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Old May 31, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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i changed my oil and dont know how to change my oil life.. it says 9% left.and i need to reset it back to normal...
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Old May 31, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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This is from memory so it could be off a little.

1. Turn key to "ON" position but do not start the engine.
2. Completely depress accelerator pedal to the floor 4 times.
3. Turn key off, then start engine, should be reset now.

Good Luck.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by tsts
This is from memory so it could be off a little.

1. Turn key to "ON" position but do not start the engine.
2. Completely depress accelerator pedal to the floor 4 times.
3. Turn key off, then start engine, should be reset now.

Good Luck.


It sounds weird, but that is it.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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I believe you only need to hit the peddle three times. And if I'm not mistaken you can reset it by holding the reset button while your oil life is showing on you DIC.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by shakainc
I believe you only need to hit the peddle three times. And if I'm not mistaken you can reset it by holding the reset button while your oil life is showing on you DIC.
You are correct.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Both techniques work
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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The DIC reset does not work on my car. I have tried it plenty of times. The only way that works for me, is the pedal method.
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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The DIC does work but you must do the following. With the key in the ON position (motor not running) press the reset while in the oil change mode and then TURN KEY OFF. Start engine and display will show 100%
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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thanks u guys are awesome!! i would buy a case of beer but i dont know everybody.... =)
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Originally Posted by gorillavet
The DIC does work but you must do the following. With the key in the ON position (motor not running) press the reset while in the oil change mode and then TURN KEY OFF. Start engine and display will show 100%
why would you flood the motor just to reset a monitor????
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Originally Posted by Ikester
why would you flood the motor just to reset a monitor????
Pushing the accelerator w/o the car running does not introduce any fuel into the engine. These are not carburated engines.
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Originally Posted by Z06ufgrad2002
Pushing the accelerator w/o the car running does not introduce any fuel into the engine. These are not carburated engines.
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Originally Posted by gorillavet
The DIC does work but you must do the following. With the key in the ON position (motor not running) press the reset while in the oil change mode and then TURN KEY OFF. Start engine and display will show 100%
It DOES NOT work on some cars. I have tried all the ways and the only one is the pedel method
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[QUOTE=screw991le]It DOES NOT work on some cars.

You are correct, this would only be for 97 to 04 CORVETTES
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[QUOTE=gorillavet]
Originally Posted by screw991le
It DOES NOT work on some cars.

You are correct, this would only be for 97 to 04 CORVETTES
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Originally Posted by Z06ufgrad2002
Pushing the accelerator w/o the car running does not introduce any fuel into the engine. These are not carburated engines.
Oh.... I thought the LS6 Intake was a holly! Thanks for your input, it really added something. You still missed my point of my post, but oh well...
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Originally Posted by Ikester
Oh.... I thought the LS6 Intake was a holly! Thanks for your input, it really added something. You still missed my point of my post, but oh well...
Well, what was the point of your post? If humor, you failed. If serious, pushing the accelerator with the engine off does nothing in the engine compartment on a computer controlled, throttle-by-wire, fuel injected engine. Certainly doesn't flood the engine.
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Originally Posted by idiedtrying
thanks u guys are awesome!! i would buy a case of beer but i dont know everybody.... =)
That's OK. Fedex delivers to my house!
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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LOL.. it worked with the 3 pedals...
thanks again
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cooluhl
That's OK. Fedex delivers to my house!
TP for my bung hole? Love the avitar beavis!!!
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O yea the post, just hold reset works for me too
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