You might be able to just disconnect the batery terminals, both of them, for a few mintues. This will probably work, but as soon as the computer relearns, it will set the light again if the problem is still present. Also a mechanic told me to disconnect the battery as decribed above and then turn on headlight switch and leave in the on position for 5 min. Then hook up Battery and start car the light should be off. Keep in mind if you don't fix the problem first the computer will trigger the light again.
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 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.
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.
remove battery cable for 1 min
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.
why service engine soon light on 1999 mustang
Yes, the Service Engine Soon light is the same as the Check Engine light.
After repairing the cause of the code, you clear it with a scan tool.
There are many causes for a service engine light. You need to have it checked for codes. Then you can diagnose from there.
Yes.
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.