Sully Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 A few weeks ago, my oil change light would stay on for a few minutes after I start the car. I've had this car over 4 years and this is the first time it's done this. It was time for an oil change anyway, so I did that. It's been a couple weeks since the oil change and the light will still stay on for a couple minutes after I start the car. I looked in the Haynes manual to see if there is a way to reset it, but couldn't find anything. So, why is the light staying on for a couple minutes? How do I get it to stop doing that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 GM? Pressure the pedal down 5 times slowly. With the key in the "on" position without the car running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboking15 Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 If its GM, it only needs to be 3 times and how quickly you do it doesnt really matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 If you're talking about your f-body, hold the trip counter down until it flashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 GM? Pressure the pedal down 5 times slowly. With the key in the "on" position without the car running. Only 3 times, and this is the way most GMs are, most new cars are buttons, f-bodys were just one of the oddballs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboking15 Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Only 3 times, and this is the way most GMs are, most new cars are buttons, f-bodys were just one of the oddballs. Didnt know about the f bodies being with the trip reset dial, good to know. have you ever tried the gas pedal trick on an f body to see if they both work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Didnt know about the f bodies being with the trip reset dial, good to know. have you ever tried the gas pedal trick on an f body to see if they both work? Usually I just reset it while my computer is hooked up, but I don't think the gas pedal works on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ta Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Didnt know about the f bodies being with the trip reset dial, good to know. have you ever tried the gas pedal trick on an f body to see if they both work? I used the gas pedal.....three times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Usually I just reset it while my computer is hooked up, but I don't think the gas pedal works on them. I used the gas pedal.....three times. eh maybe it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 So, turn the key to the "on" position and press the gas pedal 3 times? Then what? Just start it? Turn the key back off then start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1qwk767 Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 key on, press pedal 3 times, wait for it to flash, turn key off, and your good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Also when they say press the pedal it is all the way to the floor and all the way up...just FYI. I could see this being a question. Key on - Pedal to floor and up all the way 3 times - light should flash - start car, light should stay on for bulb check then go out with all the rest of the lights. If it stays on alone longer than the rest of the lights, like 30 seconds+ try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 It's done and fixed. Thanks for all the responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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