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Most manufacturers tie the service vehicle soon light to a predetermined point on the vehicle odometer. Say you car just turned 60000 miles, the indicator comes on to remind you to take the car to the dealership for the recommended 60000 mile service. Different manufacturers have different recommended service intervals for different service items (timing belts, serpentine drive belts, Transmission Fluid/filter service, etc.), and the light is there to get you to return the vehicle to the dealer for these maintenance tasks. After the service is completed, the service reminder light is reset by the mechanic. That's how they want you to react. Most anyone with a little knowledge can reset the light without the expense of a dealer visit, which can be quite costly. However, you may also invalidate your warranty if you do not properly maintain your vehicle, either at the dealer or the mechanic of your choice.
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Is service engine soon same as service vehicle soon?
yes
Why does your car run fairly well but service engine soon light stays on?
Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
Service engine soon light 2001 Silverado?
The vehicle is due a service soon
What harm or danger could occur by driving while service engine light is on steady?
You can drive the car but should have the vehicle checked soon as possible. BUT if the service engine soon light is flashing, stop the vehicle when it is safe to do so then shut off the engine immediately. If you continue to drive the vehicle with the service engine soon light flashing you will do catastrophic damage to the catalytic converter(s).
What does the service vehicle soon light mean on a 2001?
usually means to service your vehilcle soon
Service engine soon light is on and car was service two weeks ago.What do i do next?
Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem - usually in the emission control system
What is the difference between the service vehicle soon and the service engine soon light a Pontiac aztek?
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.
Does the service vehicle soon light turn on when a bulb is burnt out?
No. The service vehicle soon light generally means the computer system that controls the electronics for the engine has detected a fault in one of the sensors.
How does a car-buying service work?
A car buying service is more of a broker who helps you purchase a vehicle. However, you can take your vehicle to a dealership or try Auto Trader to sell your vehicle easily.
What is the difference between service engine soon and service vehicle soon on a Pontiac grand am se?
"service vehicle soon" pertains to issues with electrical systems such as lighting, Radio and traction control/Anti-lock brakes. Check your relay's under the hood on the driver side behind the strut tower.
Service vehicle soon light reset 2001 Impala?
What's my issue
How do you Rest service engine soon light?
Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
