil/service light and checks engine codes; and then checks other codes like the SRS? I've seen the tool at bimmerzone (R5/FCXII and R5/SRS) these two would cost me $260. The others I've seen, I think they just reset the lights but don't read the codes. What works out there and what are others using?

I posted this in the E46 forum but I figured guys with older cars are more DIY hands-on and I'm not sure a lot is different. Thanks.

 

[polar]

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_reset_service_lights.html


try that link above. i'm not sure if it's what you're looking for, but it might help or lead you to the information you want.

 

[vlad]

Welcome aboard, here is the tool you need.
http://www.peakeresearch.com/srstool.htm

 

[EricBuzz]

best advice is invest in the srs reset tool, my freekin srs light has been a problem in my car since i drove it off the lot... everything has been covered so far but it makes things easier to call up my dealer and say that i need to bring the car in for a passenger seat sensor replacement, instead of "hi, my airbag light is on... how much is it gonna cost to fix?"


the peak tool works great...

 

[carcus]

I prefer a simple 10 gauge ground wire I keep in the glovebox......cost is only 10 cents if that and works well.