Service Indicator Lights <E30>

[Bob.Fluharty@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Bob Fluharty)]

     I'm ready to tackle the notorious Service Indicator Light problem. My 
     lights are all on whenever the engine is running; other gauges 
     unaffected so far. I've checked the FAQ's but still have a couple of 
     questions. I'd appreciate any guidance you all can give me.
     
     1. All the info in the FAQ's seems to be at least five years old. 
     Has anyone looked into possible advantages of using lithium 
     batteries rather than rechargeables to simplify this system?
     
     2.  I would just as soon do away with the indicator lights. Can you just 
     leave them disconnected? I realize the batteries still need to be 
     maintained. Without the lights, how would you know when your batteries 
     have failed? Would any reset procedure still be needed? Any other 
     ramifications of disconnecting the lights?
     
     Thanks for any help or recommendations.
     
     Bob Fluharty  -   87 325is   -   Cincinnati OH

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