You can get a diagnostic scanner to get your check engine light to turn off. It is best to take your car into a service center because the light is on because there is a problem with your car.Ê
To turn off a service engine light soon on a 1997 Malibu, you will need to unhook the battery for up to 2 minutes. After you hook the battery back up, the light should be off.
It is important to pay attention to the warning lights in a car. The Service engine light means something is wrong with the engine and once it is taken care of, it will turn off on its own.
The owners manul says......." with engine off, put key in ignition , turn to ON (do not crank over) push accelerator completely to the floor 5 times, turn off key. Start engine, Service Engine light should go off after a few seconds."
You are going to have to take the vehicle into a service center for it to turn off. The light is a safety feature letting you know something is wrong with your car.
Go to the engine oil life display. Hold the display button in until the engine oil life reads 100 percent. Release the button and the service light will go off.
A person can reset the service engine light in a 1998 Tahoe by disconnecting the battery cables for 1 minute. After the battery cables are reconnected, the light should turn itself off.