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Judith Barrett Posted on Feb 01, 2013
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From what I've seen, That usually means, whoever changed the oil last failed to clear the service light.

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Anonymous

Since service soon lights have been on all
vehicles since 1981, some 32 years,what possible
question could you have !!

Check for codes & google the code, if you want
to know what system in your car has failed

Need a repair shop to resolve

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 10, 2011

SOURCE: when the "service engine soon" light comes,what

that there is something wrong with the cumputer control system you need to have it scaned to find the problem

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 08, 2010

SOURCE: how to reset "service engine soon" light?

Go to your local autoparts store and they can scan it and reset it for free. Get and note the code that they give to you and I can give you the right course of action to repiar it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 27, 2010

SOURCE: service engine soon light just

it has a misfire for sure. Need to have it scanned to find out which cylinder it is then i can tell you the proper diagnostic routine. Autozone scans them for free.

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Jeffrey Turcotte

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  • Posted on Mar 01, 2011

SOURCE: "Service engine soon" light is

Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r5932051-check_engine_light_check. These are generic instructions. If you get stuck or need specific instructions for your car, please get back to me with model, year and engine info.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 03, 2011

SOURCE: "Service engine soon" light is

If your vehicle is pre 1996 you can clear the dtc codes by removing the ecm fuse, or disconecting the negative battery cable for 30 seconds. If your vehicle was made after 1996 you will need to have the codes erased by a shop or person that has a OBD2 scanner with erasable capabilities.

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