or does someone with a diagnosis thing have to reset it. It is a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix.
2007-01-18 16:20:02 · 11 answers · asked by car_lover_42020 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
or can i reset it on my own without special tools
2007-01-18 16:24:06 · update #1
the light will reset after the computer checks the system. it will usually take 2 drive cycles, complete warm up from a cold start, and the proper driving conditions being met for the computer to run it's checks and reset the light. if you disconnect the battery, you clear the entire memory. the vehicle may not run or shift correctly for awhile until it goes through a relearn procedure. if the vehicle was repaired correctly, the light will go off. give it a couple of days. i do this for a living and have not cleared a computer in a couple of years. just drive it so the computer runs it's monitor checks and you will be fine. if you disconnect the battery, make sure you have any radio codes and your presets recorded so you can reinstall them.
2007-01-18 16:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
maximum autos sure if the secret's cycle 40 or 50 cases and the pcs do not see the problem, ON BMW you want to reveal it off with the test device. do not disconnect the battery to sparkling the computer, that in reality artwork on some autos on your motor vehicle if might want to reason extra difficulty. If the engine mild is the reason behind an emission difficulty you could bypass to an vehicle zone to study and sparkling it for you. sturdy success! you may do the t-stat yet save and open recommendations that that would want to fix your difficulty. sensors may reason t-stat codes.
2016-11-25 19:44:33 · answer #2 · answered by scheiber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the problem is fixed you can either unplug the battery for at least a half hour to clear the codes, or take it to someone with a code reader to delete it. Most auto part stores will have this tool and do it for free. If you do decide to unplug the battery then remember that it will take a little while during driving for the computer to relearn some of its data. This takes at least fifteen minutes of driving.
2007-01-18 18:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by D.W. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you've made the repair, unplug the battery for about 10-20 minutes, re-attach it and start the car. The computer should've reset. If it goes off and then comes back on, then the problem just isn't fixed.
2007-01-18 16:23:35 · answer #4 · answered by jdm 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The garage has to turn it off. I don't know about a Pontiac but with a Honda you can use your key to turn it off. Call up a garage and have it looked at, if you already did service to it call the dealership and ask how to turn it off.
2007-01-18 16:44:16 · answer #5 · answered by redteggy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go by any Autozone, Advanced Auto Parts, O'Reilly, or any other large parts store and they will clear the code that is causing the light to come on.
2007-01-18 16:46:36 · answer #6 · answered by 96 chevy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The service engine is just a reminder to have it serviced for it's regular maintenance....the "check engine" light is the one to worry about.
Just disconnect the ground on the battery for few minutes an reattach it....it should go away.
2007-01-18 16:29:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
GMs are usually set up to be reset by the mechanic, if your lucky the battery disconnect will fix it.
2007-01-18 16:25:37 · answer #8 · answered by columind99 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no it wont,i own a repair shop,and it has to be turned off by a scanner,,you can take to to any auto zone and they can turn it off for you though,,its something that they do for new and existing customers,,and usually anybody that wants it done,but that's the only way with a scanner,,good luck with it,i hope this help,s.
2007-01-18 16:43:27 · answer #9 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depending on the car sometime the light will go off on it's on and about 80% of the time you have to go to the dealership and have them to turn it off.
2007-01-18 16:29:21 · answer #10 · answered by TEE TEE 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋