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For me, It meant that in about 12 seconds my alternator was going to fry. If you find the light turning on agin while driving, DO NOT turn off the vehicle and try to restart it unless you are in a spot where you can leave it parked. This happened to me in a busy intersection. The car would not turn over, therefore the steering wheel was locked and I could not put the tranny into neutral to push it off of the road. I ended up with a $45 towing bill for a service station on the far end of the intersection. I would have it checked out soon. ?
I haven't taken my car in to get checked out yet (aside from asking a few people at AutoZone) and the car continues to work fairly fine. Had a few battery problems, as it went dead quite a few times mysteriously, but other than that, the light has continuously been on since I posted and nothing too major has happened......... yet. ?
It could also be an issue with the Daytime Running Lights malfunctioning, or the Automatic Light Control. ?
The service vehicle/check engine light frequently has to do with emissions.
I have a 97 Grand Am, and the light comes on occasionally for no reason. I have figured out that the oxygen sensor needs to be replaced. It's not urgent, and if you drive for a couple hundred miles, the light will go off. However, a bad oxygen sensor means you might be getting a poor mixture of air/gas, resulting in poorer mpg and higher emissions.
I would still have yours checked out asap, as it could be something else, but if they tell you its the oxygen sensor, and they offer to replace it, I would say no and do it yourself, to save some money. ?
Tighten the fuel cap. ?
Experienced this problem with my 2001 Grand Am - took it to the dealership and they basically told me that they "burped" it. I had put gas into the vehicle without cutting the engine and it somehow gave it a "gas" bubble. Mechanic at the shop told me I could have done it myself by removing the gas cap, propping open the little flap that closes off the gas tank and rocking the car manually. ?
Because of an annoying "Service Engine" indicator on my 1998 Grand Am GT, I went on eBay and found a good, inexpensive OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics) reader made by UIO Tech for about $35. It works great, and comes with a list of trouble code definitions. Also shuts off indicator. In my case, the Service Engine light was still on after I replaced an arcing coil pack cover.
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What is the reason for the service vehicle soon light being on in the 2004 impala?
The Service Vehicle or Maintenance Required light is there to remind you to do scheduled service on time. When the light comes on look in your owner's manual to see what service is due. Normally this means change the oil/filter. This is not the same as the Check Engine light which means there is a problem with the emission's system.
When do you change a timing chain in a Pontiac Vibe?
If and when it breaks...seriously. There is no need to service or replace it unless there is reason to. All you need to do is keep up on the oil changes and oil level.
My check engine restricted performance light comes on interminently is there a concern?
Yes, the check engine light is coming on for a reason. You need to take your vehicle into a service center.
What do the letters TENOR stand for?
They stand for Teacher of English for No Obvious Reason.
What to do if police wanted to impound your vehicle for mechanical inspection with no obvious reason?
You say there is no obvious reason, so the first thing you should do is ask them for a reason. If they refuse to give you one, get a lawyer. The problem is that there are a lot of reasons police can impound a car against your will, and it isn't always obvious which of them they are going to use to justify their actions. The police are also pretty unhelpful to common people, but a lawyer can twist their arm a bit by threatening to get a subpoena. If nothing else, the lawyer should be able to tell you whether the police action had a basis, and can help you uphold your rights if they are acting improperly.
What is the reason servicing light appear?
All vehicles are equipped with servicing lights. When a vehicle needs to be serviced, the servicing light will come on. A mechanic can look at your car to tell you why your service light is on.
What could be the reason for a rumbling noise underneath a 93 Pontiac firebird?
bad gas?
Do Service Dogs bark at people for no reason?
No service dogs are trained not to bark.
Do you have to be a drunk to be an alcholic?
No you don not have to be drunk, but you feel you have to drink most of the time for no obvious reason
Why were the Filipino's inspired to work for their recognition and respect for their human rights?
for an extreamly obvious reason.
Why is Fahrenheit a name?
There are many names which, to someone who does not speak the language, appear to have no obvious reason.
2001 Pontiac Montana will not start?
The reason why it might not start might be because of the crank sensor.
