Service Vehicle Soon
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Racer
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From: Marstons Mills MA
Service Vehicle Soon
I am getting this message "Service Engine Soon". I have owned and worked on this car since 1999 and don't recall ever receiving this message before. Anyone know what this generally means?
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From: Arvada Colorado
I am in the same boat. I pulled the codes and got p1637 charging fault. I found a loose wire at the starting solenoid tightened it and the code went away for 2 days but its back. Mine has also been paired with a high voltage from the alternator, have u experienced that?
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Racer
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From: Marstons Mills MA
Service "Vehicle" Soon is the message on the DIC
Thanks for your help! There were no other fault codes! Guess what...this is a early 98 and it does not have active handling! It does have traction control. I have been sporting around with the traction control "off". I have had the vehicle in storage for many months with a battery tender while I was in Florida. This past week I put it up on jack stands and installed a Curt hitch receiver so I can haul our bicycles around. I shall go for a ride tomorrow and put the traction control "on" to see what happens!
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Its part of my startup procedure...I clear that message and Service Tire Monitor every time...of course I haven't had TPMS since the 2nd set of tires either
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From: PNW
"SERVICE VEHICLE SOON: If this message appears
on the DIC, there may be an electrical or another system
problem with your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked
by your dealer if this message keeps appearing."
Like others have said, check for DTCs and go from there. Not sure what the full blown factory Service Manual says about "Service Vehicle Soon".