This is for a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. The car seems to be running fine but after adding coolant because the low coolant light blinked on, now the "service engine soon" light is on steady. I noticed the gas mileage hasn't been as good. What else could be the reason for the light and can I keep driving it.
2006-11-03 08:22:23 · 8 answers · asked by jspur1 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Assuming you've fixed the problem, disconnect and reconnect the battery (wait a few seconds) or pull the main fuse for the central processor in the car and then put it back (again, wait a few seconds).
The the car redetects the problem, the light will come back on.
All this depends on make, model and year.
2006-11-03 08:30:41 · answer #1 · answered by MojoAndy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For a lot of cars its just a strong suggestion until you notice a specific problem. It will usually start to flash if there is a really serious problem that needs immediate attention.
Do pay some heed to it and your car's performance, but don't be suckered into a mechanic's bill for every light that comes on. Its a bit of a convenient scam IMHO.
2006-11-03 08:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by Zee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
service engine soon and check engine are two separate lights. Service engine soon means that it is time for an oil change and other required maintenance.If you look in your owners manual it will tell you how to reset the light, but it is better to have your mechanic do that when he services your car.
2006-11-03 11:38:17 · answer #3 · answered by Laurie love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably just time for a service. Take it in, and have them plug it to the machine to find out what's wrong. It should cost about 50 bucks depending on wher you live. But don't ignore this problem.
2006-11-03 08:25:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
also check the gas cap. look under the hood for bad vacuum lines they tend to rot and get cracks in them if you bairly touch them.
2006-11-03 09:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by olchevy2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh....fix what's wrong? (probably emissions related)
Ya think?
Shoot it!
Put tape over it so it doesn't bother you?
Disconnect it by cutting connection under the dash?
2006-11-03 08:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by WHY? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many cars reset themselves, if you fixed the problem, after so many starts.
2006-11-03 08:34:19 · answer #7 · answered by who_me? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
TAKE IT IN TO A GOOD SHOP AND HAVE THEM CHECK WHAT COMPUTER CODE FAULTS HAVE BEEN SET. THEN HAVE THEM GIVE YOU AN ESTIMATE TO FIX IF NECESSARY.
2006-11-03 08:27:39 · answer #8 · answered by gary o 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋