Try disconnecting the negative battery cable for 5 minutes. If that does not work you will need to use an OBD2 scan tool to reset it.
Indicative of problem with engine emission system
Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
Emissons problem
NO, the service engine light means that a scheduled service is due. Usuallly this means an oil/filter change. However if the Check Engine light is on this can be serious, and means there is a problem with the emissions controls.
why service engine soon light on 1999 mustang
you have an engine/ignition problem. HAve a garage read the codes and diagnose the problem soon.
Yes, the Service Engine Soon light is the same as the Check Engine light.
The service engine soon light on the car dashboard to alert the driver to a problem with the car. A specialized computer scanner or code reader can diagnose the issue.
I can, and so can anyone else who has a relatively new engine diagnostic code scanner. However, if the problem is not resolved, the light will return as soon as you start the engine
Have vehicle scanned to determine problem
The check engine light (service engine soon) comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle.
The red Check Engine light and the amber Service Engine Soon light serve the same purpose. It is unlikely that a vehicle would have both. The trouble diagnostic codes have to be retrieved in order to determine if the problem is performance or emmissions related.