If you are referring to the Service Engine light it means that there is scheduled maintenance due. Ignore it at your own risk. If you are referring to the Check Engine light it means that there is a problem with the emissions controls. Again, ignore this at your own risk.
It is important to know what the warning lights on a car means. The Service light can be reset by fixing the problem within the car, or replacing its fuse.
It is important to pay attention to the warning lights on a car. To reset a service engine light on a car, a person must fix the problem causing the light to go off.
Of course not, the problem must be fixed.
The service engine soon light on the car dashboard to alert the driver to a problem with the car. A specialized computer scanner or code reader can diagnose the issue.
Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
service engine soon you have a problem with your car that your ECM has detected
This means that your car is almost due for service. (oil change, lube, etc.) It will come on steady when service is required.
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
The service suspension light on a 2000 Cadillac Seville will stay on if the sensor continues to detect a problem or it has become defective. Connecting an OBDII code reader to the car will help diagnose the problem.
Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem - usually in the emission control system
To determine the cause of a 'service' light activating, you need to have someone with the appropriate equipment connect to the car's computer to read the code for a particular problem.
Once you have corrected whatever caused to light to come on you should be able to take your car to most any auto parts store. They will connect the computer to your vehicle and if there is no longer a problem they can reset the service light!