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Old 04-18-2007, 07:19 PM
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I just went and got my oil changed, when i went to get it the oil change light wasnt ever on, i just wanted to get it changed.. So after i got it changed, I start it up and the oil change light comes on for a few miles and then goes off... What would cause this?
Old 04-18-2007, 07:59 PM
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The light has to be reset. Most oil change places tend not to do it. Look in your owner's manual, It shows how to reset it. I never bother personally.
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Next time it comes on push the odometer trip reset button and hold it down until the light goes out. If that doesn't stop it there is another method, but holding the trip reset works form me.
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that sensor and sensor wire will go bad often....you can bypass it....considering YOU should know when to change your oil
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With the key in the on position, but with the engine off, push and hold the trip reset button until the oil light blinks or turns off.




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