Engine light
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Engine light
Okay… don't laugh. this is my second dumb question.
The check engine light just came on. COULD IT have anything to do with the oil needing changed. I see where the "oil life" was at 9%. I just changed the oil.
I read in the book and it says a bunch of things. Fuel change, emission control system, etc.
THANKS FOR ALL HELP!
JCR
The check engine light just came on. COULD IT have anything to do with the oil needing changed. I see where the "oil life" was at 9%. I just changed the oil.
I read in the book and it says a bunch of things. Fuel change, emission control system, etc.
THANKS FOR ALL HELP!
JCR
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Okay… don't laugh. this is my second dumb question.
The check engine light just came on. COULD IT have anything to do with the oil needing changed. I see where the "oil life" was at 9%. I just changed the oil.
I read in the book and it says a bunch of things. Fuel change, emission control system, etc.
THANKS FOR ALL HELP!
JCR
The check engine light just came on. COULD IT have anything to do with the oil needing changed. I see where the "oil life" was at 9%. I just changed the oil.
I read in the book and it says a bunch of things. Fuel change, emission control system, etc.
THANKS FOR ALL HELP!
JCR
Codes: http://www.stengel.net/diccodes.htm
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I don't recall anything specific in the owners manual about it, but my GF's '05 Buick works that way: CEL comes on at 10%.
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If you just changed the oil, you'll now need to reset the percentage of use remaining, back to 100%.
To do this turn on the ignition switch (do not start engine), and then press accelerator to the floor three times. Turn off ignition, then start engine, oil life remaining should now read 100%.
To do this turn on the ignition switch (do not start engine), and then press accelerator to the floor three times. Turn off ignition, then start engine, oil life remaining should now read 100%.
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You can pull the codes to get an idea.
Retreiving & Clearing Codes on a 1997-2004 C5 Corvette - YouTube
Codes: http://www.stengel.net/diccodes.htm
Retreiving & Clearing Codes on a 1997-2004 C5 Corvette - YouTube
Codes: http://www.stengel.net/diccodes.htm
I appreciate it!
JCR
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If you just changed the oil, you'll now need to reset the percentage of use remaining, back to 100%.
To do this turn on the ignition switch (do not start engine), and then press accelerator to the floor three times. Turn off ignition, then start engine, oil life remaining should now read 100%.
To do this turn on the ignition switch (do not start engine), and then press accelerator to the floor three times. Turn off ignition, then start engine, oil life remaining should now read 100%.
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Report back if resetting the oil life monitor does the job of clearing the CEL.
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If you just changed the oil, you'll now need to reset the percentage of use remaining, back to 100%.
To do this turn on the ignition switch (do not start engine), and then press accelerator to the floor three times. Turn off ignition, then start engine, oil life remaining should now read 100%.
To do this turn on the ignition switch (do not start engine), and then press accelerator to the floor three times. Turn off ignition, then start engine, oil life remaining should now read 100%.
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You have the answer for resetting the oil life monitor. Now for the check engine light.....Did you recently fill up with fuel. If yes, it could be your gas cap isn't on tight. The engine light often indicates an emissions problem. A loose cap will trigger the light.
For future reference, if your engine light ever starts flashing, that is a more serious problem and you should shut the engine down and get it looked at.
For future reference, if your engine light ever starts flashing, that is a more serious problem and you should shut the engine down and get it looked at.
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You have the answer for resetting the oil life monitor. Now for the check engine light.....Did you recently fill up with fuel. If yes, it could be your gas cap isn't on tight. The engine light often indicates an emissions problem. A loose cap will trigger the light.
For future reference, if your engine light ever starts flashing, that is a more serious problem and you should shut the engine down and get it looked at.
For future reference, if your engine light ever starts flashing, that is a more serious problem and you should shut the engine down and get it looked at.
As a matter of fact, I did go ahead and fill up with a new tank of fuel. The owners manual said that it could be a fuel issue if I had changed fuels. I did not notice the cap being loose, but about 30 seconds after I began driving… that light went off.
I do appreciate your (and every one's help)
THANKS TO ALL!
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You have the answer for resetting the oil life monitor. Now for the check engine light.....Did you recently fill up with fuel. If yes, it could be your gas cap isn't on tight. The engine light often indicates an emissions problem. A loose cap will trigger the light.
For future reference, if your engine light ever starts flashing, that is a more serious problem and you should shut the engine down and get it looked at.
For future reference, if your engine light ever starts flashing, that is a more serious problem and you should shut the engine down and get it looked at.
