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Old 06-05-2009, 02:39 PM
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hi , i have service vehicle light on , my car 2001 WS6 M6 , what this means ?
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You need to get a code scanner to go to an Autozone or something and have them scan the code. Then google that code. or go to gearchatter.com and look up the code. That site has troubleshooting steps.
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Originally Posted by HoLLo
You need to get a code scanner to go to an Autozone or something and have them scan the code. Then google that code. or go to gearchatter.com and look up the code. That site has troubleshooting steps.
i scanned the car by diablo predator but no codes !
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i dont think there are autozones in kuwait.....

what does the light say exactly?
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Originally Posted by EchoMirage
i dont think there are autozones in kuwait.....

what does the light say exactly?
when i switch on the car , the light comes on ( Service vehicle )
Old 06-06-2009, 10:10 AM
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Service vehicle is different from service engine soon. This may sound silly but I'd check all the car lamps to make sure they're working, think I remember a DRL or 3rd brake light bulb out can trigger it.
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yeah, its not a motor light. could it be something with the oil change system? im pretty sure my car has an 'oil change' light, but maybe in other years it was 'service vehicle'?
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problem solved . thanks !
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Was it a bulb?
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i changed the alternator and everything is fine now
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Originally Posted by EchoMirage
yeah, its not a motor light. could it be something with the oil change system? im pretty sure my car has an 'oil change' light, but maybe in other years it was 'service vehicle'?
The "Service Vehicle" light is on the tach



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