Disconnecting the negative battery terminal for 10+ minutes usually resets the Service Engine Soon" light. Please note that it will reset everything else electrical in your car as well (e.g.- radio and clock). If the light reappears shortly after reconnecting and restarting the vehicle you will need to get the code read and go from there. If nothing noticable most likely an O2 sensor.
You can also pull the the fuse/breaker marked PCM/IGN from the electrical center under the hood. The box is on the passenger side under a marked plastic cover between the edge of the fender and the diagonal strut/support.
How to reset service light on a 2004 grand am
There could be several reasons why a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am service engine light soon has come on. The engine may need a tune up, the timing belt may need changed, or even a bad fuel pump.
The "Service Engine" light is the computer's way of telling you that it has something to tell you. Connect a scanner and see what it says.
unhook positive batery cable for 5 mins
There are many causes for a service engine light. You need to have it checked for codes. Then you can diagnose from there.
To reset a Service Engine Soon light, a person can disconnect and reconnect the battery. They can also fix the problem and use a scanner to clear the codes causing the light to come on.
There are pages and pages and items that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked for codes with a scan tool. After repair light can be shut off with scan tool.
Have your local auto parts store read the codes stored in the vehicles Engine Control Module (ECM). They will perform this service for free. Find out why the light is on before you clear it. It may be a simple fix.
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Usually indicative or a problem with the emission control system - have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
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.
I have had the light come on when I had a headlight out. me too. 9/15/05
i have a 2007 Pontiac grand prix and if you are in el paso Texas it only cost me $60 $50 for the light $10 for the service at the auto shop on dyer
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
Yes it would. The service engine soon light on that vehicle acts much like a check engine light on other vehicles and will come on when the computer senses a fault, like a hot temperature.
Because your vehicle needs a certain service. That service will be listed in your owner's manual.
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There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
Their should be directions in the operators manual that came with the car, otherwise with other Pontiac cars try - 1. turn on ignition to on, do not start engine. 2. within 5 seconds pump foot feet three times 3. this should turn off service soon light. good luck
You can try disconnection the battery for 10-15 min but if there is a problem that turned the light on to begin with it won't go away without the problem being fixed.
The service engine light is the same thing as a check engine light.
remove battery cable for 1 min
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
A bad IAC (idle air control)or vacuum leak. Check for bad vacuum hoses first, the IAC is around $50