2006-11-09 02:17:20 · 8 answers · asked by William R 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it'sa GM, all it means is that the computer says it's time for an oil change. It monitors engine revs, temp, miles, etc. GM has another light that says 'check engine'. That's the one that says there is a problem. Don't confuse these two .
2006-11-09 02:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
service engine lights mean that there is something wronmg with one of the engine control syestems. in a car older than 96 then it has what is called OBD 1 or on board diagnostics 1 96 and new has OBD2 they are now even comming out with 3 any way if you have a 96 or newer then you can go to like autozone and they will check it for free. some shops do it for free. it can be as simple a a losse gas cap but it will stay on untill you get it shut off with a scanner. obd1 will shut off when it is fixed but that has to be checked at a dealer.
2006-11-09 02:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means exactly what it says. There is no malfunction, it is time to have the scheduled maintenance done on the engine. Depending on the mileage, it may be just an oil and filter change. The more miles the more stuff to service. After the service, reset the light and the next time scheduled maintenance needs to be done it will remind you.
2006-11-09 04:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It trips when ever you have a problem with your fuel/air ratio. Usually a smog control device. It will reset after about 3 cold starts if the problem was temporary. If you take it to an auto parts store, They will put a computer on it and tell you why it tripped. They can also reset it. This is free at Auto Zone,
2006-11-09 02:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by kstfas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This means something in the cars computer system has detected a problem if you take the car to auto zone or a place similar they can check it for free in about five minutes, my car light comes on when i don't put my gas cap on tight enough
2006-11-09 02:28:15 · answer #5 · answered by commitedtoo1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does you service manual say about that light?
2006-11-09 02:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by John S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means the computer has detected a fault with something and you need to have it checked out
2006-11-09 02:22:19 · answer #7 · answered by scottb03gt 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IT MEANS THAT THE OBD SYSTEM HAS DETECTED A MALFUNCTION.IN THE FUEL OR IGNITION MANAGMENT SYSTEM,FAULTY SENSOR,EVAP CONTROLS,IGNITION SYSTEM ETC.
2006-11-09 02:23:47 · answer #8 · answered by mount vernon a 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋