2nd opinion: I think they are yanking our chain. I have tried this numerous times and it doesn't work.
If it is the service engine soon light then that mean your vehicles brain(computer) is throwing a code. Could be as easy as bad gas or could be more expensive. You need to have the vehicle hooked up to a diag machine which could run from $45 to $98 an hour. If its the oil change light then the first answer should work.
After repairing the cause of the code, you clear it with a scan tool.
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.
remove battery cable for 1 min
I have had the light come on when I had a headlight out. me too. 9/15/05
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.
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.
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.
u can either buy an OBD2 code reader that has that function, or u can disconnect the battery for a few minutes once u hook it back up the light will be off. BUT because your van is a 2000 u will need an activation code
There are many causes for a service engine light. You need to have it checked for codes. Then you can diagnose from there.
why service engine soon light on 1999 mustang
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