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Anonymous Posted on Oct 18, 2009

I tried to reset my Oil Chage Light but it will not go off. I turned the ignition to on but did not start the engine and pressed the accelerator 3 times within 5 sec. and the light flashed 5 times. I then started it and the light was still comeing on. Any Ideas?

  • Anonymous Oct 18, 2009

    yes

  • tjoy427 May 11, 2010

    Did you just change oil?

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On the trucks you press it 4 times and hold it down on the 4th time. Keep trying till it resets.

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