whats the deal?
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Burning Brakes
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whats the deal?
when i start my car..the headlights automatically come on...and i cant turn them off. whats the deal?
also..i changed my oil around 8,000 miles...im at 9,000 miles now and it says change oil soon. whats the deal?
also..i changed my oil around 8,000 miles...im at 9,000 miles now and it says change oil soon. whats the deal?
Racer
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From: Batavia IL
I'm guessing twilight sentinal option is activated and working as commanded. Although, they should go off when light is sensed, unless that sensor is bad. Check you dic options and turn it off, see if that works. How about simple answers first. Was the system reset after the oil change?
Burning Brakes
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That's what I had for awhile, installed the resistor from the gadgetman to take care of it. With the Canadian car, you cannot disable the Twilight sentinel. You can make a resistor and install it, search the forum for instructions if you have a Canadian model.
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To reset oil life monitor, turn the ignition key to the ON position but don't start the car. Press the gas pedal to the floor 3 times in a row and turn the ignition OFF. Presto!
Or you could reset it through the DIC but that's the boring way.
Or you could reset it through the DIC but that's the boring way.
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That would be my guess too. And chances are you did not reset the oil life monitor when you changed the oil.
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You can reset it one of two ways - with the ignition on, engine off, pump the throttle (gas pedal) three times in rapid succession. The other way - again ignition on, engine off.... bring up oil life in the trip function and hit reset.
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If you don't have one, buy an Owners Manual. It has very detailed instructions on how to set many options on lights, alarm, seats, etc.
