If it is the "service Engine Soon" light, an OBD 2 diagnostic computer is required to erase the code that turned the light on. Almost any automotive shop should have one. If it is the Oil change light -Hold the odometer/trip button down -Turn the key to the run position -the light will flash and the light should be reset If this didnt work it, you might have to turn the key to the on position and then pump the gas pedal to the floor three times.
Because your vehicle needs a certain service. That service will be listed in your owner's manual.
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There are a couple of ways to reset the Service Engine Soon light on a Suzuki Grand Vitara. The easiest way is to get a scan tool from your local auto parts store. Using the scan tool will reset the service engine light. Disconnecting your vehicle's battery is another way that often works to reset the Service Engine Soon light.
How to reset service light on a 2004 grand am
A service engine light is not the same as a check engine light. In most instances the service engine light means you are in need of an oil/filter change. Refer to your owners manual to see what is needed at the mileage you are at on your vehicle. If you are talking about the check engine light then take the vehicle to a professional for repair.
The vehicle is due a service soon
The Service Vehicle Soon indicator is usually a light bulb, headlight, or something to do with the vehicle. The Service Engine Soon indicator is anything that could be wrong with the Engine. Some computers can read codes for either, but some computers can only read codes for the Service Engine indicator.
You can drive the car but should have the vehicle checked soon as possible. BUT if the service engine soon light is flashing, stop the vehicle when it is safe to do so then shut off the engine immediately. If you continue to drive the vehicle with the service engine soon light flashing you will do catastrophic damage to the catalytic converter(s).
A Service Engine light and a Check Engine light have the same purpose - to alert the driver that a malfunction has been detected by a sensor(s). It would behoove you to take your vehicle to an auto parts store (AutoZone or similar) that does free scans and have the touble code(s) retrieved to find what made the light come on. Some manufacturers call it a Check Engine light and others call it a Service Engine light, but as mentioned above they serve the same pirpose. I don't think your vehicle would have it labeled both ways.
A check engine and maintenance light have different symbols. The owners manual of the vehicle will decipher what each symbol means. A service light means a vehicle has a service that due while a check engine light requires some sort of repair.
Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
With an OBD2 scan tool after the problem is repaired.